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DFC 28:Ashley vs Silva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Naaf Naaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Ring looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Naaf Naaf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Ring! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Naaf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naaf.
It looks like Shane Ring has been cut. Ring misses with a body kick. Naaf fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Naaf. Naaf misses with a double jab.
Ring misses with a looping right. Naaf throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A punch combination from Naaf misses. Naaf tries to bum rush Ring with a series of wild strikes but Ring uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Naaf misses with a few strikes there.
Ring dodges the punch combination from Naaf.
Naaf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ring doesn't seem bothered though. Naaf thows a body shot but no joy. Naaf throws a series of punches but Ring avoids them all with ease. Naaf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy left from Ring finds it's target. A lazy left from Ring finds it's target. Naaf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naaf throws a jab when Ring was well out of range. Naaf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ring misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Naaf slips a jab and a cross from Ring.
Ring looks gassed! Naaf throws a series of punches but Ring moves out of range. Ring misses with a two punch combination.
Naaf misses with a wild combination.
Naaf Naaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ring misses with an uppercut. Naaf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Naaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ring counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ring throws a body punch but Naaf moves out of range. Ring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naaf misses with the combination.
Naaf throws a right and a left that both miss. Ring throws a right and a left that both miss. Ring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naaf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ring back to the cage. Naaf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Naaf works over Ring's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naaf looks to land a combination but Ring avoids it well. A jab from Ring misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Ring darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Naaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ring rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Naaf does no damage. Naaf throws a right and a left that both miss. Naaf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ring walks into a stiff left hand from Naaf. Ring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naaf.
Ring throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Naaf counters with a left and a right that stings Ring.
That has opened up Shane Ring's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Naaf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Naaf duly obliges. Naaf fails to land with a series of punches.
Naaf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Shane Ring's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Naaf lands a jab-cross combination. Naaf throws a nice looking combination but Ring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ring has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ring takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ring falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naaf counters with a two punch combo.
Shane Ring's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ring takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naaf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naaf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ring counters with a three punch combo that has Naaf backing up. Naaf nods at Ring to acknowledge the strikes. No joy there for Naaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naaf.
Nice uppercut there from Naaf.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Ring's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Naaf Naaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dangle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Silva! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dangle doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Silva misses the shot to the body. Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silva throws a series of punches but Dangle moves out of range. Dangle tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dangle at a distance.
Dangle fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Dangle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Silva avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Dangle scores a nice knee to the body.
Dangle landing knees to the body.
Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those. Silva looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva takes a knee to the side of the body. Dangle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dangle crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage. Dangle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those. Dangle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dangle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva has had enough of the clinch but Dangle keeps him there for the moment. Dangle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dangle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dangle obliges. Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Dangle won't allow it.
Dangle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dangle obliges. Dangle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dangle with a knee to the head.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangle uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva jumps guard but Dangle stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dangle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dangle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dangle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Dangle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage. Dangle throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva is trying to force a seperation but Dangle has the dominant position. Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Dangle has the dominant position. Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
Silva jumps guard but Dangle stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dangle.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling him. Silva fails to pull guard.
Jim Dangle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Silva. Dangle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dangle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. Silva stalling in the clinch but Dangle improves position. Silva takes a knee to the side of the body. Dangle leaning against his opponent.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dangle blocks an elbow strike. Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those. Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dangle has Silva pushed against the cage. Silva avoids the elbow strike from Dangle, against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown. Dangle with a knee to the head.
Dangle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Dangle keeps him there for the moment. Dangle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body. Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Silva looking to slow down the pace here. Silva working aggressively here.
Dangle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dangle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dangle scores a nice knee to the body.
Dangle scores a nice knee to the body.
Dangle missing with knees to the body.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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. Dangle scores a nice knee to the body.
Dangle keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dangle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dangle landing knees to the head.
Dangle leaning his opponent against the cage. Dangle connects with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Dangle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dangle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Silva misses with a body punch.
Dangle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dangle obliges. Dangle lands a nice shot to the body. Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Dangle won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dangle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dangle obliges. Dangle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Silva taking a breather. Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dangle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dangle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mike Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dangle tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it. Dangle tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a series of punches but Dangle moves out of range. Nice body kick there by Dangle. Dangle shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dangle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dangle has managed to clinch.
Dangle is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dangle down to the mat. Dangle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Dangle moves into the clinch. Dangle lands a nice knee to the body. Dangle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva working hard to break the clinch. Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle won't allow it.
Dangle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dangle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jim Dangle has scored more points in the clinch so far. Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dangle landing knees to the body.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Dangle keeps him there for the moment. Silva is trying to break free. A knee to the head by Dangle.
Knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Dangle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dangle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jim Dangle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Silva. Dangle stalling.
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dangle just stands there and leans against the cage. Dangle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dangle just stands there and leans against the cage. Dangle lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
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. Dangle stalling against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dangle prevents it.
Dangle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dangle has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Silva is trying to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling him. Knees in the clinch landing for Dangle.
Stalling in the clinch from Dangle.
Dangle connects with a knee to the head.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dangle walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Dangle. Dangle fails to land the takedown. Silva throws a hook to the side of Dangle's head but Dangle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silva thuds a left hand into Dangle's body. Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dangle tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dangle connects with an inside leg kick. Dangle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Silva throws a series of punches but Dangle avoids them all with ease. Dangle moves into range and clinches up with Silva. Knees in the clinch landing for Dangle.
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
Dangle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dangle is keeping busy. Dangle connects with a knee to the head.
Dangle tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva is trying to push Dangle away but Dangle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle won't allow it.
Dangle lands a nice knee to the body. Dangle crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage. Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Dangle manages to get underhooks.
Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Dangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Silva has had enough of the clinch but Dangle keeps him there for the moment. Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
Dangle lands a knee to the body.
Dangle prevents the takedown attempt.
Dangle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Knees to the body from Dangle.
A knee to the head by Dangle.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dangle just stands there and leans against the cage. Knees to the body from Dangle.
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva looking to control.
Dangle looking to pass the guard. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dangle gets a clinch. Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Dangle stalling in the clinch.
Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle won't allow it.
Dangle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dangle walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dangle doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Dangle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Silva has closed the distance and engaged Dangle in a clinch.
Dangle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dangle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jim Dangle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Silva. Dangle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Dangle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva working hard to break the clinch. Dangle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dangle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Dangle lands a nice knee to the body. Silva takes an elbow to the forehead. Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dangle is defending well for now. Silva taking a breather. A knee to the head by Dangle.
Dangle working Silva over with knees to the body. Silva trying to stall but Dangle improves his position.
Dangle lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment. A knee to the head by Dangle.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body. Silva is working for takedown but Dangle is calmly controlling the position for now. Silva avoiding damage as Dangle throws knees to the body.
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
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. Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle won't allow it.
Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Dangle landing knees to the body.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body. Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dangle obliges. Dangle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage. Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dangle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dangle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dangle crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva takes an elbow to the temple. Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dangle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Dangle tries to tie him up. Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle won't allow it.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body. Dangle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Come on Dangle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here. Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Dangle unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice glancing elbow lands by Dangle. Dangle tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Dangle gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Dangle working Silva over with knees to the body. Jim Dangle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dangle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva is working for takedown but Dangle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A knee to the head by Dangle.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Dangle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Dangle. Dangle maintains the clinch. Dangle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dangle avoiding damage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Dangle won't allow it.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dangle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mike Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dangle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. Dangle lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Dangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Dangle showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dangle, 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... Jim Dangle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frizzle McPizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Miller (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frizzle McPizzle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Miller! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McPizzle moves into the clinch. Miller tries to circle away but McPizzle has him pinned against the cage. McPizzle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPizzle tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. McPizzle misses with a knee to the head. Miller is trying to break free. Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McPizzle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from McPizzle.
McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
McPizzle tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from McPizzle.
McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
McPizzle misses with a knee to the head. McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. McPizzle lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
McPizzle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. McPizzle tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. Miller is trying to push McPizzle away but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller is trying to break free. McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
McPizzle tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. McPizzle throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPizzle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
McPizzle lands a knee to the body.
McPizzle is breathing heavily. Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
McPizzle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round. McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
McPizzle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but McPizzle has double underhooks. McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but McPizzle has the dominant position. Miller takes a knee to the side of the body. McPizzle tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPizzle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries to circle away but McPizzle has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller tries to break free but McPizzle pushes him back against the cage. McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but McPizzle keeps him there for the moment. A knee to the head by McPizzle.
It looks like Bradley Miller has been cut. Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPizzle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Frizzle McPizzle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bradley Miller's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice jab there from Miller. Miller throws a leg kick and McPizzle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McPizzle has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
McPizzle keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McPizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPizzle tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
McPizzle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McPizzle connects with a knee to the head.
Miller tries to break free but McPizzle pushes him back against the cage. McPizzle crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage. Miller is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from McPizzle.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
McPizzle connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McPizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle with a knee to the head.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
McPizzle lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. McPizzle misses with a knee strike.
McPizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
McPizzle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. McPizzle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miller is trying to force a seperation but McPizzle has the dominant position. Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Miller avoiding damage as McPizzle throws knees to the body.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from McPizzle.
McPizzle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPizzle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPizzle throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPizzle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. McPizzle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. Miller can't break the clinch.
McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. McPizzle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. McPizzle misses with a knee to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McPizzle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller avoiding damage as McPizzle throws knees to the body.
McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Frizzle McPizzle dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bradley Miller's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McPizzle is looking to clinch. Miller throws a lazy head kick and McPizzle counters with a leg kick. Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but McPizzle ducks down to avoid it. Miller throws a push kick but McPizzle slaps the foot to one side. Miller looks to land a combination but McPizzle avoids it well. McPizzle tries to clinch up. Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPizzle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McPizzle lands a knee to the head.
McPizzle trying to land knees to the body.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
McPizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
McPizzle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McPizzle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McPizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McPizzle misses with a knee to the head. McPizzle misses with a knee strike.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but McPizzle has double underhooks. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but McPizzle has double underhooks. Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but McPizzle has double underhooks. Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Miller is trying to break the clinch but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
McPizzle tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
McPizzle misses with a knee to the head. McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. McPizzle lands a knee to the head.
McPizzle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch. Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from McPizzle.
Knees to the body from McPizzle.
McPizzle misses with a knee strike.
McPizzle tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
McPizzle lands a knee to the body.
McPizzle with a knee to the head.
McPizzle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. McPizzle missing with knees to the body.
McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. McPizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
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. Miller can't break the clinch.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from McPizzle.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McPizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
McPizzle misses with a knee strike.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McPizzle has him pressed against the cage. McPizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McPizzle lands a good knee to the midsection. Miller won't want to take too many of those. Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. Bradley Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frizzle McPizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Frizzle McPizzle showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McPizzle, 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... Frizzle McPizzle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Silva (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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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny OLeary! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Silva! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. OLeary pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch. OLeary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage. OLeary tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee calls for OLeary to work.
OLeary breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination. Silva throws a right and a left that OLeary avoids nicely. OLeary shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but OLeary keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny OLeary. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing. Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OLeary moves into the clinch successfully.
OLeary taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OLeary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. Silva is trying to break free. OLeary with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. OLeary manages to break the clinch.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OLeary moves away. Silva clinches up against the cage. OLeary misses with an elbow strike.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Silva avoiding damage as OLeary throws knees to the body.
Silva is trying to break free. OLeary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now. OLeary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage. Silva is trying to break the clinch but OLeary has him pressed against the cage. OLeary tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but OLeary is controlling him. OLeary is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. OLeary breaks the clinch.
Silva swinging wildly here.
OLeary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OLeary gets slowly back to his feet. OLeary has a takedown stuffed. Jay Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OLeary tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch. OLeary tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva wants to break free but OLeary has control.
OLeary jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. OLeary gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. OLeary doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva closes the distance and clinches. Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OLeary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OLeary.
OLeary tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance. Silva misses with a combination
and OLeary counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OLeary tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually OLeary drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. OLeary has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but OLeary manages to get the takedown into half guard. Silva is trying to maintain the position but OLeary is very close to passing his half guard. OLeary wants to get back to his feet.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
OLeary is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now. OLeary controlling the action here. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Silva is staying active underneath OLeary, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny OLeary wasn't doing enough on the ground. Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Silva can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on OLeary - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
OLeary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OLeary shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but OLeary finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Silva pushes OLeary off looking to stand but OLeary dives back in and keeps control.
OLeary is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet! And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Silva will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OLeary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely. Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Silva throws a series of strikes that have OLeary backpedaling.
OLeary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny OLeary. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva throws a body punch but OLeary moves out of range. OLeary instigates a clinch. OLeary jumps guard but Silva stands there with OLeary around his waist. OLeary gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OLeary looking for a takedown. Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. OLeary prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva has had enough of the clinch but OLeary keeps him there for the moment. OLeary drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
OLeary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. OLeary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage. OLeary pulls Silva into guard.
OLeary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Silva drops back looking for a leg! OLeary is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OLeary manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into OLeary's guard. Silva wants to stand but OLeary has a closed guard, so he can't escape. OLeary pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva misses with a takedown attempt and OLeary counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OLeary. OLeary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
OLeary moves into range and clinches up with Silva. OLeary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position. OLeary wriggles free and stands up. OLeary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OLeary off to one side. Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Silva has had enough of the clinch but OLeary keeps him there for the moment. OLeary is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks. OLeary trying to land knees to the body.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but OLeary won't allow it.
OLeary fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Silva misses with a punch to the body.
OLeary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Danny OLeary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OLeary closes the distance and clinches. Silva is trying to stall.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but OLeary has him pressed against the cage. OLeary jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. OLeary gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Silva clinches up with OLeary and pushes him back against the cage. OLeary putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut. Silva wants to stall.
Silva tries for a takedown but OLeary manages to get underhooks.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OLeary clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. OLeary looks to throw an elbow but misses. OLeary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. OLeary scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Silva has hold of OLeary's hands but OLeary slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily. Silva trying to control here.
OLeary working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. OLeary not doing much here.
OLeary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva is controlling OLeary's trapped leg to prevent OLeary from advancing to side control. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny OLeary dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
OLeary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OLeary gets slowly back to his feet. Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OLeary shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily. Silva misses with a double jab
and OLeary counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that. OLeary stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. OLeary throws a big right hand that misses. OLeary looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Silva throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. OLeary wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it. Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. OLeary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OLeary tries to get out of the position. Silva scoring with some ground and pound. Silva wants to control from the top but OLeary keeps moving. Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OLeary's guard. OLeary wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst OLeary controls his leg. Silva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for OLeary to stand up. Silva throws a right hand that OLeary ducks under and follows up with a left that OLeary also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. OLeary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OLeary takes the fight into the clinch. Silva is pushing OLeary up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. OLeary manages to break the clinch.
OLeary has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. OLeary fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny OLeary. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva is looking to control OLeary's arms but OLeary gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage. Silva can't break the clinch.
OLeary jumps guard but Silva stands there with OLeary around his waist. OLeary gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. OLeary tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jay Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Silva tries a body shot but OLeary blocks it.
Silva trying to stall but OLeary improves his position.
OLeary tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. OLeary manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch. OLeary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OLeary. OLeary fails with a takedown attempt. OLeary moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
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. The fight moves into the clinch position. OLeary manages to break the clinch.
Silva has managed to clinch.
OLeary drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from OLeary.
OLeary keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. OLeary tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it. Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OLeary has him pressed against the cage. Silva looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for OLeary.
Silva looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Jay Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Silva 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jay Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lucas Emelianenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Emelianenko ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Shaw! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt. Emelianenko stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shaw keeps the fight on the outside. Shaw has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Shaw pushes him off. Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Shaw fails to pull guard.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage. Lucas Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Shaw. Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body. Shaw looks gassed! A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
It looks like Eric Shaw has been cut. 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! Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Shaw goes down! Emelianenko pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Shaw is rocked! Emelianenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him? Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko . Shaw seems to have recovered his senses. Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Emelianenko gets a clinch. Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body. Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaw won't want to take too many of those. Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Emelianenko slowing the pace effectively. Emelianenko landing knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Knees to the body from Emelianenko .
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
A short right from Emelianenko . Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Shaw's ribcage. Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emelianenko is keeping busy. Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shaw wants to stall.
Emelianenko prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaw's face.
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaw. Shaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Emelianenko walks away with a smile on his face. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center. Shaw moves into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him. Emelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head. Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage. Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
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. Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shaw avoids it. Shaw tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaw is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Shaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaw wants to stall.
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaw's face.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko . And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Emelianenko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Eric Shaw's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianenko wants to clinch. Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance. Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage. A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Shaw's ribcage. Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shaw is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Emelianenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Lucas Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Shaw. Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Emelianenko stalling in the clinch.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Emelianenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaw backwards. Shaw tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position. Shaw can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucas Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Shaw is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Emelianenko stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position. Emelianenko lands a body punch. Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage. A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaw has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage. Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw is trying to break free. Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Shaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Emelianenko .
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko .
A right hand to the body from Emelianenko .
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body. Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Shaw working hard to break the clinch. Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaw is trying to break free. Emelianenko has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Emelianenko looking to slow down the pace here. Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shaw jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Emelianenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Shaw tries to pull guard but Emelianenko won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Emelianenko keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shaw is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Shaw can't break the clinch.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Shaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns Shaw into the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Emelianenko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Eric Shaw's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away. Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Shaw keeps the fight on the outside. The fight moves into the clinch position. Shaw throws an elbow that misses.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him. Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko stalling the fight.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Emelianenko leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch. Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shaw tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage. Emelianenko keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko stalling against the cage.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shaw blocks it with crossed arms. Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment. Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Shaw tries to work over Emelianenko 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lucas Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Shaw. Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle. Shaw looking to slow down the pace here. Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Shaw takes an elbow to the temple. Emelianenko is trying to stall.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
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. Shaw jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw trying to stall but Emelianenko improves his position.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Emelianenko working Shaw over with knees to the body. Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here. Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaw won't want to take too many of those. Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Shaw keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko moves into the clinch. Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaw throws a head punch that misses. Shaw can't break the clinch.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage. Emelianenko taking a breather. Knees in the clinch landing for Emelianenko .
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Shaw blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
Shaw looking to stall.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Emelianenko is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emelianenko down to the mat. Emelianenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaw paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lucas Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw trying to stall but Emelianenko improves his position.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Emelianenko as Shaw tries to tie him up. Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment. Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Shaw fails to pull guard.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head. Eric Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shaw is working for takedown but Emelianenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucas Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Emelianenko 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 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Emelianenko !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thanawat Kanokvichitra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameer Hamadoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanokvichitra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tatakai. Thanawat Kanokvichitra had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thanawat Kanokvichitra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sameer Hamadoui! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kanokvichitra clinches. Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamadoui avoids it. Hamadoui misses with a knee strike.
Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks with his arms.
Kanokvichitra effectively controlling the action here. Kanokvichitra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kanokvichitra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamadoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kanokvichitra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamadoui avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanokvichitra. Kanokvichitra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadoui.
Hamadoui has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanokvichitra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kanokvichitra lands a good knee to the midsection. Hamadoui won't want to take too many of those. Kanokvichitra is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hamadoui is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kanokvichitra to the mat. Kanokvichitra regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kanokvichitra 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. Hamadoui decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kanokvichitra, up you get! Kanokvichitra clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. A hook to the body from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra missing with knees to the body.
Hamadoui avoiding damage as Kanokvichitra throws knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hamadoui's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanokvichitra.
Hamadoui looks gassed! Hamadoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra tries a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks it.
Kanokvichitra has Hamadoui pushed against the cage. Kanokvichitra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanokvichitra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hamadoui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kanokvichitra obliges. Kanokvichitra tries a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks it.
Kanokvichitra crunches a lovely knee into Hamadoui's ribcage. The referee is keeping an eye on Kanokvichitra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hamadoui managing to block the knees to the body from Kanokvichitra.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kanokvichitra lands an elbow inside that Hamadoui shrugs off. Kanokvichitra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamadoui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanokvichitra lands a nice shot to the body. Kanokvichitra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamadoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamadoui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanokvichitra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kanokvichitra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamadoui up against the cage. Hamadoui takes an elbow to the forehead. Kanokvichitra landing knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra tries a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks it.
Kanokvichitra slowing the pace effectively. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kanokvichitra obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks with his arms.
Kanokvichitra throws an elbow that misses.
Kanokvichitra landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamadoui takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kanokvichitra trying to land knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamadoui or not. Hamadoui avoiding damage as Kanokvichitra throws knees to the body.
Hamadoui takes a knee to the side of the body. Kanokvichitra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kanokvichitra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadoui.
Hamadoui drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui. Kanokvichitra lands an elbow inside that Hamadoui shrugs off. Kanokvichitra stops a takedown attempt from Hamadoui.
Kanokvichitra misses with the head strike.
Hamadoui dodges an elbow strike from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kanokvichitra obliges. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kanokvichitra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hamadoui's brow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kanokvichitra. Hamadoui is working for takedown but Kanokvichitra is calmly controlling the position for now. Kanokvichitra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanokvichitra working Hamadoui over with knees to the body. Kanokvichitra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hamadoui takes an elbow to the forehead. Hamadoui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanokvichitra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kanokvichitra trying to land knees to the body.
Hamadoui pushes off an throws an elbow but Kanokvichitra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kanokvichitra lands an elbow just above Hamadoui 's eye. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kanokvichitra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanokvichitra looking to slow down the pace here. Hamadoui tries for a takedown. No joy.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanokvichitra moves into the clinch. Hamadoui takes an elbow to the forehead. Kanokvichitra crunches a lovely knee into Hamadoui's ribcage. Kanokvichitra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadoui is defending well for now. Kanokvichitra lands a damaging elbow. Hamadoui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanokvichitra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kanokvichitra throws an elbow that misses.
Hamadoui has hold of one of Kanokvichitra's legs. Kanokvichitra is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamadoui gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kanokvichitra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamadoui manages to get himself to full guard.
Kanokvichitra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hamadoui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hamadoui has escaped and now he's on top! Hamadoui has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kanokvichitra is proving hard to escape from. Hamadoui is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanokvichitra wants to stand but Hamadoui is controlling the position. Kanokvichitra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kanokvichitra decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Hamadoui doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kanokvichitra moves into the clinch. Kanokvichitra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamadoui avoids the damage to the body. Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamadoui avoids it. Hamadoui takes an elbow to the forehead. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kanokvichitra lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kanokvichitra throws an elbow but it misses.
Hamadoui tries to throw a body punch but Kanokvichitra avoids it by throwing Hamadoui back against the cage. Kanokvichitra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hamadoui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kanokvichitra lands an elbow just above Hamadoui 's eye. Hamadoui drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kanokvichitra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui. Kanokvichitra lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kanokvichitra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kanokvichitra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadoui.
Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamadoui avoids it. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kanokvichitra.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanokvichitra blocks an uppercut.
Kanokvichitra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamadoui is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kanokvichitra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kanokvichitra looking to throw knees to the head but Hamadoui is blocking nicely.
Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamadoui avoiding damage as Kanokvichitra throws knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hamadoui is defending well for now. Kanokvichitra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanokvichitra gets underhooks to prevent Hamadoui's takedown attempt.
Hamadoui managing to block the knees to the body from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hamadoui's face.
Kanokvichitra connects with a knee to the head.
Kanokvichitra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hamadoui wants a takedown.
Kanokvichitra stalling in the clinch but Hamadoui improves position. Hamadoui scores with a shot to the side of Kanokvichitra's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A short body shot lands from Kanokvichitra as the two fighters clinch.
Kanokvichitra works on Hamadoui's body with a couple of short punches. Kanokvichitra looking to stall.
Kanokvichitra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamadoui blocks it with crossed arms. Kanokvichitra misses with an elbow strike.
Hamadoui tries to break free but Kanokvichitra pushes him back against the cage. Hamadoui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamadoui avoids it. Knees to the body from Kanokvichitra.
Hamadoui is trying to force a seperation but Kanokvichitra has the dominant position. Hamadoui is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kanokvichitra trying to land knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hamadoui avoids it. Hamadoui avoiding damage as Kanokvichitra throws knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanokvichitra trying to land knees to the body.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hamadoui doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kanokvichitra counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamadoui thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hamadoui misses with a takedown and Kanokvichitra counters with a head kick. Hamadoui doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kanokvichitra counters with an outside leg kick.
Thanawat Kanokvichitra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameer Hamadoui. Hamadoui tries to keep at a distance but Kanokvichitra has taken the fight into the clinch. Kanokvichitra gets through Hamadoui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kanokvichitra using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamadoui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamadoui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kanokvichitra lands an elbow that stopped Hamadoui in his tracks for a moment. Kanokvichitra lands an elbow that stopped Hamadoui in his tracks for a moment. Kanokvichitra with a knee to the head.
Hamadoui avoiding damage as Kanokvichitra throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanokvichitra slowing the pace effectively. Kanokvichitra lands a nice elbow. Kanokvichitra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kanokvichitra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamadoui's defenses. Hamadoui looking to throw knees to the head but Kanokvichitra is blocking nicely.
Kanokvichitra pressing his opponent against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kanokvichitra obliges. Kanokvichitra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanokvichitra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kanokvichitra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamadoui.
Kanokvichitra tries a knee to the head but Hamadoui blocks it.
Kanokvichitra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kanokvichitra misses with an elbow strike.
Kanokvichitra lands a knee to the body.
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. Kanokvichitra tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamadoui avoids the damage to the body. Hamadoui is struggling to control the position. Kanokvichitra trying to land knees to the body.
Kanokvichitra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamadoui is keeping busy. Kanokvichitra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamadoui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanokvichitra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kanokvichitra wants to stall.
Maybe Kanokvichitra would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Hamadoui lands a takedown into guard.
Hamadoui won't allow Kanokvichitra to sweep him here. Hamadoui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hamadoui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kanokvichitra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamadoui is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamadoui wants to pass the guard but Kanokvichitra is keeping the position. Kanokvichitra trying to control the position.
Hamadoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanokvichitra swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kanokvichitra is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Knees to the body from Kanokvichitra.
Kanokvichitra avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kanokvichitra. Sameer Hamadoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kanokvichitra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanokvichitra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kanokvichitra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamadoui's defenses. Kanokvichitra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanokvichitra lands an elbow that stopped Hamadoui in his tracks for a moment. Come on Kanokvichitra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kanokvichitra throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamadoui. Thanawat Kanokvichitra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kanokvichitra trying to land knees to the body.
Hamadoui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hamadoui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kanokvichitra pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Thanawat Kanokvichitra showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kanokvichitra, 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... Thanawat Kanokvichitra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Buttman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guto Culpado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttman's entrance music is Sack Lunch. A fine choice. Guto Culpado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pat Buttman's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Buttman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Guto Culpado! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buttman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buttman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Culpado throws out a powerful jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Culpado. Buttman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Culpado. Culpado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Culpado tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Buttman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Culpado is rocked! Buttman cracks Culpado on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Culpado falls backwards against the cage. Buttman follows up with more strikes that drop Culpado to his knees. Buttman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Culpado! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Buttman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bieber comes into the arena with Baby blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: Here comes boom. Hawaiian Hart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Bieber's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bieber! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Hart! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bieber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick. That kick from Bieber tenderised Hart's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on. Bieber lands with a straight right. Hart didn't see that one coming. Bieber tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bieber. Hart shrugs it off though. Bieber looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bieber postures up and lands a big shot to Hart's brow. Bieber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bieber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bieber slips nicely into half guard. Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bieber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bieber winds up and cracks Hart with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Bieber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bieber 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. Bieber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bieber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bieber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bieber lands with a punch from half guard.
It looks like Hawaiian Hart has been cut. Hart looks gassed! Bieber drops an elbow to the side of Hart's head. 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. Bieber connects with a nice short shot to Hart's temple. Bieber scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bieber working over Hart with some ground and pound. Hart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Bieber has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hart defend it? Bieber steps over the head and cranks it - Hart is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bieber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Bieber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickson Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jucifer's--"Amplifier". Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Mask! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dickson Yamada! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yamada throws a low kick but Mask moves out of range easily. Tiger Mask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mask misses with a body shot
and Yamada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mask! Mask is trying to escape the mount.
Yamada throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mask because Yamada loaded up on that one. Mask regains half guard. Mask tries to roll over but Yamada keeps him under control. Mask moves into full guard.
Yamada with a flurry of punches that miss. Yamada postures up in Mask's guard and throws a big left but Mask blocks it. Mask wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mask keeping moving, preventing Yamada from controlling successfully. Yamada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mask 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Yamada throws a big right hand that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mask is on top in guard.
Mask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Yamada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mask gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Yamada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mask gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Yamada is looking for a triangle but Mask pushes his legs off easily.
Mask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Yamada keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mask pushes down on Yamada's leg and manages to get into half guard. Mask is looking for a kimura but Yamada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mask to get the leverage. Mask works his foot free and advances to mount. Mask has hold of Yamada's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yamada manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yamada is working to get back to half guard.
Mask controlling the pace for now. Mask working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Yamada turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mask off and cradles Yamada's limp body as Mask celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tiger Mask!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bob Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley comes into the arena with War Music by Farhan Khan blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Bob Silva! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ashley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ashley misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick. Silva defending well as Ashley loads up on a big left hand. Ashley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva misses with a hook to the body
letting Ashley counter with a right hand. Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ashley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Winston Ashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob Silva. Ashley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Ashley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashley. Silva has his takedown stuffed and Ashley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Winston Ashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ashley moves out of range easily. Silva ducks under a wild hook from Ashley. Winston Ashley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Silva misses with a shot to the body and Ashley counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ashley scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ashley throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ashley throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. Silva slips under a jab. Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ashley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ashley getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ashley misses with a left hand letting Silva counter with a right hand. Silva moves out of range as Ashley strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Silva is predictable there and Ashley counters with a stiff right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ashley. Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ashley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Silva walks into a straight right hand from Ashley. Nice shot lands for Ashley. Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ashley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva. Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ashley looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well. Silva slips a straight right by Ashley. Nice uppercut there from Ashley. Ashley scores with a nice strike. Ashley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ashley throws a right hand that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand. Silva throws a leg kick and Ashley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A low kick from Silva misses and Ashley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ashley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ashley lands with a nice body punch. Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashley's calf. Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ashley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A shot to the body from Silva misses and Ashley counters with a stiff right hand. A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ashley misses with a straight right. Ashley swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ashley is lucky that one didn't land flush. Ashley misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Ashley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva misses with a body kick. Ashley misses with a looping left. Ashley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ashley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ashley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ashley throws a jab when Silva was well out of range. Silva blocks a jab. A leg kick checked by Ashley. Ashley throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it. Ashley throws a hook but Silva blocks it. Ashley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Silva misses with a leg kick and Ashley counters with a stiff right hand. Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ashley.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ashley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control. Ashley defending against the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ashley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ashley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. Ashley tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. Silva controlling the action here. Ashley tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ashley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. Silva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ashley is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Bob Silva! Jim Bob Silva is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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