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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Batusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krispin Karriker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batusai comes to the ring accompanied by Step Up. Karriker has chosen On Your Knees as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenshin Batusai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krispin Karriker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karriker fails to land with a series of punches.
Karriker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batusai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Batusai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karriker is trying to stand up here but Batusai is controlling him well.
Batusai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batusai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batusai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karriker defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karriker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karriker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Karriker wants to get back to his feet.
Batusai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karriker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batusai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karriker's head.
Karriker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batusai thows a huge punch but Karriker dodges it nicely.
Batusai decides to stand and escape the position.
Batusai checks a leg kick.
Batusai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karriker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karriker rushes Batusai and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karriker trying to land knees to the body.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Karriker managing to block the knees to the body from Batusai.
Karriker scores with a shot to the side of Batusai's head.
Batusai lands a nice elbow.
Karriker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Karriker avoids the elbow strike from Batusai, against the ropes.
Karriker blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
Karriker tries to land knees in the clinch but Batusai avoids the damage to the body.
Batusai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karriker looking to throw knees to the head but Batusai is blocking nicely.
Karriker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karriker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karriker lands an elbow that stopped Batusai in his tracks for a moment.
Batusai misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Karriker.
Karriker misses with the head strike.
Karriker blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
Karriker takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Karriker tries to land a knee to the head but Batusai blocks with his arms.
Batusai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karriker's defenses.
Karriker blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
Batusai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Batusai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batusai lands an elbow just above Karriker 's eye.
Karriker blocks an elbow strike.
Batusai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karriker lands an elbow just above Batusai 's eye.
Karriker looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Batusai.
Karriker blocks an elbow strike from Batusai.
Karriker is leaning against Batusai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batusai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karriker is defending well for now.
Batusai avoiding damage as Karriker throws knees to the body.
Batusai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karriker.
Karriker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karriker takes an elbow to the temple.
Batusai missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karriker.
Batusai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karriker blocks the elbow strike.
Karriker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karriker tries to break free but Batusai pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Karriker avoids a wild elbow strike from Batusai.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Batusai throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Batusai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karriker's brow.
Batusai trying to land knees to the body.
Batusai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karriker takes an elbow to the temple.
Batusai tries to land knees in the clinch but Karriker avoids the damage to the body.
Karriker managing to block the knees to the body from Batusai.
Batusai lands a nice elbow.
Batusai lands an elbow just above Karriker 's eye.
Batusai pushes off an throws an elbow but Karriker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Karriker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karriker throws a sloppy head kick and Batusai moves out of range easily.
Batusai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karriker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Batusai seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karriker parries the strikes from Batusai easily there. Batusai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karriker to escape.
Batusai tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Batusai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karriker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Batusai throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Batusai crashes against the mat.
Batusai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karriker pushes Batusai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Batusai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Batusai misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Batusai in side control, throwing shots but Karriker defends.
Karriker tries to bench press Batusai off him but Batusai keeps the position.
Batusai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Batusai decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Karriker stuffs the takedown.
Batusai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batusai wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Batusai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karriker tries to clinch up but Batusai circles away and keeps his distance.
Karriker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batusai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Karriker.
Nice body punch from Karriker.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batusai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karriker's defenses.
Karriker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batusai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karriker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karriker is looking to control Batusai's arms but Batusai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karriker has his back to the ropes.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Karriker is breathing heavily.
Batusai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karriker lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai lands an elbow inside that Karriker shrugs off.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batusai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Karriker on the inside.
Karriker controlling the action here for a moment.
Batusai lands a nice elbow.
Batusai trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batusai.
Batusai lands an elbow inside that Karriker shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Batusai.
Batusai lands an elbow just above Karriker 's eye.
Karriker throws a head punch that misses.
Karriker misses with some punches.
Batusai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karriker's efforts to push away.
Batusai lands an elbow just above Karriker 's eye.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batusai throws an elbow that misses.
Karriker tries to land knees in the clinch but Batusai avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Batusai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karriker.
Nice elbow from Batusai.
Karriker is trying to force a seperation but Batusai has the dominant position.
Batusai blocks the elbow strike.
Karriker dodges an elbow strike from Batusai.
Karriker blocks an elbow strike.
Batusai lands an elbow inside that Karriker shrugs off.
Batusai lands a nice elbow.
Karriker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karriker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karriker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batusai's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Karriker fails to land.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karriker pushes off an throws an elbow but Batusai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Karriker on the inside.
Karriker slowing the pace effectively.
Batusai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karriker.
Batusai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karriker has a couple of punches blocked by Batusai.
Batusai tries to land knees in the clinch but Karriker avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karriker misses with a body punch.
Batusai tries to land knees in the clinch but Karriker avoids the damage to the body.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karriker lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Batusai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karriker's brow.
Karriker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batusai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karriker's defenses.
Karriker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batusai throws an elbow but it misses.
Batusai avoids the elbow strike from Karriker, against the ropes.
Karriker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karriker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batusai lands an elbow just above Karriker 's eye.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker tries to work over Batusai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batusai.
Batusai lands a nice knee to the body.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batusai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karriker managing to block the knees to the body from Batusai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batusai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batusai lands an elbow that stopped Karriker in his tracks for a moment.
Karriker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batusai's elbow.
Karriker avoids the elbow strike from Batusai, against the ropes.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karriker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Batusai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batusai misses with an elbow over the top.
Batusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karriker wants to stall.
Karriker manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Batusai or perhaps it was just good defense by Karriker which made him look bad.
Batusai fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batusai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karriker avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Batusai dominated that second round.
That's time! Batusai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Karriker tries to clinch but Batusai is having none of it.
Karriker throws a right hand that Batusai ducks under and follows up with a left that Batusai also avoids with ease.
Karriker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batusai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Batusai is pressing down on Karriker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karriker is holding on for now.
Batusai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karriker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batusai working over Karriker with some ground and pound. Karriker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Batusai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karriker's head.
Karriker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batusai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karriker defending well though.
Karriker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batusai.
Batusai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batusai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karriker keeps working.
Karriker is looking to escape.
Batusai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karriker defending well though.
Karriker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batusai.
Batusai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karriker is trying to stand back up but Batusai is controlling him
Karriker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batusai 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.
Batusai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batusai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karriker defending well though.
Karriker is looking to escape.
Batusai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karriker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Batusai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Batusai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Batusai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Batusai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karriker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batusai.
Batusai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's 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.
Batusai working the head and body with strikes.
Batusai stands up and beckons Karriker to join him on the feet.
Karriker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batusai.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batusai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karriker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batusai keeps the fight on the outside.
Batusai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karriker sprawls well. Karriker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batusai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshin Batusai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai misses with a takedown attempt - Karriker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karriker scores with a nice right hand.
Krispin Karriker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batusai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karriker tries to clinch but Batusai is having none of it.
Batusai fails with a takedown attempt.
Karriker misses with the combination.
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.
Karriker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batusai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karriker sprawls well. Karriker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batusai gets slowly back to his feet.
Karriker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krispin Karriker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karriker misses with a double jab
and Batusai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karriker's guard.
Kenshin Batusai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batusai stays in close to Karriker's body and controls the position.
Batusai postures up in Karriker's guard and throws a big left but Karriker blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Batusai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batusai, 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... Kenshin Batusai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Pavella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavella comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raising Hell---Hed P.E. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Pavella!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoo connects with a body shot that sends Pavella's belly button to the back.
Lagoo misses with a body shot.
Lagoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pavella tries to land a front kick but Lagoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owen Pavella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagoo throws a head kick that misses.
Pavella tries for a takedown but Lagoo circles away easily
and Lagoo counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavella has his takedown stuffed
and Lagoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavella thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavella shoots in looking for a takedown but Lagoo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sasha Lagoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Pavella.
Pavella wants to clinch but Lagoo slips to the side
and Lagoo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pavella slips a jab and a cross from Lagoo.
Pavella misses with a takedown attempt
and Lagoo counters with a series of strikes. Pavella will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pavella will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pavella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagoo throws a series of punches but Pavella avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavella tries to clinch
and Lagoo counters by clinching up.
Lagoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lagoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavella misses with a takedown
and Lagoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lagoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lagoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavella takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pavella tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavella misses with a takedown
and Lagoo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pavella with a poor takedown
and Lagoo counters with a three punch combo that has Pavella backing up. Pavella nods at Lagoo to acknowledge the strikes.
Pavella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lagoo counters with a low kick, right behind Pavella 's knee.
Pavella doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lagoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pavella is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo throws a series of punches but Pavella moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lagoo. Pavella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavella shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lagoo but Lagoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavella misses with a takedown attempt
and Lagoo counters with a one-two to the body.
Pavella is still on wobbly legs! Can Lagoo finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavella shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lagoo counters with a crisp right that sends Pavella to the canvas! Lagoo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Lagoo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Take Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garo Gambini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Take Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini slips a jab from Down.
Gambini jabs at Down's body.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
Gambini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Down.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Down ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Down misses.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Down takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Down misses with a hook. Gambini ducked under it nicely.
Gambini lands the left hand.
Gambini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Down, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gambini struggles to land a body shot inside as Down controls his hands.
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garo Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down misses with a straight left.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Gambini's shoulder, as Gambini tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Down.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Down.
Gambini throws a shot to the body.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Down moves away and avoids it.
Down misses with an uppercut
and Gambini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini misses with a right hand
and Down counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down lands a jab to the head.
Down is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Down ducks right into an uppercut from Gambini.
Gambini blocks a jab.
Down lands a nice shot that snaps Gambini's head back.
Gambini dodges the punch combination from Down.
Down slips a jab from Gambini.
Down misses with an uppercut
and Gambini counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini throws a hook to the side of Down's head but Down sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Down, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Down misses the target.
A jab from Gambini does it's job there.
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Down sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Down avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini lands with a nice body punch.
Down looks to land a right hand but Gambini moved out of range.
Down throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Down steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Down lands a really nice looking cross but Gambini seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini clobbers Down with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Down is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Down walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambini.
Down throws a good cross that connects.
Down closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Down takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Down is breathing heavily.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Gambini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gambini.
Gambini scores with a nice strike.
Down is rocked!
Gambini cracks Down with a hook to the temple - Down is on wobbly legs here! Gambini swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Down falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gambini wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garo Gambini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Ice Ice Baby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuschini misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Fuschini backpedaling.
It looks like Luca Fuschini has been cut.
Silva lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuschini as he connects with a hook.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Fuschini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuschini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuschini gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuschini.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fuschini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuschini throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Fuschini throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuschini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuschini off to one side.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuschini throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Fuschini finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fuschini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuschini trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuschini is stalling in the full guard.
Fuschini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luca Fuschini.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fuschini misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Fuschini misses.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Fuschini counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuschini throwing strikes but missing.
Fuschini throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Fuschini from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Fuschini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuschini postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuschini, into his guard.
Silva gets to his feet - Fuschini follows without any prompting.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuschini counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right hand that Fuschini ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuschini also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fuschini.
Fuschini throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fuschini loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
A lazy left from Fuschini finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuschini misses the target.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Fuschini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva blocks a jab.
Fuschini looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Fuschini misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Fuschini will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Fuschini's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Fuschini misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Fuschini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Fuschini misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuschini loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuschini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to bum rush Fuschini with a series of wild strikes but Fuschini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown by Fuschini or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Fuschini slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Fuschini slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Fuschini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva darts in and clinches Fuschini up against the ropes.
Fuschini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuschini has him pressed against the ropes.
Fuschini tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuschini misses the body punch
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva wants to clinch up but Fuschini keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuschini.
Fuschini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuschini ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Fuschini misses with a kick to the body.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuschini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuschini misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuschini swinging wildly here.
Fuschini stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuschini misses with a wild body shot.
Fuschini lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuschini gets the takedown into side control.
Fuschini taking a break here but Silva is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fuschini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Fuschini wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuschini misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Fuschini was not able to check.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuschini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Fuschini.
Fuschini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Fuschini digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Fuschini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luca Fuschini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuschini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuschini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuschini lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuschini.
Fuschini scores with a hook.
Silva tries to bum rush Fuschini with a series of wild strikes but Fuschini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuschini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuschini throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Luca Fuschini's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Fuschini throws a body kick the misses
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Fuschini on that attempt.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Fuschini.
Fuschini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuschini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Fuschini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuschini fails to pull guard.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuschini won't allow it.
Fuschini swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to circle away but Fuschini has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva blocks a body shot from Fuschini.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Fuschini fails to land the takedown.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Fuschini backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini blocks a head kick by Silva.
Fuschini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Fuschini.
Luca Fuschini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The cut above Luca Fuschini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuschini finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Anderson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuschini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Fuschini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuschini somewhat.
Fuschini missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fuschini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fuschini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks into a jab.
Fuschini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuschini.
Fuschini throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuschini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuschini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Fuschini misses.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuschini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luca Fuschini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fuschini takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva has Fuschini up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fuschini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Fuschini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuschini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Fuschini will be more careful next time no doubt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luca Fuschini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leviathen Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the ring accompanied by Its time for WAR!!!-ll cool j. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leviathen Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage misses with a takedown
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the ropes.
Knox gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rage is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knox pulls his leg out and moves away.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leviathen Rage.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Rage shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox lands a nice hook to Rage's body. Rage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rage looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rage shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Rage.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rage checks a low kick from Knox.
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knox prevents it.
Rage fails to pull guard.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Knox lands but Rage takes it in his stride.
Rage 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.
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rage's head.
Leviathen Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rage.
Rage tries to clinch up
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rage checks it well.
A low kick from Rage is predictable there
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox thumps Rage with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
David Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox cracks the inside of Rage's front leg.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Rage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rage misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
David Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a head kick. Rage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Rage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Knox throws a low kick but Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox thumps Rage with a low kick.
Rage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Knox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rage.
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leviathen Rage.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Leviathen Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knox.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Rage blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Rage with an uppercut!
Rage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rage. Rage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Rage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Knox feints and then cracks Rage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rage down.
Knox rushes Rage and presses him up against the ropes.
Knox lands a nice elbow.
Knox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knox pushes Rage back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox thumps Rage with a low kick.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rage shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a solid body kick.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leviathen Rage.
That kick from Knox tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
A good leg kick by Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage fails with the takedown
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rage is keeping busy.
Maybe Knox would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Rage closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Rage working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Knox for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
David Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox avoiding damage.
Rage is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Knox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knox presses Rage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Rage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
Leviathen Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
David Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox gets through Rage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rage takes a knee to the side of the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knox lands an elbow inside that Rage shrugs off.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Knox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and T Challa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tator comes to the ring accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Pump Pump. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Tator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, T Challa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Challa connects with a crisp jab.
Tator misses with a right hand
and Challa counters with a leg kick.
Tator misses with a body shot
and Challa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Challa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tator's sensitive parts.
Tator staying out of range there.
Tator has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Challa connects with a solid leg kick.
Challa throws a sloppy head kick
and Tator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Challa counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Challa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tator at a distance.
Tator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tator misses
and Challa counters with a nice body shot.
Tator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Challa counters with a left to the body.
Challa scoring well with a low kick there.
Tator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Challa cracks Tator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tator throws a lazy uppercut
and Challa counters with a good low kick that Tator was not able to check.
Challa misses with a wild body shot.
Tator takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Challa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Challa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator tries to land a body kick
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Challa throws out a powerful jab.
Tator throws a sloppy head kick
and Challa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tator is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Challa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). T Challa!
T Challa is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fabian Cameron was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabian Cameron!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hulahula throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulahula is in Cameron's guard.
Cameron 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.
Cameron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hulahula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron looking for a sweep. Not yet Cameron, not yet.
Hulahula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cameron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cameron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cameron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hulahula stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Hulahula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hulahula is looking to work some ground and pound but Cameron has wrist control.
Cameron wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cameron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hulahula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cameron is working away from the top position though.
Hulahula is looking for a sweep. Cameron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cameron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cameron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulahula keeps working.
Cameron is pressing down on Hulahula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hulahula is holding on for now.
Cameron wants to advance to full mount but Hulahula doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cameron thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulahula is trying to keep Cameron in close.
Cameron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cameron throwing strikes but missing.
Hulahula keeping full guard, as Cameron tries to pass.
Hulahula wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment.
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.
Cameron wants to pass the guard but Hulahula is keeping the position.
Hulahula has control of Cameron's left arm, preventing Cameron from doing any damage.
Cameron throws and elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cameron's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
Hulahula connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulahula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hulahula seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Hulahula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hulahula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cameron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hulahula throws a poor cross that misses
and Hulahula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Cameron misses its intended target.
Cameron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hulahula counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulahula tries to clinch up.
Hulahula throws a front kick aimed at Cameron's knee but Cameron avoids it well.
Hulahula with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cameron slips under a jab.
Hulahula throws a push kick but Cameron slaps the foot to one side.
Hulahula misses with a looping left.
Hulahula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hulahula lands a jab.
Hulahula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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.
Hulahula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cameron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hulahula tries to clinch but Cameron moves out of range.
Hulahula misses with a low kick.
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulahula tries to sprawl out of it but Cameron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hulahula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulahula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulahula shoots for a double leg takedown but Cameron sprawls well. He's pushed Hulahula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimo Hulahula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cameron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hulahula avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Cameron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cameron lands a glancing blow to the side of Hulahula's head.
Hulahula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hulahula takes one on the button.
Cameron swings for the body but Hulahula moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cameron to counter with a crisp jab.
Hulahula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulahula misses with a combination
and Cameron counters with a right hand to the body.
Hulahula throws a body punch but Cameron moves out of range.
Hulahula scores with the left hand. Cameron knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulahula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabian Cameron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hulahula misses with a hook
and Cameron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hulahula misses with a takedown attempt
and Cameron counters with a nice uppercut.
Cameron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulahula throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cameron counter with a right hand.
Cameron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hulahula.
Hulahula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cameron counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulahula swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cameron to counter with a crisp jab.
Hulahula throws an off balance right hand
letting Cameron counter with a right hand.
Hulahula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a lazy uppercut
and Cameron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cameron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hulahula throws a lazy uppercut
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hulahula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hulahula is looking to clinch but Cameron is avoiding it.
Hulahula drives through with a takedown into Cameron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cameron is on top in guard.
Hulahula keeping full guard, as Cameron tries to pass.
Hulahula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cameron is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hulahula manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cameron has Hulahula in his guard.
Cameron wants to control the position but Hulahula says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cameron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hulahula is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is trying to control. Cameron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cameron is trying to control but can't.
Hulahula prevents Cameron from improving his position.
Hulahula wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy.
Cameron wants to get back to full guard.
Cameron is refusing to be controlled, as Hulahula sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cameron is trying to get back to full guard.
Hulahula drops an elbow to the side of Cameron's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cameron is looking to control Hulahula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cameron avoid being mounted?
Cameron works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulahula stopping the sweep attempt from Cameron.
Hulahula looking to sit in guard and control but Cameron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cameron works over Hulahula with some ground and pound from guard.
Cameron postures up in Hulahula's guard and throws a big left but Hulahula blocks it.
Hulahula keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Cameron really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Cameron misses its intended target.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Hulahula misses with a lunging right hand
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hulahula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cameron misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hulahula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulahula is just out of range.
Cameron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hulahula.
Cameron connects with a crisp jab.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hulahula misses with an uppercut
and Cameron counters with a straight right hand.
Hulahula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cameron.
Hulahula misses with an uppercut
and Cameron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulahula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulahula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cameron. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to clinch up but Cameron keeps it at a distance.
Cameron stuns Hulahula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hulahula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cameron.
Hulahula throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cameron counter with a right hand.
Cameron throws an overhand right that lands on Hulahula's shoulder, as Hulahula tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Cameron coming out on top.
Hulahula defending well as Cameron loads up on a big left hand.
Cameron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hulahula counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulahula is just out of range.
Cameron takes one on the button.
Cameron misses with an uppercut. Hulahula saw that one coming.
Hulahula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cameron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cameron throws a body punch but Hulahula moves out of range.
Hulahula looks to land a left hand but Cameron moved out of range nicely.
Cameron jabs Hulahula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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.
A combination from Hulahula does no damage.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Hulahula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fabian Cameron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hulahula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulahula throws a lazy uppercut
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.
Hulahula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cameron is trying to defend but Hulahula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulahula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Fabian Cameron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cameron throws a body punch but Hulahula moves out of range.
That kick from Hulahula tenderised Cameron's leg. Cameron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cameron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hulahula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cameron won't be happy with that.
Hulahula landing strikes.
Hulahula landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cameron manages to get back to half guard.
Hulahula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cameron wants to get back to full guard.
Hulahula is keen to just control but Cameron is a slippery customer.
Hulahula with the ground and pound but Cameron uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cameron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula preventing the sweep.
Hulahula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cameron is controlling Hulahula's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cameron can't keep his opponent in guard - Hulahula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hulahula winds up and cracks Cameron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hulahula is looking to take a break and control but Cameron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cameron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hulahula is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hulahula keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hulahula missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hulahula looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hulahula wants to take a breather but Cameron is having none of it.
Cameron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cameron is trying to control the position but Hulahula postures up.
Hulahula chips away with some ground and pound.
Cameron trying to control the position here.
Cameron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulahula is one step ahead there.
Hulahula wants to pass the guard but Cameron is keeping the position.
Cameron keeping moving, preventing Hulahula from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cameron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hulahula manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
Hulahula is pulling down on Cameron's head to control his posture.
Cameron postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heimo Hulahula wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hulahula avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Cameron scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hulahula circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cameron has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Cameron!
Fabian Cameron is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari thows a leg kick but Kaka checks it
and Kaka counters with a left to the body.
Hari throws a leg kick but Kaka checks it.
Donk. Kaka catches Hari right on the button with a cross.
Badr Hari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hari.
Hari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaka on the side of the head.
Hari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaka.
The fighters circling - Kaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaka lands with a right hand.
Kaka tries to land a front kick but Hari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hari throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hari - that will leave a mark!
Hari throws a leg kick
letting Kaka counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari misses with an uppercut
and Kaka counters with a straight right hand.
Kaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Hari swings widly with a right hand
and Kaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hari counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hari throws a head kick but Kaka moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kaka misses its intended target.
Hari throws out a leg kick but Kaka moves out of range and Hari only half commits.
Kaka misses the body punch
and Kaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hari walks into a straight right hand from Kaka.
Hari throws an overhand right that lands on Kaka's shoulder, as Kaka tries to avoid the shot.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hari wants to slow Kaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kaka.
Hari misses with a body punch
and Kaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Hari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hari.
Hari throws a lazy head kick
and Kaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hari is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka swings for the body but Hari moves out of range.
Kaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Kaka. Those never looked like landing.
Kaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Hari thows a leg kick but Kaka checks it
and Kaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hari eats them both and turns towards Kaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Kaka catches Hari right on the button with a cross.
Kaka throws a right and a left that Hari avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hari misses with a combination
and Kaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hari ducks under a wild hook from Kaka.
A low kick from Hari is predictable there
and Kaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Hari moves forwards but Kaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaka as he connects with a hook.
Hari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kaka.
Kaka throws a looping overhand right but Hari ducks down to avoid it.
Hari avoids the body shot from Kaka.
Kaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaka lands with a right hand.
Hari falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kaka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Kaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Badr Hari's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Kaka moves out of range easily.
Kaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaka looks to land a left hand but Hari moved out of range nicely.
Hari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hari misses with a double jab
and Hari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hari misses with a head kick.
Hari throws a head kick that half lands.
Kaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Hari counters with a nice leg kick.
Hari misses with a combination
and Kaka counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaka scores with a jab.
A combination from Kaka does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Kaka misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka avoids the head kick by Hari.
Kaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaka with a nice cross.
Hari throws a body kick the misses
and Kaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaka loads up on a big right hand but Hari slips the punch.
Kaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Kaka finds it's way through Hari's defenses.
Kaka cracks Hari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hari swinging wildly here.
Kaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Kaka.
Kaka scores with a hook to the body. Hari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hari throws an off balance right hand
and Kaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badr Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaka throws out a loose jab but Hari uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kaka.
Kaka jabs Hari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Hari ducks under a wild hook from Kaka.
Kaka feints a jab promting Hari to slip. Kaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Badr Hari's cut is getting worse.
Hari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaka throws out the jab.
Kaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Hari is rocked!
Hari moves out of range of the body kick from Kaka.
Oh Hari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Kaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hari doesn't seem phased though.
BOOM! Kaka lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hari. Hari tries to recover but Kaka is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hari lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Kaka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Kai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai connects with the punch.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Douglas scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas slips a jab and a cross from Kai.
Kai lands with a hook. Douglas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Douglas feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas scores with a nice head shot.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Kai throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Kai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily.
Kai swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Kai.
Nice cross by Kai.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Douglas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Douglas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai checks a leg kick nicely.
Douglas works the jab nicely.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Douglas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Douglas slips a straight right by Kai.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kai throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Douglas coming out on top.
Douglas closes the distance but Kai moves to the side
and Kai counters with a leg kick.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
Kai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kai slips under a jab.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Kai.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Kai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billy Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Douglas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai throws a front kick aimed at Douglas's knee but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai moves out of range as Douglas strikes.
Douglas throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
Kai swinging wildly here.
Douglas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Kai throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Kai digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai avoids the body shot from Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Douglas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Douglas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kai looks to land a combination but Douglas avoids it well.
Kai misses with the combination.
Kai takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas lands a jab to Kai's midsection.
Douglas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kai avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Kai moves out of range of the leg kick from Douglas.
Douglas feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Kai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kai lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Douglas.
Douglas connects with a solid leg kick.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Douglas looks gassed!
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Kai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Douglas throws a wild body kick that Kai sees coming a mile off.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Kai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas looks to throw a body kick
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai works over Douglas's head and body with a nice combination.
Kai misses with a kick to the body.
Douglas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kai connects with a looping right hand.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Kai slips under a jab.
Kai misses with a double jab.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kai slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Douglas pushes Kai away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Kai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai tries to stall but Douglas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas being controlled against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Kai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Douglas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Douglas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kai.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Douglas slips under a jab from Kai.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Douglas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Douglas.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kai eats them both and turns towards Douglas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kai lands a two punch combo.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Douglas has Kai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
Kai is looking to control Douglas's arms but Douglas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kai has his back to the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Douglas.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai blocking some punches.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Douglas tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglas is keeping busy.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Douglas pushes Kai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kai lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai wants to stall.
Douglas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kai is working Douglas over against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai blocking some punches.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Kai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Kai trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Douglas lands a right hand.
Kai can't get the takedown.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Kai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Douglas slips a straight right by Kai.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Douglas throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Douglas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai is able to avoid easily.
Kekoa Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Douglas, as that shot connected.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Douglas can pounce on him.
Kai misses with a few strikes there.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Kai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai tries to move into range but Douglas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kekoa Kai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Douglas throws a lazy uppercut
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Kai throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
Douglas dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a head kick. Kai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Douglas lands with a right hand.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Douglas is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Kai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Douglas.
Kai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Douglas throws a front kick that sends Kai stumbling back into the ropes.
Douglas connects with a jab.
Kai throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Kai stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas scores with a push kick.
Douglas throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Douglas cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Douglas wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Douglas jabs Kai right on the nose. Kai blinks but takes it well.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kai. Kai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Douglas connects with a nice looking jab.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai lands a jab.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Kai.
Douglas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Douglas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Douglas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Douglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Kai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Douglas misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Douglas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Douglas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Douglas.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kai!
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Kai.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kai cracks Douglas with a good jab.
Kai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas blocks a head kick by Kai.
Kai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Douglas.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Kai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kai lands a jab to Douglas's midsection.
Kai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Douglas misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kai misses with the combination.
Douglas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
Kai lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Kai clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Douglas misses with a combination
and Kai counters with a nice body shot.
Douglas misses with a low kick as Kai jumps back.
Kai slips under a jab from Douglas.
Kai defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai feints a jab promting Douglas to slip. Kai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Douglas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai throws a right hand that Douglas ducks under and follows up with a left that Douglas also avoids with ease.
Douglas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai thows a body kick. Douglas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Douglas takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Douglas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A cross from Kai lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai connects with a single shot there.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Douglas.
Kai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kai duly obliges.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut there from Kai.
Kai throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kai throws a good cross that connects.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kai swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kai throws a solid leg kick but Douglas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kai.
Kai tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai misses with the combination.
Kai digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Douglas as he connects with a hook.
Douglas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Douglas back to the ropes. Kai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
Douglas pushes Kai away with a front kick.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Kai.
Douglas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Douglas wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Douglas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Douglas under the eye.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Douglas.
Kai misses with a double jab.
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai tries to land a body kick
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas swinging wildly here.
Kai scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Kai.
Kai cracks Douglas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai.
Kai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Kai.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of Douglas's head.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Kai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Douglas back to the ropes. Kai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Douglas scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Douglas's head.
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a left and a right that stings Douglas.
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!
Douglas misses with a left hand
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Kai had his way with Billy Douglas in that round.
That's time! Kai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body kick there by Kai.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Douglas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Kai misses.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Douglas back to the ropes. Kai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai looks to land a combination but Douglas avoids it well.
Douglas looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Kai misses with the combination.
Douglas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglas looks to throw a body kick
and Kai counters with a left and a right that stings Douglas.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kai.
Kai checks a low kick from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Douglas throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Douglas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Douglas closes the distance and pushes Kai back into the ropes.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kai trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kai into the ropes.
Douglas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Douglas's brow.
Kai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Douglas's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Douglas dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai tries for a takedown but Douglas manages to get underhooks.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas pushes Kai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Kai is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douglas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai throws an elbow that misses.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands a body punch.
A short right from Douglas on the inside.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Kai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai taking a breather.
Kai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billy Douglas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
A short uppercut from Kai.
A short right from Kai on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kekoa Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Kai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai tries for a takedown but Douglas manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kekoa Kai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kai trying to stall but Douglas improves his position.
Billy Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Douglas.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kekoa Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kai, 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 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kekoa Kai!
Kekoa Kai retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the ring accompanied by Brazilian Death. Nelson has chosen Step into a world - KRS One as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kimbo Nelson has been cut.
Machida darts in and clinches Nelson up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Machida tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machida.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida working aggressively here.
Nelson tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machida into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Machida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the ropes.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Machida is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the ropes.
A short uppercut from Machida.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
Machida avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Nelson tries to stall but Machida uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Machida dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
Machida pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Machida lands a right hand.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson is looking to control Machida's arms but Machida gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the ropes.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nelson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida digs a right hand into Nelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelson's gas tank.
Machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson wants to stall.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Nelson looks gassed!
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida lands a right hand.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson has Machida pushed against the ropes.
Machida works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nelson obliges.
Machida slowing the pace effectively.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Machida looking to slow down the pace here.
Nelson wants to stall.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nelson.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Machida has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the ropes.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Machida leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Machida tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida working aggressively here.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nelson is leaning against Machida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machida tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson looking to stall.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Machida looking to stall.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machida lands a body shot.
Machida is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machida has his back to the ropes.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machida into the ropes.
Machida pushes Nelson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Nelson leaning against his opponent.
Dameon Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machida stalling in the clinch but Nelson improves position.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Nelson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dameon Machida.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a good, hard body kick but Machida shrugs it off.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Nelson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Machida really felt that one!
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Machida misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida misses with a hook
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida is rocked!
Nelson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Machida! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kimbo Nelson!
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