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EFC 82: Bateman vs. Bombom PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorius Millrapids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Jesus Walks. Millrapids has chosen Paint It Black- The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Paul Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregorius Millrapids!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millrapids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Millrapids is retaining full guard.
Harris distracts Millrapids with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris advances position into side control!
Harris wants to control but Millrapids is keeping him busy.
Millrapids is trying to improve his position.
Millrapids gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Millrapids on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Millrapids avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris 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.
Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents Millrapids from improving his position.
Millrapids trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris is keen to just control but Millrapids is a slippery customer.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Millrapids is looking to improve his position.
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.
Harris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harris tries to control but Millrapids wriggling away.
Millrapids is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harris breaks from Millrapids's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Millrapids is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.
Millrapids regains half guard.
Millrapids tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids looking for submissions off his back.
Harris prevents Millrapids from improving his position.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris stalling.
Harris winds up and cracks Millrapids with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Millrapids is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Millrapids is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.
Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Millrapids wants to sweep but Harris has passed to side control!
Millrapids is looking for a sweep.
Millrapids manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Millrapids is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Millrapids looks gassed!
Harris stops Millrapids from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris sizes up Millrapids with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gregorius Millrapids is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris 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.
Harris cracks Millrapids with a solid left hand.
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millrapids does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Millrapids reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard.
Millrapids drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Harris gets to his feet. Millrapids looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Millrapids throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Millrapids swivels and escapes.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Millrapids, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Millrapids.
Millrapids is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Millrapids breaks the clinch.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Millrapids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Millrapids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millrapids is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Millrapids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris has gone for a leg lock! Millrapids slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.
Millrapids postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Millrapids, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Millrapids looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Millrapids up and slammed him! Millrapids can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Harris lands an elbow.
Harris cracks Millrapids with a big right hand but Millrapids just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Millrapids wants to control but Harris postures up.
Millrapids is trying to improve his position.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millrapids keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Millrapids is looking to reverse the position.
Millrapids taking a bit of punishment here - Harris scoring with strikes.
Millrapids is looking to reverse the position.
Harris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harris trying to control the position but Millrapids is working away.
Harris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millrapids takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harris cracks Millrapids with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millrapids tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Millrapids shoots and misses
so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Millrapids is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris stands up over Millrapids, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Millrapids has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Millrapids's brow.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Millrapids.
Millrapids looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Millrapids is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Millrapids manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Millrapids's guard.
Millrapids working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
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.
Millrapids is striking off his back. Harris thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Harris prevents Millrapids from improving his position.
Millrapids is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Millrapids tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris working Millrapids over with strikes.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Millrapids is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Millrapids trying to control here.
Harris is working for a kimura but Millrapids is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to advance position but Millrapids won't allow it.
Millrapids is looking to escape.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Millrapids defends it well.
Millrapids blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
The fighters are battling for position here. Millrapids manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control but Millrapids is working from the bottom.
Millrapids looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paul Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Millrapids is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Millrapids manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Millrapids's guard.
Millrapids keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millrapids has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Millrapids's legs - danger averted.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregorius Millrapids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Simon Kurken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Serbian national anthem . Wade has chosen Jizz In My Pants as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
152 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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156 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Good low kicks
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Kurken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Wade!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurken thows a leg kick but Wade checks it
and Wade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wade lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurken's head.
Jab, jab by Wade - just one landing.
Kurken blocks a head kick by Wade.
Wade connects with a body shot that sends Kurken's belly button to the back.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade counters with a body kick.
Kurken throws a head kick that misses
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurken misses with a lunging right hand
and Wade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurken misses with a takedown
and Wade counters with a right hand to the body.
Wade scores with a body shot.
Kurken is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurken walks into a straight right hand from Wade.
Kurken walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wade. That's going to slow Kurken down.
Kurken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurken scrambles back to his feet.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurken blocks a head kick by Wade.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gary Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurken throws a head kick that misses
and Wade counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade.
Wade connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurken steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wade. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurken throws a lazy head kick
and Wade counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wade.
Kurken throws a head kick that misses
and Wade counters with an inside leg kick.
Wade cracks Kurken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade scores with a leg kick.
Wade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Wade lands.
Kurken thows a leg kick but Wade checks it
and Wade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kurken's knee momentarily.
Kurken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurken avoids the head kick by Wade.
Wade scores with a nice body kick.
Wade's corner calls for a 1-2. Wade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wade digs a good body shot into Kurken's ribs.
Kurken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wade connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a head shot.
Kurken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurken.
A left and a right from Wade both land. Nice combination.
Kurken misses with a lunging right hand
and Wade counters with an outside leg kick.
Kurken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wade cracks Kurken with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Wade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wade punishes Kurken's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade connects with a single shot there.
Kurken is rocked!
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurken is just out of range.
Kurken scores with a jab.
Kurken takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade connects with the punch.
Nice body kick there by Wade.
Kurken misses with a combination
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurken throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wade takes a swing at Kurken's ribcage but misses.
Wade scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Kurken is predictable there
and Wade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurken thows a leg kick but Wade checks it
and Wade counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Kurken misses
and Wade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurken.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurken blocks the leg kick.
Wade feints and then cracks Kurken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurken down.
Wade scores with the left hand. Kurken knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick by Wade misses
and Kurken counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Wade lands with a nice combination. Kurken backs away looking to recover.
Kurken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wade connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wade lands a head shot.
A head kick by Kurken misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wade scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade scores with a shot to the body.
Kurken throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Kurken misses
and Wade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wade.
Kurken misses with a leg kick
and Wade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Kurken moves out of range easily.
Kurken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade is looking to slow Kurken down with leg kicks.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurken throws an off balance right hand
and Wade counters with a nice body kick.
Wade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurken at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wade misses with a leg kick.
Wade misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurken walks into a straight right hand from Wade.
Oh Kurken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurken drops his hands momentarily and Wade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurken seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kurken might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kurken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurken throws a leg kick
and Wade counters with a nice uppercut.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurken throws a sloppy body shot
and Wade counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade counters with a straight right hand.
Wade lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurken throws a lazy head kick
and Wade counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kurken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Kurken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wade counters with a thumping low kick.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Kurken moves out of range easily.
Wade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wade.
Kurken walks into a jab.
Kurken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Kurken misses
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Kurken misses
and Wade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurken ducks right into an uppercut from Wade.
Kurken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurken's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurken.
Kurken takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Kurken misses
and Wade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurken's calf.
Wade tests Kurken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade scores with a body shot.
Kurken checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Kurken misses
and Wade counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gary Wade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurken.
Kurken throws a sloppy head kick
and Wade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurken throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurken misses with a combination
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurken throws a lazy uppercut
and Wade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurken throws a combination that misses
and Wade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simon Kurken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurken thows a leg kick but Wade checks it
and Wade counters with a straight right hand.
Wade lands with an overhand left.
Kurken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Kurken.
Wade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade lands a slapping body shot.
Wade cracks Kurken with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Wade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched- Roy Jones Jr. The crowd seem to be enjoying Daniels's choice of entrance music: King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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316 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels misses with a kick to the body
and King counters with a left to the body.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a left to the body.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Daniels backing up. Daniels nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daniels's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels wants to stand but King is controlling the position.
King wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King is working Daniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King forces his way into half guard.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.
King 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.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daniels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King works his way into full mount!
Daniels's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
King landing strikes, looking to finish!
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Daniels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniels can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniels looks gassed!
King postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Daniels out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! King goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonah King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Favre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Featherstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Favre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanted Dread & Alive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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200 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Favre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Featherstone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherstone fails with the takedown
and Favre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Featherstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Favre. Those never looked like landing.
Favre misses with a double jab
and Featherstone counters with a shoot takedown. Favre fights it but they end up in guard.
Favre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Featherstone is bucking up trying to escape but Favre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Francis Featherstone has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre has hold of Featherstone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Featherstone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Favre dominating with strikes here.
That has opened up Francis Featherstone's cut even more.
Favre thowing shots but they're missing.
Favre thowing shots but they're missing.
Featherstone blocking the ground and pound.
Favre scoring with strikes but Featherstone is staying in there.
The cut above Francis Featherstone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Francis Featherstone'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 Francis Featherstone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddy Favre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Step into a World. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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269 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
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leshley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
White wants to sweep here but Leshley controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leshley throws a big right hand that misses.
Leshley looking to pass the guard.
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leshley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
White striking off his back but it's not causing Leshley any problems.
Leshley works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leshley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White working a defensive guard but Leshley passes into half guard.
Leshley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leshley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White gets full guard.
Leshley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leshley stands and steps away. White gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leshley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Fred White has been cut.
White tries to clinch up but Leshley circles away and keeps his distance.
Leshley clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leshley pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice combination there by Leshley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Leshley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Leshley gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Leshley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leshley misses with a wild body shot.
Leshley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leshley lands a hook to the side of the head.
White jumps guard.
Leshley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Leshley stopping the sweep attempt from White.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leshley trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leshley manages to get himself to full guard.
Leshley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leshley keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
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.
White stops Leshley from standing up.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Leshley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leshley throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Leshley cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leshley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leshley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred White's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leshley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leshley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leshley has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leshley decides to stand back up. Leshley steps back and let's White get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Leshley. No joy for White on that attempt.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leshley counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Leshley misses.
Leshley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leshley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White keeping moving, preventing Leshley from controlling successfully.
Leshley stopping the sweep attempt from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leshley wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White trying to control the action but Leshley is working from the bottom.
Leshley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leshley.
White throws and elbow that misses. Leshley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Leshley!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley thows a big elbow that misses.
Leshley landing some decent shots from guard.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leshley is aware though and is defending well.
Leshley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leshley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leshley as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley takes the fight into the clinch.
Leshley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leshley prevents the takedown attempt.
Bobby Leshley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred White.
A short right from Leshley on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Leshley.
White is breathing heavily.
Leshley lands a left hand.
That has opened up Fred White's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White blocks an uppercut.
Leshley has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Leshley scoring with punches from side control.
White throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Leshley cracks White with a big right hand but White just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bobby Leshley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leshley is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leshley cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leshley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Leshley moves into range and clinches up with White.
A short body shot lands from Leshley as the two fighters clinch.
Leshley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Leshley wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leshley looking to pass the guard.
Leshley passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leshley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred White's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
White tries for a takedown but Leshley circles away easily
and Leshley counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Leshley to acknowledge the strikes.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Leshley counters with a nice uppercut.
Leshley lands a jab to White's midsection.
White wants to clinch
and Leshley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leshley. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White closes the distance but Leshley moves to the side
and Leshley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White avoids the body shot from Leshley.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails with the takedown
and Leshley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Leshley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred White.
Leshley swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The cut above Fred White's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White slips under a jab.
Leshley fails to land with a series of punches.
Leshley scores with a nice right hand.
Leshley rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Bobby Leshley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Leshley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Leshley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Leshley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leshley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leshley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leshley wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
White wants to control but Leshley passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Leshley controls the position.
White is looking for a sweep.
Leshley decides to stand back up. Leshley steps back and let's White get back to his feet.
Leshley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leshley misses with a combination
and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leshley's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Leshley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leshley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Leshley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ayinger Celebrator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabtree is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Move Bitch. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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285 lbs
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282 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ayinger Celebrator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celebrator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Celebrator.
Crabtree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celebrator moves away.
Crabtree thows a body shot but no joy.
Celebrator is looking to chop away at Crabtree's legs.
Celebrator looks for the body kick but Crabtree saw that one coming.
Celebrator throws a low kick, looking for Crabtree's leg but Crabtree calmly moves out of range.
Celebrator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Celebrator lands a head kick. Crabtree smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Johnny Crabtree has been cut.
Celebrator tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crabtree is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree scores with a decent looking hook.
Celebrator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Celebrator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Celebrator throws a leg kick but Crabtree sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Celebrator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crabtree checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Celebrator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Celebrator throws a low kick but Crabtree moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree avoids the head kick by Celebrator.
Celebrator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crabtree checks a leg kick.
Celebrator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Celebrator throws a leg kick but Crabtree checks it.
Celebrator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A clash of legs there as Crabtree blocks the low kick.
Crabtree scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Celebrator.
Celebrator tried to score with a low kick but Crabtree checks it.
Celebrator lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
Crabtree lands with a hook. Celebrator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Celebrator throws a head kick that misses.
Crabtree chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Celebrator can pounce on him.
Celebrator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celebrator tries to score with a low kick but Crabtree moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Celebrator. That's going to slow Crabtree down.
Celebrator dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crabtree. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celebrator misses with a low kick.
Celebrator is looking to score with low kicks.
Crabtree blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Celebrator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crabtree checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayinger Celebrator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Crabtree's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crabtree checks the leg kick.
Crabtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Celebrator.
Celebrator misses with a low kick.
Celebrator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Celebrator wants to land a leg kick but Crabtree is out of range.
Crabtree fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Celebrator, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crabtree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crabtree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crabtree swings wildly with an uppercut but Celebrator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crabtree has a couple of punches blocked by Celebrator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Crabtree.
Crabtree has Celebrator pressed against the cage, preventing Celebrator from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Celebrator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crabtree takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Celebrator misses with a low kick.
Celebrator tries to score with a low kick but Crabtree moves his leg out of the way.
Crabtree moves out of range as Celebrator throws a body kick.
Celebrator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Celebrator pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crabtree is out of range and Celebrator settles back down.
Celebrator looks for the body kick but Crabtree saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree avoids the head kick by Celebrator.
Ayinger Celebrator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Celebrator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Celebrator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Celebrator misses.
Celebrator throws a leg kick but Crabtree sees it coming and moves out of range.
Celebrator walks into a straight right hand from Crabtree.
Celebrator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree avoids the head kick by Celebrator.
Ayinger Celebrator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabtree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Celebrator at a distance.
Celebrator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crabtree shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Crabtree seems to be working for a kimura but Celebrator defends the submission attempt.
Crabtree stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celebrator throws a front kick aimed at Crabtree's knee but Crabtree avoids it well.
Celebrator throws a leg kick but Crabtree sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Celebrator connects with a high kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Celebrator - that will leave a mark!
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 Ayinger Celebrator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Crabtree's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crabtree connects with a body shot that sends Celebrator's belly button to the back.
Celebrator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Celebrator throws a sloppy head kick and Crabtree moves out of range easily.
Celebrator misses with a leg kick
and Crabtree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Celebrator lands with a kick to the temple. Crabtree shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crabtree thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Crabtree blocks the leg kick.
Celebrator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celebrator throws a sloppy head kick and Crabtree moves out of range easily.
Celebrator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crabtree avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Celebrator throws a head kick that misses.
Celebrator throws a sloppy head kick and Crabtree moves out of range easily.
Crabtree avoids the head kick by Celebrator.
Celebrator misses with a head kick.
Johnny Crabtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crabtree is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Celebrator rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Celebrator wants to slow Crabtree down by chopping away at his legs.
Celebrator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crabtree just misses with a punch to the body.
Celebrator tries a head kick but it misses.
Celebrator misses with a leg kick.
Celebrator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Celebrator tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Crabtree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celebrator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayinger Celebrator is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Celebrator.
Celebrator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crabtree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celebrator moves away.
Celebrator lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crabtree will feel that in the morning.
Celebrator looks to throw a body kick
and Crabtree counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Celebrator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crabtree on the ground.
Crabtree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Celebrator keeping moving, preventing Crabtree from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crabtree working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crabtree lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Ayinger Celebrator has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Celebrator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crabtree.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Crabtree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Celebrator has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ayinger Celebrator!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beno Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Beno Gruffo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Beno Gruffo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beno Gruffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Lam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruffo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gruffo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lam. Gruffo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lam ducks under a wild hook from Gruffo.
Lam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruffo.
Lam looks to land a right hand but Gruffo moved out of range.
Lam lands a jab.
Gruffo connects with a body shot that sends Lam's belly button to the back.
Lam dips to his left and cracks Gruffo with an uppercut!
Gruffo misses with a body punch
enabling Lam to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruffo throws a jab when Lam was well out of range.
Lam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruffo defending well as Lam loads up on a big left hand.
Lam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruffo.
Gruffo moves away from the strike by Lam.
Gruffo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gruffo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruffo tries to clinch but Lam moves away
and Lam counters with a straight right hand.
Gruffo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lam is just out of range.
Lam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gruffo counters with a right hand to the body.
Gruffo scores with a jab. Lam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gruffo moves into the clinch.
Lam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lam looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gruffo landing knees to the body.
Gruffo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gruffo landing knees to the head.
It looks like John Lam has been cut.
Lam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gruffo smiles and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruffo.
Gruffo scores with a jab. Lam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruffo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruffo scores with a leg kick.
Gruffo misses with a hook.
Gruffo scores with a nice strike.
Gruffo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lam.
Gruffo forces Lam back against the cage and clinches.
Gruffo scores a nice knee to the body.
Gruffo lands a body shot.
Gruffo lands a nice knee to the body.
Gruffo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lam.
Gruffo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lam avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
Gruffo scores with a knee to the head.
Gruffo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lam won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gruffo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gruffo misses with a knee strike.
Gruffo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gruffo throws a looping overhand right but Lam ducks down to avoid it.
Gruffo misses with a hook to the body
and Lam counters with a left to the body.
Beno Gruffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gruffo.
Lam ducks right into an uppercut from Gruffo.
Lam throws a hook but Gruffo blocks it.
Gruffo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruffo misses with a double jab
and Lam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gruffo pushes Lam up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo gets underhooks to prevent Lam's takedown attempt.
Gruffo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beno Gruffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lam.
Gruffo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lam.
Gruffo missing with knees to the body.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
Lam wants a takedown.
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruffo scores with a hook to the body.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up John Lam's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Gruffo.
Gruffo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gruffo working Lam over with knees to the body.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but Lam blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beno Gruffo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lam throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gruffo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruffo.
Lam scores with a jab. Gruffo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruffo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gruffo lands a leg kick that knocks Lam off balance momentarily.
Gruffo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gruffo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lam defending well as Gruffo loads up on a big left hand.
Lam takes one to the side of the head.
Gruffo misses with a looping right.
Lam throws out a loose jab but Gruffo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruffo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lam is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Gruffo.
Lam misses with a left hand
and Gruffo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gruffo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gruffo scores with a sloppy right hand. Lam should have avoided that one.
Gruffo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lam off the cage and back into rage.
Gruffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gruffo. That's going to slow Lam down.
Gruffo looks to land a right hand but Lam moved out of range.
Beno Gruffo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gruffo throws a shot from downtown. Lam moves away and avoids it.
Gruffo misses with a straight right.
Gruffo misses the jab.
Lam tries to keep at a distance but Gruffo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gruffo scores with a knee to the head.
Gruffo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but Lam blocks with his arms.
Gruffo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lam can do to turn this around?
Gruffo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gruffo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Lam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gruffo throws out a loose jab but Lam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gruffo.
Gruffo misses with a leg kick.
Gruffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruffo throws a head kick that misses
and Lam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lam scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruffo wants to clinch up but Lam keeps it at a distance.
Gruffo ducks under a wild hook from Lam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam misses with a body punch
and Gruffo counters with a series of strikes. Lam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gruffo on the side of the head.
Lam throws a hook but Gruffo blocks it.
Gruffo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lam counters with a nice uppercut.
Lam misses with a right hand
and Gruffo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gruffo misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Lam misses.
Gruffo fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Lam.
Gruffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lam digs a good hook to Gruffo's body.
Gruffo looks to clinch
enabling Lam to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruffo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruffo swings for the body but Lam moves out of range.
Gruffo wants to clinch but Lam slips to the side
and Lam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gruffo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gruffo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lam throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruffo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gruffo.
Beno Gruffo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gruffo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lam.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lam wants a takedown.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beno Gruffo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Gruffo coming out on top.
Gruffo cracks Lam with a good jab.
Gruffo connects with an inside leg kick.
Gruffo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gruffo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gruffo throws an off balance right hand
and Lam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lam misses with a body shot.
Gruffo swings widly with a right hand
and Lam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lam trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruffo controls Lam momentarily but Lam frees himself.
Gruffo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lam!
Lam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gruffo blocks the strikes from Lam.
Gruffo prevents Lam from improving his position.
Lam pushes Gruffo off and gets back to his feet.
Gruffo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam misses with a wild body shot.
Gruffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lam counters with a straight right hand.
Lam looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruffo is just out of range.
Gruffo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gruffo thinking.
Lam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gruffo throws an off balance right hand
and Lam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruffo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gruffo misses with a jab to the body
and Lam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruffo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lam takes a swing at Gruffo's ribcage but misses.
Gruffo misses with a left hand
so Lam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam postures up in Gruffo's guard and throws a big left but Gruffo blocks it.
Gruffo wants to get back to his feet but Lam passes into half guard.
Gruffo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lam prevents Gruffo from improving his position.
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.
Gruffo wants to get back to his feet.
Gruffo trying to control from the bottom.
Gruffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gruffo tries to kick Lam off in order to stand up. Lam Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lam lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruffo tries to improve position but can't.
Lam grinds an elbow into Gruffo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lam really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruffo.
Lam misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lam just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruffo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lam moves away.
Nice defenses there by Gruffo.
Lam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lam wants to pass the guard but Gruffo is defending well.
Gruffo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo moves into full guard.
Gruffo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lam's guard.
Lam wriggles free and stands up.
Gruffo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gruffo.
Gruffo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gruffo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gruffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lam stands up from half guard.
Gruffo throws a low kick, looking for Lam's leg but Lam calmly moves out of range.
Lam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gruffo counters by moving into the clinch.
Gruffo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gruffo misses with a knee strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gruffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Lam has Gruffo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gruffo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gruffo landing knees to the head.
Gruffo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gruffo misses with a punch on the inside.
Gruffo connects with a knee to the head.
Gruffo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lam prevents a body shot from Gruffo.
Gruffo missing with knees to the body.
Lam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gruffo tries to land a knee to the head but Lam blocks with his arms.
Lam avoiding damage as Gruffo throws knees to the body.
Gruffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruffo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gruffo is pressed up against the cage. Lam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruffo down to the mat. Gruffo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beno Gruffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lam.
Gruffo throws a looping overhand right but Lam ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lam as he connects with a hook.
Lam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gruffo counters with an outside leg kick.
Gruffo is looking to clinch.
Gruffo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruffo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gruffo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gruffo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gruffo misses the jab.
Gruffo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lam counters with a nice uppercut.
Lam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lam misses with a body shot
and Gruffo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lam tests Gruffo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lam cracks Gruffo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gruffo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Beno Gruffo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Lam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruffo.
Gruffo missing with a left hand there. Lam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gruffo wants to clinch but Lam slips to the side
and Lam counters with a shoot takedown. Gruffo fights it but they end up in guard.
Lam thows a big elbow that misses.
Gruffo keeping moving, preventing Lam from controlling successfully.
Lam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruffo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lam.
Gruffo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gruffo, not yet.
Lam trying to control the position from guard on top but Gruffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo wants to hit a switch here but Lam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gruffo there!
Gruffo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gruffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gruffo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gruffo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lam lands with a punch from half guard.
Lam drops an elbow to the side of Gruffo's head.
Lam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gruffo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gruffo keeping moving, preventing Lam from controlling successfully.
Gruffo wants to sweep here but Lam controlling him for the moment.
Lam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lam stopping the sweep attempt from Gruffo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gruffo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lam has passed into side control.
Lam landing a few strikes.
Lam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gruffo's legs.
Lam with the ground and pound but Gruffo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
John Lam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gruffo wants to improve his position but Lam is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruffo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Beno Gruffo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Streicher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumpo Klumpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Streicher comes to the cage accompanied by Wait And Bleed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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221 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunter Streicher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sumpo Klumpo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klumpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Streicher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klumpo throws a combination that misses
and Klumpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Streicher misses with an uppercut. Klumpo saw that one coming.
Streicher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Streicher throws a sloppy head kick and Klumpo moves out of range easily.
Streicher throws out a leg kick but Klumpo moves out of range and Streicher only half commits.
Streicher misses with a straight left.
Streicher throws a leg kick
and Klumpo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klumpo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Streicher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Streicher tries to circle away but Klumpo has him pinned against the cage.
Klumpo avoiding damage as Streicher throws knees to the body.
Klumpo lands a body punch.
Streicher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klumpo throws a head punch that misses.
Klumpo is working Streicher over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klumpo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klumpo struggles to land a body shot inside as Streicher controls his hands.
Streicher working aggressively here.
Streicher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klumpo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Streicher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klumpo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Streicher misses with a two punch combination.
Klumpo misses with a hook
and Streicher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klumpo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Streicher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Streicher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klumpo.
Klumpo misses with a low kick.
Streicher throws a lazy head kick
and Klumpo counters with a leg kick.
Klumpo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Streicher on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo swinging wildly here.
Streicher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klumpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Streicher.
Klumpo misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klumpo - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Streicher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klumpo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klumpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Streicher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klumpo controlling the action here.
Klumpo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Streicher keeps working.
Klumpo uses his free foot to push down on Streicher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Streicher.
Streicher tries to hold on but Klumpo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Klumpo.
Klumpo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Streicher?
Klumpo with a couple of short strikes.
Klumpo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Klumpo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Poor strikes thrown by Klumpo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Klumpo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Streicher wants to hold on but Klumpo pushes him away.
Klumpo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumpo Klumpo dominated that round.
That's time! Streicher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klumpo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Streicher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klumpo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Streicher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Klumpo misses.
Streicher fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klumpo checks it well.
Klumpo moves away from the strike by Streicher.
Streicher misses with a body shot
and Klumpo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Streicher.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klumpo.
Streicher throws a head kick that misses
and Klumpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Klumpo is defended easily by Streicher.
Streicher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klumpo avoids the head kick by Streicher.
Klumpo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Streicher counters with a good low kick that Klumpo was not able to check.
Klumpo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Streicher swings for the body but Klumpo moves out of range.
Klumpo throws a lazy right hand but Streicher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klumpo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Klumpo or perhaps it was just good defense by Streicher which made him look bad.
Gunter Streicher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumpo Klumpo.
Klumpo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Streicher counters with a head kick. That will keep Klumpo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Klumpo swings widly with a right hand
and Streicher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Streicher lands a jab to Klumpo's midsection.
Streicher misses with a head kick.
Klumpo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Streicher's half guard.
Streicher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klumpo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klumpo trying to control the action but Streicher is working from the bottom.
Streicher pushes Klumpo off looking to stand but Klumpo dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klumpo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klumpo with the ground and pound but Streicher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Streicher keeping moving, preventing Klumpo from controlling successfully.
Klumpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Streicher 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.
Klumpo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Klumpo is looking to work some ground and pound but Streicher has wrist control.
Streicher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klumpo is controlling him.
Klumpo is in close to Streicher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Klumpo wants to control from the top but Streicher keeps moving.
Klumpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Streicher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klumpo.
Klumpo throws a strike but Streicher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sumpo Klumpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Klumpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Streicher's head.
Klumpo misses with a combination
and Klumpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klumpo moves out of range as Streicher throws a body kick.
Klumpo misses the body punch
and Streicher counters with a nice body kick.
Klumpo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Streicher throws a head kick but Klumpo moves out of range.
Streicher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Streicher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klumpo.
Streicher misses with a leg kick
and Klumpo counters with a head kick.
Streicher misses with a kick to the body
and Klumpo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Klumpo misses its intended target.
Klumpo shoots in for a double leg but Streicher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Streicher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sumpo Klumpo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klumpo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Streicher throws a head kick that misses
and Klumpo counters with a straight right hand.
Klumpo throws a leg kick
and Streicher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Streicher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klumpo counters with a single leg into guard. Streicher didn't expect that.
Gunter Streicher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klumpo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klumpo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Streicher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klumpo won't allow Streicher to get back to his feet.
Klumpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klumpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klumpo prevents Streicher from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klumpo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Streicher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klumpo controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klumpo looking to pass the guard.
Klumpo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klumpo postures up in Streicher's guard and throws a big left but Streicher blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klumpo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klumpo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klumpo trying to control but Streicher is working from the bottom.
Klumpo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klumpo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klumpo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klumpo stands and throws Streicher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klumpo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Streicher wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klumpo looks up at the clock and then as Streicher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Klumpo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumpo Klumpo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klumpo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Sumpo Klumpo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Made (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharghai has chosen Here comes the boom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Made!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Made keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Made lands a body shot.
Kharghai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Made counters with a good, hard body kick but Kharghai shrugs it off.
Kharghai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Made counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Kharghai misses.
Kharghai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Made.
Kharghai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Made lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Made lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kharghai looks gassed!
Kharghai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Made is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
Kharghai letting Made take a breather here.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Kharghai is looking to break free of the clinch but Made has double underhooks.
Made is pushing Kharghai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kharghai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Made is working Kharghai over against the cage.
Made gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Made is working Kharghai over against the cage.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Made.
Made has Kharghai pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
Made taking a breather.
Kharghai goes for a takedown attempt but Made pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Made comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Made drives through and clinches with Kharghai against the cage.
Made taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Kharghai looking to stall.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Made lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Made lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Made as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kharghai's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Made throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharghais head.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made gets through Kharghai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Made displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kharghai up against the cage.
Kharghai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Made scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Made makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Made.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Made scores with a nice short uppercut.
Made lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kharghai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Made gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Made lands a right hand.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made scores with a shoulder strike.
Made lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Made.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Made to work.
Made lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kharghai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Made can pounce on him.
Kharghai scores a takedown into full mount!
Kharghai misses with a head shot.
Made bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kharghai is working an open guard so Made takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Made moves into range and clinches up with Kharghai.
Taylor Made has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kharghai tries to land a knee to the head but Made blocks with his arms.
Kharghai is breathing heavily.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Made.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Made.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made scores with a shoulder strike.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
A short right from Made on the inside.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Made.
Made lands a right hand.
Made lands a body shot.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made lands a body punch in the clinch.
Made scores with a nice hook to the head.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Made.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kharghai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
Made lands a body punch.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
A short right from Made on the inside.
Made is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kharghai can do to turn this around?
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made avoiding damage.
Kharghai is looking to control Made's arms but Made gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kharghai has his back to the cage.
Made holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Made lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Made lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Kharghai looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai tries for a takedown but Made manages to get underhooks.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
Made stalling against the cage.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Made prevents the takedown attempt.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
Come on Made - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Made lands a right hand.
Made lands a left hand.
Made lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Made on the inside.
Made scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Made lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Kharghai is trying to drag Made to the mat but Made just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Made is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Made lands a body shot.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
Good body shot from Made.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made lands a hook that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a body punch.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Made is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Made.
A bit of stalling here from Made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made dominated that second round.
That's time! Made's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Made lands with an uppercut that bounces Kharghai off the cage and back into rage.
Kharghai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kharghai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharghai throws a lazy head kick
and Made counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Made throws a series of strikes that have Kharghai backpedaling.
Made scores with a hook to the body. Kharghai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kharghai connects with a crisp jab.
Made moves into the clinch.
Kharghai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Made gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Made keeps control of Kharghai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Made presses Kharghai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Made.
Kharghai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Made just leaning against Kharghai, taking a breather.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Kharghai working hard to break the clinch.
Kharghai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Made is struggling to control the position.
Made presses Kharghai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Made.
Made lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Made.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Made content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands a shot to the body.
Made lands a body shot.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Made.
Made leaning against his opponent.
Kharghai has had enough of the clinch but Made keeps him there for the moment.
Kharghai goes for a takedown attempt but Made pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Made jabs Kharghai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Made.
Made throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Made lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kharghai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Made.
Made scores with a decent looking hook.
Kharghai clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kharghais head.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Kharghai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Made.
Made lands with a right to the head.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made is pushing Kharghai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharghai is trying to drag Made to the mat but Made just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Made.
Made lands an uppercut.
Made lands a body shot.
Made lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
Kharghai takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Made.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Made is working Kharghai over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Made working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Made lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Made sizes up Kharghai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kharghai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Made counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Made has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Made scores with a nice short uppercut.
Made lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Made scores with a nice short uppercut.
Made lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Made displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kharghai up against the cage.
Kharghai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai is trying to break free.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Made creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Made leaning against his opponent.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made lands with a left to the head.
Made lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Made.
Kharghai is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Made.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Made.
Good body shot from Made.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made lands a right hand.
Made lands with a left to the head.
Made stalls.
Made lands a shot to the body.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
Made leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Made keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kharghai's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Made scores with a shot to the side of Kharghai's head.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Made as the two fighters clinch.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Made throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Made - that landed with a thud.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
Made lands a left hand.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Made.
Made scores with a hook to the body.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Made.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kharghai or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a body punch.
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!
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Made.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Made pushes Kharghai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Made lands with a left to the head.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Made.
Made is pushing Kharghai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Made lands a shot to the body.
Kharghai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Made lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Made creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Made works on Kharghai's body with a couple of short punches.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Made creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Made softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Made had his way with Vadim Kharghai in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Made lands a jab to the head.
Made moves away from the strike by Kharghai.
Made ducks under a wild hook from Kharghai.
Made swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharghai dodges the punch combination from Made.
Kharghai misses with an uppercut
and Made counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kharghai with a poor takedown
and Made counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Made ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharghai moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Made throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kharghai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Made scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A good leg kick by Made.
Made moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Made looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharghai throws a jab but it's blocked by Made.
Kharghai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Made counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Made's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kharghai under the eye.
Vadim Kharghai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kharghai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kharghai.
That kick from Made tenderised Kharghai's leg. Kharghai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Made clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Made.
Kharghai wants a takedown but no success here.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Made cracks Kharghai with a nice body shot.
Made lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kharghai.
Made lands a nice shot to the body.
Kharghai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Made blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Made lands a body shot.
Made lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Made lands with a short shot to the head.
Made digs a right hand into Kharghai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharghai's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Made lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kharghai backwards.
Made lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Made on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Made.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Made working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made lands with a light punch inside.
Made scores with a shoulder strike.
Made stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Made lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Made lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Made lands a left hand.
Made lands with a short shot to the head.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Made as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Made - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Made is leaning against Kharghai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Made.
Made lands a body shot in the clinch.
Made scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Made.
Made slowing the pace effectively.
Made lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kharghai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Made presses Kharghai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Made leaning against his opponent.
Kharghai is working for takedown but Made is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor Made has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Kharghai.
A hook to the body from Made.
Made lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Made digs a right hand underneath Kharghai's ribcage. Kharghai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Made.
Kharghai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Made fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Made lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Made listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor Made is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kharghai misses with a lunging right hand
and Made counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Made tries to clinch up.
Made throws a leg kick which misses Kharghai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kharghai tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharghai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Made can pounce on him.
Vadim Kharghai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Made.
Kharghai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Made throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Made gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Made showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Made, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Made!
Taylor Made retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Bombom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Huey Lewis and The News - Hip to be Square. Bombom has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow as his entrance music. Rene Bombom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rene Bombom!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombom wants to clinch.
Bombom throws a right hand that misses
and Bateman counters with a good low kick that Bombom was not able to check.
A low kick from Bombom misses
and Bateman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bombom throws a body kick the misses
and Bateman counters with a good low kick that Bombom was not able to check.
Bombom looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bombom scores with a leg kick.
Bombom throws a leg kick
and Bateman counters with a left to the body.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Bateman.
Bateman throws a hook to the side of Bombom's head but Bombom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombom blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bateman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Bombom moved out of range nicely.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Bombom staying out of range there.
Bombom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bateman checks it well.
Rene Bombom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombom thows a leg kick but Bateman checks it
and Bateman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bateman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bombom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bombom misses with a hook.
Bombom defending well as Bateman loads up on a big left hand.
Bombom dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombom.
Bateman swings widly with a right hand
and Bombom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombom tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombom.
Bombom throws a leg kick
and Bateman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Bombom ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bombom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bateman thinking.
Bateman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bombom sprawling to the canvas! Bombom rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bateman finish him?!
It looks like Rene Bombom has been cut.
Bombom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombom throws a leg kick
and Bateman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Bateman.
Bombom throws a leg kick
and Bateman counters with a nice right hand that sends Bombom toppling to the canvas! Bombom scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bateman finish him?!
Bombom is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombom slips a jab from Bateman.
Bateman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Bateman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bateman looks for the body kick but Bombom saw that one coming.
Bombom throws a sloppy head kick
and Bateman counters with a good low kick that Bombom was not able to check.
Bateman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman drops Bombom with a naaaaasty hook - Bombom is in real trouble here! Bateman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman retains his super heavyweight title!
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