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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donte Demirro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Mann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donte Demirro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Mann!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Demirro is in Mann's guard.
Demirro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mann manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Demirro 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.
Demirro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Demirro is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demirro has Mann pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Demirro looking for a guillotine here but Mann defends easily.
Demirro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Demirro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mann!
Demirro is trying to get back to half guard.
Demirro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mann's best efforts.
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.
Demirro is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirro avoid being mounted?
Demirro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mann seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Demirro actively working from the bottom here.
Demirro wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirro actively working from the bottom here.
Demirro is trying to control but can't.
Demirro wants to control but Mann passes into side.
Demirro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mann working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Demirro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mann is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Demirro tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Demirro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mann prevents Demirro from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirro tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
Demirro is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donte Demirro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demirro dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Demirro scores with a takedown into Mann's guard.
Demirro prevents Mann from getting back to his feet.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Demirro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.
Demirro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirro is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mann throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Demirro's body to avoid the submission. Demirro has instead reached around Mann's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Demirro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donte Demirro!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Armand Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakin Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anakin Alkofer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armand Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anakin Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkofer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Alkofer getting side control.
Henderson is doing well to control the position and prevent Alkofer from advancing to side control.
Alkofer seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Alkofer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alkofer wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alkofer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Alkofer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson seems keen to control Alkofer's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Alkofer defends easily.
Alkofer drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Alkofer off! Alkofer jumps back into Henderson's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alkofer wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Alkofer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alkofer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alkofer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alkofer looks gassed!
Alkofer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alkofer's guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
Alkofer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Alkofer keeps moving.
Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alkofer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alkofer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson stays in close to Alkofer's body and controls the position.
Henderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alkofer is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henderson trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henderson stacks Alkofer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henderson!
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Alkofer is defending well.
Henderson trying to control the action but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer pushes Henderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Henderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Henderson lands an elbow.
Henderson working the body and head with strikes.
Henderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Alkofer wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
Check out the look on Henderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Henderson wants to control but Alkofer is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson happy to just control the position for now.
Alkofer is not content to let Henderson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Armand Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alkofer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Alkofer is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson is pushing down on Alkofer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alkofer is fighting to maintain full guard but Henderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henderson trying to control the action but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
Alkofer actively working from the bottom here.
Alkofer tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Alkofer is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
Alkofer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Alkofer's head.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alkofer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson controlling the pace.
Alkofer actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson working over Alkofer with some ground and pound. Alkofer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Henderson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Henderson duly obliges.
Henderson wants to land a leg kick but Alkofer is out of range.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson pulls guard successfully.
Alkofer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alkofer has Henderson in his guard.
Henderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alkofer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to control but Alkofer is keeping him busy.
Alkofer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Alkofer is in trouble now - Henderson has advanced to mount!
Alkofer is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alkofer regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Alkofer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alkofer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderson prevents Alkofer from getting the reversal.
Alkofer is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Henderson with shots to the head and body - Alkofer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alkofer is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
Alkofer is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Alkofer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henderson.
Henderson working Alkofer over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Henderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Henderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alkofer rushes Henderson and presses him up against the ropes.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson manages to pull guard.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alkofer drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Alkofer off! Alkofer jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Alkofer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkofer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alkofer manages to get himself to full guard.
Alkofer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henderson passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henderson is controlling him well.
Henderson happy to just control the position for now.
Alkofer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Henderson takes a little break here. Alkofer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alkofer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Henderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Henderson takes a little break here. Alkofer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Henderson tries for a kimura but Alkofer is defending well.
Alkofer wants to get back to his feet but Henderson drags him back down.
Alkofer tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
The referee asks Henderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alkofer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents Alkofer from escaping the position.
Henderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Henderson throws a hook but Alkofer avoids it easily.
Henderson clinches.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Alkofer shrugs off.
Henderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alkofer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alkofer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henderson's guard. Nice work there by Alkofer.
Henderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alkofer has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alkofer's guard.
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alkofer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Alkofer's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is looking for a triangle here but Henderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anakin Alkofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson decides to stand back up. Henderson steps back and let's Alkofer get back to his feet.
Armand Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Alkofer has hold of one of Henderson's legs. Henderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Alkofer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkofer throws and elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alkofer's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alkofer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henderson landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson 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 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Darude - Sandstorm . Ike Turner is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Walker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walker working away.
Walker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Turner to his feet.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Walker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Turner.
Turner is trying to stand.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walker.
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.
Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Turner is trying to stand.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Walker wants to stand but Turner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Walker is looking to stall here but Turner recovers full guard.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Walker passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Turner controlling the position for now.
Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
Walker is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker stands up out of the half guard.
Walker moves to clinch but Turner breaks away
and Turner counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker shoots in but Turner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker avoids the head kick by Turner.
Jab by Turner.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Walker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turner really felt that one!
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Walker misses
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Ike Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Walker misses
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner throws a one two combo.
Derek Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Walker
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Turner lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker is rocked!
Turner circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Walker to the canvas! Walker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Turner keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Turner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Hari.
Hari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaka throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hari to counter with a crisp jab.
Hari connects with a high kick.
Kaka misses with a few strikes there.
Kaka scores with a hook.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
Hari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hari counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Japa Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaka scores with a leg kick.
Kaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hari manages to avoid it.
Kaka misses with a hook
and Hari counters with a leg kick.
Hari looks to land a left hand but Kaka moved out of range nicely.
Kaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hari throws a leg kick but Kaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaka throws a body punch but Hari moves out of range.
Hari scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Hari misses.
Hari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hari throws a series of punches but Kaka avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaka.
Kaka misses with an uppercut
and Hari counters with a big head kick but Kaka shrugs it off.
Kaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hari counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaka looks gassed!
Kaka misses with a few strikes there.
Hari cracks Kaka with a good jab.
Hari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Hari lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kaka goes down and covers up as Hari starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Badr Hari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Starsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28
300 lbs
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24
300 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Punchy McPunches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Starsmore!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPunches shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McPunches missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McPunches working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McPunches throwing shots but Starsmore is blocking nicely.
McPunches looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starsmore taking some punishment here, with McPunches in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPunches wants to control but Starsmore is keeping him busy.
McPunches looks to land a strike but Starsmore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McPunches won't allow Starsmore to sweep him here.
McPunches with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunches throwing strikes but missing.
McPunches engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McPunches thows a big elbow that misses.
McPunches lands a couple of elbows.
McPunches throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starsmore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPunches postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunches throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starsmore looking to control.
McPunches is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McPunches advances to half guard.
McPunches working Starsmore over with strikes.
McPunches 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.
Starsmore tries to roll over but McPunches keeps him under control.
McPunches looks to land a strike but Starsmore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McPunches makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunches scoring with punches to the head and body.
McPunches is in close to Starsmore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPunches working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McPunches trying to control the position from guard on top but Starsmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPunches throws a big right hand that misses.
McPunches is in close to Starsmore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPunches scoring with punches to the head and body.
Starsmore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McPunches with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starsmore wants to control the position but McPunches says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McPunches looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starsmore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starsmore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPunches is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McPunches throws a strike but Starsmore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McPunches throwing strikes from guard but Starsmore blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPunches scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy McPunches dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McPunches has his takedown stuffed
letting Starsmore counter with a right hand.
McPunches throws a hook but Starsmore avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as McPunches blocks the low kick.
McPunches doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Starsmore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Starsmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Starsmore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Starsmore trying to control the position from guard on top but McPunches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jon Starsmore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Starsmore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Starsmore prevents McPunches from escaping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunches is not content to let Starsmore control the position.
McPunches wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McPunches trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPunches falls off balance throwing a combination
so Starsmore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Starsmore trying to control but McPunches is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McPunches wants to stand and escape but Starsmore is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McPunches doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Starsmore counters with a nice double leg into side control. McPunches won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy McPunches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starsmore trying to control the action but McPunches is working from the bottom.
McPunches pushes Starsmore away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Starsmore gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Starsmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McPunches with a lazy takedown attempt
and Starsmore counters by moving into the clinch.
Starsmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McPunches misses with a takedown
and Starsmore counters with a single leg into guard. McPunches didn't expect that.
Starsmore stays in close to McPunches's body and controls the position.
Starsmore prevents McPunches from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McPunches with a lazy takedown attempt
so Starsmore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy McPunches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starsmore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starsmore trying to control the position from guard on top but McPunches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starsmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Punchy McPunches wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McPunches shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Starsmore counters with a leg kick.
Starsmore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McPunches keeping moving, preventing Starsmore from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McPunches wants to stand but Starsmore is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Starsmore motions for McPunches to come forward. Starsmore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McPunches misses with a combination
and Starsmore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Starsmore.
Starsmore trying to move into half guard but instead McPunches has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunches throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starsmore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starsmore trying to control the position.
Starsmore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McPunches defends well.
Starsmore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPunches accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPunches looking to pass the guard.
That's four 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.
Starsmore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McPunches stacks Starsmore on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McPunches!
Starsmore tries to buck McPunches off but McPunches is having none of it.
McPunches with the ground and pound but Starsmore regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McPunches missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McPunches not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Starsmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starsmore 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 27:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Starsmore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
140 lbs
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28
146 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davis Black!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Black throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Black is trying to improve his position.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Black is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Black trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Black throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Black's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Black is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffson Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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24
183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Santana counters with a nice body shot.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Santana looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santana counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santana misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Santana scores with a four punch combination!
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Santana swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santana is rocked!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Santana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Santana is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Santana seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva rushes Santana and presses him up against the ropes.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santana slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to bum rush Santana with a series of wild strikes but Santana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santana throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
It looks like Douglas Santana has been cut.
Santana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a huge left! Santana is in big trouble! He's backing up but Silva isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Santana from any more damage. A dominating finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malu Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the ring accompanied by DMX Intro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
213 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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24
213 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malu Munoz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz throws a combination that misses
letting Liddell counter with a right hand.
Munoz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by Munoz misses
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Munoz swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
Nice jab there from Liddell.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell looks to throw the jab but Munoz is out of range.
Munoz throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddell drops Munoz with a beautiful combination! Munoz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liddell is looking for the KO!
Munoz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell cracks Munoz with a left hook right on the temple and Munoz goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Liddell lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Munoz is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Liddell!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the ring accompanied by Step into a world - KRS One. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
155 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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23
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Rugg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugg checks the leg kick.
Matt Rugg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugg tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rugg looks to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rugg's knee momentarily.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rugg tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rugg throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Rugg blocks the body kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Rugg checks it.
Rugg tries to clinch up
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rugg eats them both and turns towards Nelson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rugg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
Rugg moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a head kick. That will keep Rugg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugg throws a body kick the misses
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rugg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rugg looks to clinch
and Nelson counters with a thumping low kick.
Rugg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Rugg throws a body kick that misses.
Rugg tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a head kick. That will keep Rugg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rugg throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Rugg closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
Rugg looks to clinch
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rugg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rugg cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rugg darts in trying to clinch
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugg tries to clinch up
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab from Nelson.
Rugg moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Rugg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Rugg was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Rugg looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
A low kick from Rugg is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Rugg shrugs it off though.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Rugg's side.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rugg at a distance.
Rugg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nelson jabs Rugg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rugg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson lands a head kick. Rugg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rugg's sensitive parts.
Rugg looks to clinch
and Nelson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson thumps Rugg with a low kick.
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rugg avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Rugg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Rugg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rugg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rugg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
Rugg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rugg is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rugg's calf.
Rugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rugg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rugg seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rugg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rugg moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Rugg was not able to check.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rugg darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rugg is out of range.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Rugg moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rugg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rugg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rugg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rugg. That did some damage!
Rugg tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rugg can do to turn this around?
Nelson cracks Rugg with an open hand slap.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Rugg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rugg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson cracks the inside of Rugg's front leg.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rugg's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rugg's calf.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rugg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nelson has got the better of the exchanges.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson cracks the inside of Rugg's front leg.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Rugg's front leg but catches the back leg as Rugg tries to avoid it.
Nelson cracks Rugg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Nelson catches Rugg right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugg blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Rugg tries to clinch
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson scores with a head kick. Rugg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rugg should have avoided that one.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rugg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rugg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nelson.
Kimbo Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rugg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rugg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nelson.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson cracks the inside of Rugg's front leg.
Rugg needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Rugg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Nelson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matt Rugg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rugg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rugg's sensitive parts.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Rugg's leg. Rugg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rugg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Nelson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nelson scores with a jab. Rugg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that second round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nelson lands with a kick to the temple. Rugg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rugg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rugg throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Rugg counters with a head kick.
Nelson cracks the inside of Rugg's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Rugg's head back.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Rugg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Rugg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson keeps Rugg at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugg throws a lazy head kick
and Nelson counters with a thumping low kick.
Rugg throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rugg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Rugg's head back.
Rugg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rugg tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters with a head kick.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rugg moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rugg throws the kick towards the body but Nelson avoids it.
Rugg drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugg thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Rugg throws a leg kick
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rugg tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Rugg was not able to check.
Jab by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Rugg moves out of range.
Rugg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson scores with a head kick. Rugg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nelson wants to slow Rugg down by chopping away at his legs.
Rugg ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Rugg's front leg but catches the back leg as Rugg tries to avoid it.
Nelson scores with a jab. Rugg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rugg throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a body kick.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rugg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rugg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rugg's calf.
Rugg darts in trying to clinch
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Rugg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rugg moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Nelson lunges at Rugg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rugg's hand.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rugg closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rugg.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rugg tries to clinch up
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimbo Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rugg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Matt Rugg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rugg drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Nelson!
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