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Reach 38 - Flex PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August has chosen Hit 'em up as his entrance music. Dwayne Fair has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Fair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August tries to clinch but Fair moves away
and Fair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
August tries for a takedown but Fair circles away easily
and Fair counters with a nice uppercut.
Fair drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
August has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
August is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fair has his hands clasped together but August extends an breaks Fair's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by August.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oktawian August!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Song Endance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Endance has chosen song and dance as his entrance music. Steven Wallace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Song Endance's chin.
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225 lbs
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269 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Song Endance!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Endance counters with a straight right hand.
Endance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Endance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Endance connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Endance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Endance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Endance ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Endance misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Endance throws a shot to the body.
Endance throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Endance was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Endance ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Endance avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Endance's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wallace under the eye.
Song Endance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Endance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Steven Wallace has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace with a jab.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace swings for the body but Endance moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Endance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Endance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Endance misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Endance counters with a nice body shot.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Endance.
Good exchange - Endance coming out on top.
Endance lands with a nice body punch.
Endance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
Endance lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Endance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Endance blocks a jab.
Endance takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Endance counter with a right hand.
Endance scores with a hook to the body. Wallace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Endance finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Endance looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Endance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Endance scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endance misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Endance. Beautiful body shot.
Endance fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Endance misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Endance lands with a shot to the body.
Endance digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
Nice body punch from Endance.
Endance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Endance.
Endance lands a jab to Wallace's midsection.
Endance has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Endance lands a nice shot to the body.
Endance lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Endance lands a nice shot to the body.
Endance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Endance swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Endance with a hook.
Steven Wallace's cut is getting worse.
Endance fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Endance works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Endance lands.
Endance scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Endance throws a one two combo.
Steven Wallace's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Endance moves into range and connects with a jab.
Endance throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Endance tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Endance.
A lazy left from Endance finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Endance.
Endance is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wallace had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Endance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Endance lands a right hook to the body.
Endance lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Endance lands with a nice body punch.
Endance throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Endance lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Endance works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Endance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Endance.
Jeez, Steven Wallace's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Endance lands an overhand right.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Endance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Endance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace takes one on the button.
Endance is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Endance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Endance connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Endance lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Song Endance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krammer Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down. Tim Tebow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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240 lbs
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231 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krammer Hussein!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tebow sprawls well initially but Hussein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hussein is just content to waste time from the top position. Tebow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tebow pushes Hussein off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hussein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tebow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tebow misses with a straight right.
Tebow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tebow lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Tebow. Hussein falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Tebow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Tebow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooney Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the cage accompanied by Tooney highlight reel. Grace has chosen Doggystyle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
272 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tooney Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Grace!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grace scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grace jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Greco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Greco and Grace has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Greco is trying to improve his position.
Grace lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grace's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace working Greco over with strikes.
Greco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grace is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Grace there.
Greco trying to hold on to Grace's head to control him but Grace postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace is keen to just control but Greco is a slippery customer.
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.
Greco manages to get to full guard.
Grace is stalling in the full guard.
Grace throws a big right hand that misses.
Grace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grace stopping the sweep attempt from Greco.
Greco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greco trying to keep a closed guard but Grace is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grace trying to control the position from guard on top but Greco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grace tries to move into range but Greco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grace blocks the body kick.
Greco cracks Grace with a good jab.
Greco stuns Grace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greco throws a hook to the side of Grace's head but Grace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grace at a distance.
Greco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grace.
Greco throws a head kick that misses.
Grace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greco scores with a head kick. Grace tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grace throws an elbow but Greco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Greco struggling a bit here.
Greco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Greco is pressing down on Grace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greco keeping full guard, as Grace tries to pass.
Greco wants to sweep but no luck.
Grace cracks Greco with a solid left hand.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
Grace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grace is looking to work some ground and pound but Greco has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grace wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Greco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Grace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grace shoots for a takedown but Greco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grace scores with a shot to the body.
Greco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grace checks the leg kick.
Tooney Greco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greco swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greco misses with a left hand
so Grace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace landing with the ground and pound.
Greco wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greco tries to avoid it but Grace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greco to the ground. Greco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greco.
Grace avoids the body shot from Greco.
Grace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greco misses with an uppercut
so Grace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grace wants to pass the guard but Greco is keeping the position.
Greco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grace wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greco is on top in guard.
Greco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tooney Greco wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greco in his tracks.
Greco throws a sloppy body shot
and Grace counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grace.
Grace postures up in Greco's guard and throws a big left but Greco blocks it.
Grace is looking to advance position but Greco has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Grace tries to hold on but Greco postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Greco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Greco looking to control but Grace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Greco throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Greco looking to control but Grace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greco content just to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grace is looking to escape.
Greco prevents Grace from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Greco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Greco looks to land a body kick but Grace moved away.
Grace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greco's half guard.
Grace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greco gets full guard.
Grace landing with the ground and pound.
Greco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grace's guard.
Grace keeping full guard, as Greco tries to pass.
Greco trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Grace being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tooney Greco just wasn't active enough.
Grace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Greco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grace's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Max Grace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grace working over Greco with some ground and pound. Greco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grace prevents Greco from improving his position.
Grace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grace is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grace is keen to just control but Greco is a slippery customer.
Greco is trying to control but can't.
Greco is not content to let Grace control the position.
Grace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco has hold of Grace's hands but Grace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grace wants to free his trapped foot but Greco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grace throws a strike but Greco avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Greco keeping full guard, as Grace tries to pass.
Grace throws a strike but Greco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greco prevents Grace from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grace 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Grace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Grace!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myke Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gunther-ding ding dong. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myke Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids the body shot from Bonner.
Bonner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonner drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Bonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Bonner counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith wants to clinch but Bonner slips to the side
and Bonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonner scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonner lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Bonner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Bonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Bonner sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonner closes the distance and clinches.
Bonner effectively controlling the action here.
Bonner managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bonner scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith looks gassed!
Bonner prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bonner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works on Bonner's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonner throws an elbow but it misses.
Bonner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonner rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonner lands with a left to the head.
Bonner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Bonner lands a nice uppercut.
Bonner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bonner.
Bonner trying to land knees to the body.
Bonner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bonner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A knee to the head by Smith.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Bonner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonner lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Blake Smith has been cut.
Bonner lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonner obliges.
Bonner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Bonner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonner lands a nice elbow.
Bonner pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Bonner.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Bonner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonner lands a body shot.
Bonner lands a damaging elbow.
Bonner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonner is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonner.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonner gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Bonner works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bonner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Good body shot from Bonner.
A short right from Bonner on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonner.
A knee to the head by Bonner.
Bonner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Bonner.
Bonner scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonner digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Bonner lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Bonner connects with a looping right hand.
Bonner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner throws out a powerful jab.
Bonner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Bonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bonner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Myke Bonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonner instigates a clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonner.
Bonner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bonner.
Bonner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short left from Bonner.
Bonner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonner is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Bonner is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonner crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Good body shot from Bonner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myke Bonner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Smith's cut.
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.
Bonner connects with a high kick.
Smith takes a swing at Bonner's ribcage but misses.
Blake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonner scores with a head kick.
Bonner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonner.
Bonner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonner connects with a single shot there.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonner.
Bonner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Bonner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Bonner - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonner.
Bonner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonner missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonner.
Bonner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonner effectively controlling the action here.
Bonner tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith letting Bonner take a breather here.
Bonner pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bonner.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Myke Bonner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bonner working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonner lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Bonner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith wants to clinch but Bonner slips to the side
and Bonner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Bonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonner lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bonner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonner!
Bonner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonner lands an uppercut.
A short left from Bonner.
Bonner digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Bonner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonner with a knee to the head.
Bonner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonner blocks the elbow strike.
Bonner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonner avoids the damage to the body.
Bonner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bonner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bonner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Bonner.
Bonner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonner avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Nice elbow from Bonner.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonner is working Smith over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonner throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Bonner.
A right hand to the body from Bonner.
Bonner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Bonner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonner breaks from the clinch.
Bonner lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Bonner.
Myke Bonner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonner is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Bonner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonner lands with a cross.
Bonner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Bonner tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bonner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonner lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonner with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Bonner.
Bonner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Bonner with a jab.
Bonner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonner with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myke Bonner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bonner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonner but Bonner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Bonner is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bonner on the inside.
Bonner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bonner digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonner landing knees to the head.
Bonner working Smith over with knees to the body.
Bonner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Bonner lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonner.
Nice body punch from Bonner - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Bonner.
Bonner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Bonner lands a nice elbow.
Bonner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonner.
Bonner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Bonner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bonner lands with a right to the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bonner.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonner obliges.
Bonner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonner is defending well for now.
Bonner slowing the pace effectively.
Bonner lands a shot to the body.
Bonner controlling the action here for a moment.
Bonner is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonner.
Bonner digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Bonner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonner lands a body punch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Bonner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonner is struggling to control the position.
Bonner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonner looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Bonner gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonner slows down the pace here.
Bonner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonner is defending well for now.
Myke Bonner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith avoiding damage as Bonner throws knees to the body.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bonner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bonner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonner stalls.
A short left from Bonner.
Bonner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonner blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Bonner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bonner scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Bonner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
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.
Bonner prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bonner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Bonner is controlling him.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonner presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonner lands a nice elbow.
Bonner is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Bonner scores with a knee to the head.
Smith is rocked!
Bonner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonner finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonner.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonner obliges.
Bonner blocks an uppercut.
Bonner lands a left hand.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonner is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myke Bonner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonner 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... Myke Bonner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heltah Skeltah - Gang's All Here . Sean Price has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Price!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan misses with a few strikes there.
Price drives through with a takedown into guard.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ORiordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
ORiordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Price on the ground.
Price drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and ORiordan dives on top into guard.
Price looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ORiordan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ORiordan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ORiordan is aware though and is defending well.
Price controls ORiordan momentarily but ORiordan frees himself.
Price has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ORiordan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Price.
ORiordan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Sean Price has been cut.
Price is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That has opened up Sean Price's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ORiordan pulls his head out easily.
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Price is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price moves into full guard.
ORiordan throws a big right hand that misses.
ORiordan is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sean Price's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Price's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean ORiordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kamehameha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kamehameha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamehameha.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamehameha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cross walks into a stiff left hand from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Kamehameha takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cross is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Cross has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamehameha finds Cross's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cross flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kamehameha lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cross will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kamehameha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Xxplosive. Wonder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Unforgiven 3. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Watts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sidney Wonder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
Wonder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Wonder shoots and misses
and Watts counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Wonder.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder misses with a takedown attempt
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Wonder's head but Wonder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts rushes Wonder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watts lands an uppercut.
Wonder tries to pull guard but Watts holds him up against the cage and eventually Wonder drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Watts.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watts.
Watts prevents the takedown attempt.
Watts stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Watts.
Watts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyrone Watts.
Wonder shoots in and bounces Watts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wonder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Watts dives on top into guard.
Watts stands and throws Wonder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wonder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watts cracks Wonder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts is chipping away with strikes.
Watts working the ground and pound but Wonder is defending the strikes.
Watts trying to control the action but Wonder is working from the bottom.
Watts is staying tight to Wonder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Watts cracks Wonder with a big right hand but Wonder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts is looking to take a break and control but Wonder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watts advances to full mount.
Watts controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Watts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wonder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Watts misses with a right hand
and Wonder counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wonder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watts!
Watts throwing strikes but Wonder manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Watts is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watts has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wonder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wonder tries to move into full mount but can't pass Watts's legs.
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.
Watts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wonder.
Wonder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Watts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wonder but great work by Watts.
Sloppy strikes there by Watts.
Watts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Watts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Watts landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Watts lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder dodges the ground and pound from Watts.
Watts wants to control but Wonder is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Watts.
Watts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wonder prevents Watts from improving position.
Watts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Wonder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watts throws a strike aimed at the side of Wonder's head but Wonder avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Watts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Watts. Wonder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wonder misses with a takedown
and Watts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watts misses with a right hand
and Wonder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Watts!
Wonder moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Watts has worked his arm free - good work by Watts!
Wonder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Watts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wonder but great work by Watts.
Wonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watts trying to control the position but Wonder is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watts throws a strike aimed at the side of Wonder's head but Wonder avoids it well.
Watts has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wonder!
Wonder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watts throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Watts thowing shots but they're missing.
Watts fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Watts looking to ground and pound but Wonder is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Watts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tyrone Watts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watts unloads with some shots from mount but Wonder bucks and avoids them well.
Wonder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Watts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder tries to reverse the position but Watts maintains control.
Watts unloading with bombs!
Watts wants to control the pace but Wonder is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts misses with a head shot.
Watts throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wonder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Watts lands a heavy elbow.
Watts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wonder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Watts clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watts lands with a right hand.
Watts swings widly with a right hand
and Wonder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watts misses with an uppercut
and Wonder counters with a shoot takedown. Watts fights it but they end up in guard.
Wonder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wonder has Watts in his guard.
Watts throws a strike but Wonder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts wants to sweep here but Wonder controlling him for the moment.
Watts controlling Wonder's posture.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Watts keeps moving.
Wonder wants to pass the guard but Watts is keeping the position.
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.
Wonder throws and elbow that misses. Watts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wonder's guard. Nice move by Watts!
Watts throws a strike but Wonder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watts is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts wants to control from the top but Wonder keeps moving.
Watts looking to sit in guard and control but Wonder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wonder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watts swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Wonder trying to control but Watts is working from the bottom.
Wonder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wonder has Watts in his guard.
Watts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tyrone Watts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Watts missing with a left hand there. Wonder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wonder tries for a takedown but Watts circles away easily
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Watts looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.
Wonder with a poor takedown
and Watts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wonder is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watts misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonder is just out of range.
Watts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Watts.
Watts throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Watts's guard now.
Wonder looking to sit in guard and control but Watts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sidney Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watts postures up in Wonder's guard and throws a big left but Wonder blocks it.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom.
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watts throwing strikes but missing.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watts thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Watts postures up in Wonder's guard and throws a big left but Wonder blocks it.
Watts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wonder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watts is working Wonder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watts 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.
Watts is looking to advance position but Wonder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wonder moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Watts has worked his arm free - good work by Watts!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Watts!
Tyrone Watts retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Arabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arabi comes to the cage accompanied by ed Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge. Rash Jr has chosen E.T. -Katy Perry ft. Kanye West as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Arabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rash Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arabi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arabi defending well as Rash Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rash Jr scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rash Jr throws a hook but Arabi blocks it.
Arabi misses with a two punch combination.
Arabi shoots in for a takedown but Rash Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rash Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Arabi seems unphased.
Arabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rash Jr.
Arabi misses with a kick to the body.
Rash Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Rash Jr.
Arabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rash Jr throws out the jab.
Arabi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rash Jr.
It looks like Matt Rash Jr has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rash Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rash Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Arabi.
Rash Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rash Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Rash Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arabi.
Arabi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arabi is looking to clinch but Rash Jr is avoiding it.
Arabi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arabi throws a leg kick but Rash Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rash Jr loads up on a big right hand but Arabi slips the punch.
Rash Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Arabi counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arabi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rash Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr lands an uppercut.
Arabi tries to score a body lock takedown but Rash Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Arabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rash Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Rash Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Rash Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arabi has Rash Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rash Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rash Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rash Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Rash Jr breaks the clinch.
Arabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rash Jr.
Arabi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Arabi counters with a big head kick but Rash Jr shrugs it off.
Rash Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Arabi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arabi is breathing heavily.
Arabi takes one to the chin there.
Arabi staying out of range there.
Arabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Arabi moves away from the strike by Rash Jr.
Rash Jr cracks Arabi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arabi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rash Jr misses with a looping left.
Rash Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arabi.
Nice cross by Rash Jr.
Good exchange - Rash Jr coming out on top.
Rash Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arabi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rash Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Arabi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rash Jr cracks Arabi with an open hand slap.
Arabi moves away from the strike by Rash Jr.
Rash Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arabi under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Arabi.
Arabi throws a head kick but Rash Jr moves out of range.
Rash Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arabi's hands.
Matt Rash Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rash Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arabi.
Rash Jr cracks Arabi with an open hand slap.
Arabi is rocked!
Rash Jr with a nice cross.
Oh Arabi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rash Jr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Arabi to the canvas! Arabi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rash Jr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Rash Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft. Lil Wayne - Unstoppable. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: I'd Love to Knock the Hell Out of You. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, LA twotwo Star!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Star with an uppercut!
Star uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Star thinking.
Diaz cracks Star with an open hand slap.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
LA twotwo Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Star is breathing heavily.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Star has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Star avoids it well.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Dylan Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Star doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Star didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Star takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Star looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Star moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Star takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Star at a distance.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Star takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Star gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Star takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Star shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Star. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Star back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Star had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Star's belly button to the back.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz sizes up Star with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Star under the eye.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz works Star's body with a nice hook.
Diaz works Star's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Star might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Diaz cracks Star with a good jab.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz tests Star's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Star's head backwards.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Star takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dylan Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Star on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Star stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Star looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Star postures up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Star drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Star has Diaz in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stands up and waves to Star to follow him.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Star misses with a takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Star on the side of the head.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Star is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Star's head backwards.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Star fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Star's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Star 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Star looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz jabs Star right on the nose. Star blinks but takes it well.
Star moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Star looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Star doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz cracks Star with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Star takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Star takes one to the chin there.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Donk. Diaz catches Star right on the button with a cross.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz catches Star with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a one two! Star had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Star walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Star takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Star moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Star backing up. Star nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Star's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Star shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz cracks Star with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Star in his tracks.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Star looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Star with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a combination. Star tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Star on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Star takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Star has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Star momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Diaz really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Star shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Star tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Star.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LA twotwo Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Star misses with a takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Star gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Star is rocked!
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Star is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diaz drops Star with a big left hand! Star is injured, injured bad! Diaz jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Diaz!
Dylan Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
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