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BFE 107: Eldritch Vs Oliweli PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decimus Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Decimus Aurelio! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aldo checks the leg kick.
Aurelio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aldo sprawls well initially but Aurelio persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Aurelio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though. Aldo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aurelio. Aurelio won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet. Aurelio thows a big elbow that misses. Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aldo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Aldo stops Aurelio from getting back to his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Aurelio is doing well to control the position and prevent Aldo from advancing to side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Aurelio trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 The ref stands the fighters back up. Decimus Aurelio was stalling too much, according to the referee. Aurelio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo. Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aurelio missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Aurelio fails in his attempt to clinch. Aurelio checks a low kick from Aldo. Aurelio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aurelio if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aurelio moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo. Aldo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Aurelio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aldo. That one must have hurt. Aldo throws a leg kick but Aurelio sees it coming and moves out of range. Aldo leaves Aurelio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Aurelio looks gassed! Aldo tries to work over Aurelio's front leg with a kick but Aurelio checks it. Aldo slips a straight right by Aurelio.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Aldo thumps Aurelio with a low kick. Aurelio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aurelio feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Aurelio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Aurelio throws a big right hand that misses. Aurelio with a flurry of punches that miss. Aurelio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelio is one step ahead there. Aldo is working hard here to advance position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Aurelio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Aurelio throws a big right hand that misses. Aurelio stops Aldo from standing up. Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelio. Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aurelio thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Aurelio avoids a kick to the body.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aurelio is out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelio. Aldo lands a head kick!
Aldo misses with a low kick as Aurelio jumps back. Aldo throws a head kick that misses. Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Aurelio's leg but Aurelio calmly moves out of range. Aurelio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aldo's head backwards. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo. A good leg kick by Aldo.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A solid body kick from Aldo. Aurelio doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aurelio is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Aurelio moves his leg out of the way. Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Aurelio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Aldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aurelio. Aurelio tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range. Aurelio looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range. Aldo takes one to the side of the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Aurelio avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Aldo connects with a solid leg kick. Aldo is looking to land body kicks. Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Aurelio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Aldo throws a leg kick that misses. Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick. Aurelio missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Aldo throws a leg kick but Aurelio sees it coming and moves out of range. Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelio is able to avoid easily. Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Aurelio's leg but Aurelio calmly moves out of range. Aurelio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Aldo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aldo misses with a low kick. Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aurelio if he has to take too many more of those.
Aurelio is breathing heavily. Aurelio avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Aldo wants to land a leg kick but Aurelio is out of range. Aldo looks for the body kick but Aurelio saw that one coming. A jab from Aurelio misses. Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aurelio takes a step back to recover. Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far. Aldo throws a low kick but Aurelio moves out of range easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Aldo lands a head kick!
Aldo wants to slow Aurelio down by chopping away at his legs. Aurelio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo. This has been an exciting period of action! Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick. Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf. A slapping body kick lands there for Aldo. Aldo connects with an inside leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aldo scores with a head kick. Aurelio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aldo throws a head kick that misses. Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Aurelio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelio tries to avoid it. Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aurelio blocks a leg kick. Aldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aurelio. Aldo lands a high kick!
Aldo feints and then cracks Aurelio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelio down. Aurelio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Aurelio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelio can do to turn this around?
 That's one minute gone in the round. Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick. Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick. Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Aldo. Aldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aldo lands a head kick!
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Aurelio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelio tries to avoid it. Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Aldo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action! Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Aurelio down.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Aldo connects with a solid leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Aurelio down. Aldo thows a body kick. Aurelio tries to catch it but that hurt him. Aldo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. An inside leg kick lands from Aldo. Aurelio checks the leg kick. Aurelio misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelio. Aurelio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aurelio checks the leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aldo - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Aldo cracks the inside of Aurelio's front leg. Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Aurelio in the body. Aldo lands with a slapping head kick. Aldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A good leg kick by Aldo. Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Aurelio moved away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Aurelio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aldo!
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Aurelio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelio tries to avoid it. A good leg kick by Aldo. Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelio throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily. Aurelio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Decimus Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aldo scores with a head kick. Aurelio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Aurelio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aldo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Aldo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, 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 30:26 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keemo Jakkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keemo Jakkar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keemo Jakkar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Jakkar's shoulder, as Jakkar tries to avoid the shot.
Jakkar has managed to clinch.
Jakkar tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzalez avoids the damage to the body. Jakkar tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.
Jakkar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Jakkar working Gonzalez over with knees to the body.
Jakkar jumps guard and drags Gonzalez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gonzalez stops Jakkar from standing up. Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jakkar dives on top into guard. Jakkar trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Jakkar gets to his feet. Gonzalez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jakkar shoots and misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jakkar's guard now. Jakkar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily. Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez gets to his feet. Jakkar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Jakkar scores with a nice body kick.
Jakkar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jakkar wants it to stay on the feet.
Jakkar drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jakkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now. Jakkar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms. Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakkar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzalez smiles and moves away.
Jakkar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jakkar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it. Jakkar with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Pete Gonzalez has been cut. Gonzalez looking for a takedown. Gonzalez looks gassed!
Gonzalez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Jakkar dodges it nicely.
Jakkar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gonzalez working over Jakkar with some ground and pound. Jakkar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jakkar works his way to full guard. Good work. Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gonzalez won't allow Jakkar to get back to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Jakkar keeps moving. Gonzalez thows a big elbow that misses.
Gonzalez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jakkar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonzalez, into his guard.
Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jakkar is aware though and is defending well. Jakkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jakkar has passed into half guard!
Gonzalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jakkar passes into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keemo Jakkar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pete Gonzalez'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.
Jakkar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Jakkar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage. Jakkar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jakkar misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakkar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Jakkar takes the fight into the clinch. Jakkar misses with a knee strike.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakkar uses good head movement to avoid it. Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jakkar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage. Jakkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now. Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakkar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gonzalez preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakkar is keeping the position for now. Gonzalez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily. Gonzalez postures up.
Jakkar pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
 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.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Keemo Jakkar just wasn't active enough. Jakkar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keemo Jakkar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jakkar throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Jakkar fights it but they end up in guard. Pete Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far. Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound. Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss. Gonzalez trying to control but Jakkar is working from the bottom. Jakkar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jakkar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakkar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakkar has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jakkar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jakkar uses it to pass to side control.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep but Jakkar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jakkar tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away. Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Jakkar maintains control. Jakkar controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pete Gonzalez'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!
Jakkar throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand. Jakkar throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side. Jakkar shoots and misses enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jakkar moves into the clinch. Jakkar trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Jakkar.
Gonzalez pulls guard successfully.
Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Jakkar defends easily.
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jakkar defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jakkar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jakkar passes into side control.
Jakkar controlling the position. Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
 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.
Jakkar stands up. Jakkar misses with a body kick. Jakkar throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily. Keemo Jakkar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakkar clinches. Jakkar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzalez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jakkar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keemo Jakkar has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Jakkar.
Jakkar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Jakkar has the dominant position. Jakkar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gonzalez cracks Jakkar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jakkar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Jakkar has taken the fight into the clinch. Jakkar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Jakkar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keemo Jakkar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jakkar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now. Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jakkar is trying to defend but Gonzalez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jakkar tries to kick Gonzalez off but Gonzalez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez passes the guard and advances to mount! Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
Gonzalez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gonzalez extends the arm and Jakkar is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Luger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alvin Campos! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Campos swings and misses with a shot to the body and Luger counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Alvin Campos has been cut. Campos misses with an uppercut
and Luger counters with a nice body shot. Campos tries for a takedown but Luger circles away easily and Campos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Campos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luger back to the cage. Campos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Campos connects with a body shot that sends Luger's belly button to the back. A telegraphed right hand from Luger misses the target. Campos tests Luger's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Campos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luger has time to react. Sloppy strikes from Campos. Those never looked like landing. Campos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campos. Luger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campos. Luger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campos counters with a left and a right that stings Luger. Campos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luger counters with a slapping leg kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Campos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luger avoids it really well and circles away. Campos takes one to the side of the head.
Campos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luger.
Campos misses with a double jab
and Luger counters with a shoot takedown. Campos fights it but they end up in guard. Luger stays in close to Campos's body and controls the position. Campos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Luger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luger uses it to pass to side control.
Campos struggling a bit here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Luger taking a break here but Campos is having none of it and regains half guard. Luger tries to pass to full mount but Campos defends it. Campos moves into full guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Campos has Luger pulled in close to control his posture. Luger trying to control but Campos is working from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Campos is trying to control the position but Luger postures up. 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 Lex Luger will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alvin Campos's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Campos throws a right and a left that Luger avoids nicely. Alvin Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Campos works his way to full guard. Good work. Campos working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Luger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Campos wants to sweep here but Luger controlling him for the moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Luger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A slow jab from Campos misses its intended target. A punch lands to the side of Campos 's head but he takes it in his stride. Campos misses with a hook to the body
and Luger counters with a straight right hand. Campos swings for the body but Luger moves out of range.
Campos stalks Luger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luger's face. Luger staggers backwards, shaken. Campos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campos swings and misses with a shot to the body and Luger counters with a body kick that stops Campos in his tracks momentarily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Luger misses with an uppercut. Luger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campos throws out the jab. Luger avoids the body shot from Campos.
Campos sizes up Luger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Campos throws a right hand that misses
and Luger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Campos is lucky that one didn't land flush. Alvin Campos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luger misses with a hook
and Campos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Luger throws an overhand right that lands on Campos's shoulder, as Campos tries to avoid the shot. Luger digs a good body shot into Campos's ribs. Luger throws out a loose jab but Campos uses good head movement to avoid it. Campos throws a combination that misses and Luger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Luger looks for a takedown but Campos sprawls well. Luger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Campos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Campos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Campos. Lex Luger is winning the standup battle so far. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campos!
Luger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campos circles away. Campos throws a right and a left that both miss. Luger dodges the punch combination from Campos.
Luger moves forwards but Campos connects with a nice, crisp jab. Luger misses with an uppercut. Campos saw that one coming. Campos misses with a hook. Luger ducked under it nicely. Luger throws a series of punches but Campos moves out of range. Luger swings widly with a right hand
and Campos counters with a two punch combo. Luger moves out of range as Campos strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Campos misses the body punch and Luger counters with a straight right hand. Campos swings and misses with a shot to the body and Luger counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Campos misses with a takedown attempt and Luger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Luger moves out of range of the strikes. Campos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luger throws out the jab. Campos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Luger lands a body shot.
Campos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luger counters with a nice uppercut. Campos lands a jab to the head.
Campos misses the shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Campos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Campos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luger misses with an uppercut
and Campos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campos. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvin Campos will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Alvin Campos's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Campos lands a slapping body shot.
Campos thuds his right hand into Luger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Campos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campos lands with a cross. Luger connects with the punch. Campos fails with a takedown attempt. Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Campos throws a hook but Luger blocks it. Campos misses with a double jab
and Luger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Campos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Luger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Campos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luger counters with a straight right hand. Campos shoots in but Luger avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lex Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Campos. Campos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Luger tries to bum rush Campos with a series of wild strikes but Campos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Campos scores with a jab to the jaw. Luger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campos. Campos throws a lazy uppercut
and Luger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Campos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luger counters with a nice uppercut. Campos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Luger to counter with a crisp jab. Luger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campos. Campos takes a swing at Luger's ribcage but misses.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Campos throws an off balance right hand
and Luger counters with a right hand to the body. Luger lands with a straight right. Campos didn't see that one coming. 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! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luger. Luger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Campos misses with a jab to the body
and Luger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Campos swings widly with a right hand
and Campos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Campos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luger.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt and Luger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Campos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Campos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luger.
Luger throws a jab but it's blocked by Campos. Luger throws a hook but Campos avoids it easily. Campos throws a body punch but Luger moves out of range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Campos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luger counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Luger looking to finish! Luger is stalling in the full guard. Luger wants to control from the top but Campos keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
 The ref stands the fighters back up because Lex Luger just wasn't active enough. Campos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Campos blocks a jab. Campos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Luger thows a huge punch but Campos dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Luger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight! Lex Luger showed his dominance in that final round. Well Luger 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 30:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lex Luger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Shield. Vic Mackey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Mackey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatsuyo Hayate! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayate shoots in and bounces Mackey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hayate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mackey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hayate throws and elbow that misses. Mackey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayate's guard. Nice move by Mackey!
Hayate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayate has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mackey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hayate. Hayate prevents Mackey from improving position. Mackey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayate on the ground.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hayate tries to improve position but can't. Hayate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hayate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mackey pulls his head out easily.
Mackey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Tatsuyo Hayate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hayate ducks under a wild hook from Mackey. Vic Mackey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mackey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mackey tries to get out of the position. Hayate tries to free his leg and advance position but Mackey is retaining full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mackey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mackey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayate. Mackey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hayate throws and elbow that misses. Mackey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayate's guard. Nice move by Mackey!
Hayate looking for a guillotine here but Mackey defends easily.
Mackey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayate has his foot on Mackey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mackey works his way back into a safe position though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mackey is aware though and is defending well.
Hayate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mackey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mackey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mackey has picked Hayate up and slammed him! Hayate can't keep hold of the triangle and Mackey manages to pass to side control! Hayate looks gassed! Mackey controls the position from side control. Hayate manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mackey pulls his head out easily. Mackey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayate does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayate looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are battling for position here. Hayate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayate has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mackey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hayate.
Mackey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayate misses with a takedown letting Mackey counter with a right hand. Hayate has his takedown stuffed and Hayate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mackey lands a nice hook to Hayate's body. Hayate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mackey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hayates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hayate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tatsuyo Hayate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hayate shoots and misses and Mackey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vic Mackey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuyo Hayate. Good standup being displayed there by Mackey as he connects with a hook. Mackey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hayate is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mackey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayate in his tracks.
 Hayate is rocked! Hayate shoots and misses and Mackey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hayate is still on wobbly legs! Can Mackey finish him? Hayate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hayate on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mackey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mackey dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hayate seems to have recovered his senses. Hayate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mackey. Hayate with a poor takedown and Mackey counters with a straight right hand. Hayate gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hayate tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Mackey is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hayate buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hayate!! Hayate is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Mackey throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Mackey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Haffa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Haffa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conner Cruz! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cruz misses with a takedown and Haffa counters with a left to the body. Cruz misses with a takedown and Haffa counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Haffa on his heels. He'll look to pass Haffa's guard now, I'm sure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haffa is keeping the position for now. Haffa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haffa keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haffa is keeping the position for now. Haffa keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haffa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Haffa wants to stand but Cruz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
 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. Haffa is standing up over Cruz. Cruz looks to escape but Haffa dives into side control.
Cruz is trying to control Haffa's posture but Haffa avoids it. Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Haffa is dominant here and he's now got Cruz's back! Cruz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Cruz is in bad spot here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Haffa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but Haffa has full control of the position and if anything, Cruz has just worked his way into a worse spot. Cruz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Cruz breaks Haffa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
 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. Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Haffa is retaining full guard. Haffa looking for a sweep. Not yet Haffa, not yet. Haffa keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. Haffa wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. 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 Harry Haffa will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Cruz tries for a takedown but Haffa circles away easily and Haffa counters with a nice body shot. Haffa throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard. Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Haffa is retaining full guard. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Haffa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haffa dives on top into guard.
Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haffa has picked Cruz up and slammed him! Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Haffa manages to pass to side control! Cruz tries to bench press Haffa off him but Haffa keeps the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffa stands up and we're back to a striking position. Conner Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cruz with a poor takedown and Haffa counters with a stiff right hand. Cruz is breathing heavily. Good shot there by Haffa. Cruz wants to clinch but Haffa slips to the side enabling Haffa to counter with a crisp jab. Cruz misses with a takedown and Haffa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Harry Haffa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Cruz. Haffa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A slapping leg kick lands for Haffa.
Haffa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Harry Haffa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cruz wants to clinch and Haffa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch and Haffa counters with a right hand to the body. Cruz tries to clinch and Haffa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Haffa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Haffa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Haffa counters with a nice leg kick. Haffa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Haffa digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Haffa works Cruz's body with a nice hook. Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Haffa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good leg kick by Haffa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haffa lands with a cross. A jab lands there for Haffa. Cruz closes the distance but Haffa moves to the side and Haffa counters with a nice body shot.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffa pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch. Haffa lands with a light punch inside. Haffa has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Haffa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haffa lands with a short shot to the head. Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Haffa shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Haffa is working Cruz over against the cage. A hook to the body from Haffa.
Haffa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haffa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haffa. Haffa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haffa digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs. Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haffa scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Haffa dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Haffa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards. Cruz wants to clinch but Haffa slips to the side and Haffa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Haffa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz. Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haffa 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.
Conner Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Haffa thuds a left hand into Cruz's body. Haffa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Haffa connects with a single shot there. Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Haffa scores with a punch to the head. Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown and Haffa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Haffa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz. Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch and Haffa counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Haffa jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance. Haffa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed and Haffa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Haffa scores with a nice head shot.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Cruz with a poor takedown and Haffa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Harry Haffa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Cruz. Haffa lands with a right hand. Haffa punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch. Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head. Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Haffa 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.
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! Haffa lands a jab to the head.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haffa counters with a left to the body. Haffa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Haffa scores with a hook. Haffa lands a slapping body shot.
Haffa cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs. Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Haffa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though. Haffa thumps Cruz with a low kick. Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haffa finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head. Harry Haffa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Haffa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Cruz with a poor takedown and Haffa counters with a straight right hand. Haffa lands with a shot to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Haffa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A slapping body kick lands there for Haffa. Haffa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haffa duly obliges. A cross from Haffa lands. Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Haffa throws out a powerful jab. Haffa lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cruz looks to clinch and Haffa counters with a straight right hand. Cruz tries for a takedown but Haffa circles away easily and Haffa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cruz thinking.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Haffa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haffa, 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 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Haffa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Mccaughan! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mccaughan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Coon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mccaughan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mccaughan misses with a body shot.
Coon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Coon has his takedown stuffed and Mccaughan counters with a nice body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agamemnon Coon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Coon with a lazy takedown attempt and Mccaughan counters with a nice uppercut. Coon with a lazy takedown attempt and Mccaughan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Coon is breathing heavily. Coon misses with a takedown and Mccaughan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Mccaughan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An inside leg kick lands from Mccaughan. Mccaughan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mccaughan tries to bum rush Coon with a series of wild strikes but Coon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Coon with a lazy takedown attempt and Mccaughan counters with a two punch combo. Mccaughan throws a series of strikes that have Coon backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mccaughan. Mccaughan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Coon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mccaughan scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mccaughan. Beautiful body shot. Mccaughan lands a right hook to the body.
Mccaughan moves into range and clinches up with Coon.
Mccaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mccaughan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mccaughan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mccaughan throws a series of punches but Coon moves out of range. Coon fails with the takedown letting Mccaughan counter with a right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Mccaughan.
Coon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Mccaughan. Coon walks into a jab. Mccaughan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coon in his tracks. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mccaughan.
Agamemnon Coon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mccaughan throws a shot to the body.
Mccaughan throws a combination. Coon tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mccaughan is working the combinations to good effect here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mccaughan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mccaughan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from Mccaughan. Coon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Mccaughan. Coon 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.
Mccaughan closes the distance and pushes Coon back into the cage. Mccaughan stalling in the clinch.
Mccaughan breaks the clinch.
Mccaughan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coon under the eye. Coon misses with a takedown and Mccaughan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mccaughan drops Coon with a beautiful combination! Coon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mccaughan is looking for the KO!
 Coon is rocked! Coon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Oh Coon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mccaughan drives through and clinches with Coon against the cage.
Mccaughan manages to break the clinch.
Mccaughan lands with an overhand left. Mccaughan catches Coon with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Coon forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Mccaughan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Man Walking- The Die Hunns. Koylio has chosen Moonsorrow - Köyliönjärven Jäällä (Pakanavedet II) 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lalli Koylio! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Bong forces Koylio back against the cage and clinches. Bong stalling against the cage.
Koylio wants a takedown but no success here.
Bong stalls. Koylio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koylio misses with a left hand
and Bong counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Koylio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koylio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.
Koylio has an active guard here but Bong has managed to pass into half guard.
Bong is keen to just control but Koylio is a slippery customer. Bong lands strikes from half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bong stands up out of the half guard.
Koylio drives through with a takedown into Bong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Koylio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bong's guard. Bong is looking for a sweep. Koylio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koylio seems to be working for a kimura but Bong defends the submission attempt.
Koylio is working for a submission of some sort.
Koylio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koylio.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio is working for a kimura but Bong is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bong wants to improve his position but Koylio is controlling well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Koylio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bong keeps working.
Koylio is working for a kimura here but Bong manages to reverse the position and he's now in Koylio's guard.
Koylio wants to sweep but no luck.
Koylio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Koylio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koylio is looking for a triangle but Bong pushes his legs off easily.
Koylio 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.
Bong stands up and waves to Koylio to follow him. Koylio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bong pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koylio. Koylio throws and elbow that misses. Bong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koylio's guard. Nice move by Bong! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koylio is on top in guard.
Koylio looks gassed! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lalli Koylio's cut. That's time! Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bong misses with a combination
and Bong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Koylio missing with a left hand there. Bong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Koylio tries to score a body lock takedown but Bong shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Koylio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koylio. Koylio fails with the takedown
and Bong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koylio's guard. Billa Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lalli Koylio. Bong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koylio is proving hard to escape from. Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Koylio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Koylio is breathing heavily. Bong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Koylio keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billa Bong. Koylio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bong. Koylio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong. Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koylio.
Bong darts in and clinches Koylio up against the cage. Koylio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bong gets underhooks to prevent Koylio's takedown attempt.
Koylio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bong lands an elbow that stopped Koylio in his tracks for a moment. Bong taking a breather. Koylio tries for a takedown but Bong manages to get underhooks.
Koylio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koylio backwards.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koylio to the mat. Koylio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bong stands up and waves to Koylio to follow him. Bong connects with a high kick.
Bong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Koylio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bong is working Koylio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bong decides to take the fight back to the feet. Koylio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bong. Bong feints a jab promting Koylio to slip. Bong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koylio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Koylio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koylio keeps working. Billa Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The referee asks Bong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bong prefers to stall for the moment though. Koylio is looking for a sweep. Koylio is letting Bong control him for a moment. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bong tries for a kimura but Koylio is defending well. Koylio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Koylio is not content to let Bong control the position. Bong lands a decent elbow from side control. Koylio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Koylio looks to land a strike but Bong avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Koylio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koylio trying to control the position but Bong is working away.
Koylio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koylio's guard! Nice work there by Bong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billa Bong dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Lalli Koylio'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!
Bong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koylio avoids the head kick by Bong.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Koylio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bong.
 It looks like Billa Bong has been cut. Koylio lands a slapping body shot.
Koylio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Bong wants to stall.
Bong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koylio up against the cage. Koylio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Koylio thows a leg kick but Bong checks it and Bong counters with a head kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koylio to the ground. Bong is now in Koylio's guard.
Koylio working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bong defends it easily. Bong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koylio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bong stands up over Koylio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Koylio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koylio working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
Koylio working for submissions but it's allowed Bong to get to half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Koylio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bong has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Bong trying to control but Koylio is having none of it. Koylio is trying desperately to improve position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bong controlling the position easily from mount. Koylio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Billa Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bong lands a big elbow. Koylio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Bong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Koylio moves into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Koylio keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully. Koylio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bong! Bong tries to lock up and control but Koylio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billa Bong. Well Bong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keastie Kannegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brandon Jackson enters the cage!
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166 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keastie Kannegaard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Jackson! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kannegaard is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. Jackson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kannegaard misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Kannegaard will be more careful next time no doubt. Keastie Kannegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Kannegaard counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt. Kannegaard cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kannegaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kannegaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannegaard. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kannegaard.
Kannegaard just misses with a punch to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kannegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson misses with a right hand and Kannegaard counters with a straight right hand. Kannegaard misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kannegaard's guard now. Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Kannegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kannegaard has wrist control. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kannegaard is retaining full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kannegaard wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kannegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Jackson with a nice head shot there. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson looking to pass the guard. Jackson trying to control but Kannegaard is working from the bottom. Kannegaard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kannegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannegaard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kannegaard tries to get out of the position. Kannegaard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kannegaard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kannegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jackson wants to control from the top but Kannegaard keeps moving. Kannegaard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kannegaard counters with a thumping low kick. Kannegaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kannegaard misses with a wild body shot. Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kannegaard. Kannegaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jackson misses with a double jab
and Kannegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kannegaard swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson lands a jab to Kannegaard's midsection. Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kannegaard tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Jackson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kannegaard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Kannegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jackson throws a combination that misses and Kannegaard counters with a lovely shot to the body. That kick from Kannegaard tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on. Kannegaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Kannegaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kannegaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jackson misses with a double jab
and Kannegaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kannegaard circles away quickly and effectively. Kannegaard throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kannegaard lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss! Kannegaard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kannegaard counter with a right hand. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kannegaard counters with a nice body shot. Kannegaard lands with an overhand left. Kannegaard throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely. Kannegaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. Kannegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. Kannegaard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Keastie Kannegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kannegaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Brandon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kannegaard. Donk. Kannegaard catches Jackson right on the button with a cross. Keastie Kannegaard is winning the standup battle so far. Kannegaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kannegaard. Kannegaard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kannegaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kannegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kannegaard throws a head kick that half lands.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kannegaard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands. Kannegaard throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kannegaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head. Kannegaard stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken. Kannegaard lands a two punch combo.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kannegaard. Kannegaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kannegaard. Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kannegaard.
Kannegaard falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab. Kannegaard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. Jackson misses with a right hand and Kannegaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kannegaard to counter with a crisp jab. Kannegaard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kannegaard scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keastie Kannegaard dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Kannegaard backs away looking to recover. Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a combination that misses and Kannegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kannegaard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kannegaard wants it to stay on the feet. Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kannegaard throws a half hearted mid kick. Jab from Kannegaard. Kannegaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice jab there from Kannegaard. Kannegaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kannegaard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though. Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kannegaard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. An inside leg kick from Kannegaard misses. Kannegaard scores with a nice strike. Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Kannegaard. Jackson misses with a double jab
and Kannegaard counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kannegaard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kannegaard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kannegaard misses with an uppercut
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kannegaard's guard. Kannegaard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kannegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kannegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kannegaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jackson won't allow Kannegaard to sweep him here. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kannegaard seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kannegaard throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kannegaard. Jackson checks a low kick from Kannegaard. Kannegaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kannegaard connects with a crisp jab. Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kannegaard which made him look bad. Kannegaard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kannegaard cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kannegaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson. Decent striking displayed by Kannegaard there. Kannegaard misses with a straight left. Kannegaard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kannegaard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good leg kick by Kannegaard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Kannegaard seems unphased.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kannegaard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Keastie Kannegaard showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kannegaard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keastie Kannegaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Pagliera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagliera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rammstein - Mein Herz Brennt . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gianfranco Pagliera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob McGill! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGill throws a looping overhand right but Pagliera ducks down to avoid it. Pagliera misses with a low kick.
McGill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pagliera has his foot on McGill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGill works his way back into a safe position though. McGill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Pagliera wants to stand and escape but McGill is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pagliera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGill trying to control but Pagliera is working from the bottom. McGill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. McGill throwing strikes from guard but Pagliera blocks nicely. McGill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pagliera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGill is sitting in close to Pagliera's body. Pagliera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McGill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McGill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pagliera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gianfranco Pagliera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azrael Eldritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleki Oliweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eldritch comes to the cage accompanied by True Faith. Oliweli has chosen Chant & E Ala E as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kaleki Oliweli has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azrael Eldritch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleki Oliweli! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eldritch thuds a left hand into Oliweli's body. Azrael Eldritch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eldritch motions for Oliweli to come forward. Eldritch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Eldritch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliweli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Eldritch throws a leg kick that misses. Eldritch misses the body punch and Oliweli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oliweli scores with a jab to the body. Nice straight punches there by Oliweli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliweli. An inside leg kick from Eldritch misses. Oliweli punishes Eldritch's body with a nice straight punch. Eldritch takes one to the chin there. Eldritch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliweli manages to avoid it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Oliweli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eldritch.
Eldritch misses with a leg kick and Oliweli counters with a stiff right hand. Eldritch connects with a solid leg kick. Eldritch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliweli misses with an uppercut
and Eldritch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Eldritch throws a lazy head kick and Oliweli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Eldritch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliweli just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliweli connects with the punch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Eldritch misses the body punch and Oliweli counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oliweli blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Eldritch is predictable there and Oliweli counters with a lovely shot to the body. Oliweli looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldritch is just out of range. Oliweli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Eldritch tries to land a front kick but Oliweli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Eldritch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliweli doesn't seem bothered though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eldritch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliweli. That did some damage! Eldritch swings widly with a right hand
and Oliweli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliweli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eldritch looks for the body kick but Oliweli saw that one coming. A combination from Eldritch does no damage. Nice body punch from Oliweli. Eldritch avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oliweli misses with an uppercut. Eldritch saw that one coming. Eldritch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Oliweli counters with a lovely straight right hand! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eldritch.
Oliweli scores with a jab.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Eldritch misses the shot to the body. A solid body kick from Eldritch. Oliweli dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A bone on bone clash there as Oliweli blocks the leg kick.
Eldritch throws a leg kick and Oliweli counters with a right hand to the body. Oliweli throws a lazy uppercut
and Eldritch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oliweli moves into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliweli can't find room to land a body shot as Eldritch controls the action.
Eldritch lands with a right to the head. Oliweli leaning his opponent against the cage. Eldritch misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleki Oliweli dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Oliweli. Beautiful body shot. Eldritch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Eldritch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliweli's calf. Oliweli scores with the left hand. Eldritch knows he should have avoided that one. Eldritch misses with a shot to the body and Oliweli counters with a nice uppercut. Eldritch is looking to wear down Oliweli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Oliweli throws a series of punches but Eldritch avoids them all with ease. Eldritch throws a nice inside leg kick. Eldritch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eldritch works Oliweli's body with a nice hook. Nice body punch from Eldritch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Eldritch misses with a kick to the body and Oliweli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Oliweli with a hook. Oliweli scores with a nice right hand.
Oliweli scores with a jab to the jaw. Oliweli takes one on the button. Eldritch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliweli counters with a straight right hand. Eldritch looks to land a body kick but Oliweli moved away. A lazy body kick from Eldritch and Oliweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Eldritch just misses with a punch to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliweli misses with an uppercut. Eldritch throws out a leg kick but Oliweli moves out of range and Eldritch only half commits. Eldritch gets off balance looking for a body kick and Oliweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Eldritch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliweli.
Eldritch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Eldritch throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Oliweli counters with a nice body shot. Oliweli jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliweli lands with a good body shot. Eldritch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliweli counters with a nice body shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Eldritch throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliweli counters with a stiff right hand. Eldritch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oliweli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eldritch finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliweli's head. Eldritch throws a leg kick and Oliweli counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A thudding body kick lands there by Eldritch!
Eldritch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliweli. Eldritch misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Oliweli. Oliweli throws a lazy right hand but Eldritch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Eldritch throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Oliweli counter with a right hand. Oliweli misses with a hook to the body
and Eldritch counters with a slapping leg kick. Eldritch avoids the body shot from Oliweli.
Eldritch throws a leg kick enabling Oliweli to counter with a crisp jab. Oliweli misses with a body shot.
Eldritch misses with a leg kick. Oliweli avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliweli avoids the head kick by Eldritch.
An inside leg kick from Eldritch misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaleki Oliweli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Eldritch avoids the body shot from Oliweli.
Oliweli thuds a left hand into Eldritch's body. Eldritch throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliweli counters with a nice body shot. A lazy body kick from Eldritch and Oliweli counters with a lovely shot to the body. A shot to the body from Oliweli misses and Eldritch counters with a nice kick to the body. Oliweli moves out of range as Eldritch throws a body kick.
Eldritch goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Eldritch throws a head kick that misses. Eldritch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Oliweli misses with a body punch
and Eldritch counters with a stiff right hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Eldritch tries to score with a low kick but Oliweli moves his leg out of the way. Oliweli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eldritch counters with a low kick, right behind Oliweli 's knee. Eldritch thows a leg kick but Oliweli checks it and Oliweli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oliweli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Eldritch moves out of range of the strikes. Oliweli throws a shot from downtown. Eldritch moves away and avoids it. Eldritch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Oliweli misses with a shot to the body and Eldritch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliweli thinking. Eldritch misses with the body kick and Oliweli counters with a right hand to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eldritch moves away. Eldritch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Oliweli scores with a jab. Eldritch acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Oliweli tries to bum rush Eldritch with a series of wild strikes but Eldritch uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Eldritch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eldritch throws a lazy body kick and Oliweli counters with a left to the body. A low kick from Eldritch misses and Oliweli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oliweli misses with a body shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliweli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eldritchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Oliweli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oliweli misses with a jab to the body
and Eldritch counters with a good low kick that Oliweli was not able to check. Oliweli scores with a jab. Eldritch acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Eldritch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Oliweli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eldritch fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliweli in the body. Eldritch looks to throw a body kick and Oliweli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eldritch thinking. Oliweli misses with a hook to the body
and Eldritch counters with a slapping leg kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Eldritch misses with a body kick. Eldritch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Eldritch is predictable there and Eldritch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A low kick from Eldritch is predictable there
and Oliweli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Eldritch throws a head punch that misses. Oliweli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oliweli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eldritch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Eldritch scores with an uppercut up the middle. Oliweli misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliweli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliweli. Eldritch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eldritch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Azrael Eldritch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kaleki Oliweli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Eldritch swings widly with a right hand
and Oliweli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Azrael Eldritch. Well Oliweli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaleki Oliweli!
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