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EFC 84: Tanner vs Maia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Naulapyssy's choice of entrance music: Raised Hammerfist. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Naulapyssy misses with a takedown and Johnson moves into the clinch. Johnson tightens his grip and picks Naulapyssy up, before dumping him to the ground. Naulapyssy manages to land in guard. Naulapyssy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Johnson stays in close to Naulapyssy's body and controls the position. Johnson wants to control from the top but Naulapyssy keeps moving. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Naulapyssy wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position. Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Johnson. Naulapyssy tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Naulapyssy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Naulapyssy is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Naulapyssy wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Naulapyssy is holding on for dear life with his legs. Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Johnson slows the pace down in half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Johnson postures up.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound. Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Naulapyssy blocks nicely. Johnson won't allow Naulapyssy to sweep him here. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naulapyssy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Naulapyssy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson preventing the sweep. Naulapyssy looks gassed! Naulapyssy is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Naulapyssy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Naulapyssy! Johnson cracks Naulapyssy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naulapyssy can do anything to dispel that myth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Naulapyssy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish! Johnson landing shots from mount. Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Johnson looking to control but Naulapyssy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Johnson landing strikes from the mount. Johnson controlling the position easily from mount. Johnson unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson working Naulapyssy over with strikes here. Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Naulapyssy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson with good strikes from the mount here! A nice elbow there by Johnson. Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Naulapyssy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Naulapyssy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson looking to control but Naulapyssy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Johnson lands a nice shot to the head. Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Johnson trying to control but Naulapyssy is having none of it. Naulapyssy can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round. That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top. Naulapyssy closes the distance looking to clinch and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Naulapyssy can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Naulapyssy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Naulapyssy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. Naulapyssy trying to control here.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Naulapyssy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson. Jack Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Naulapyssy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Naulapyssy pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Naulapyssy wants to get back to his feet. Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Naulapyssy manages to get to full guard.
Naulapyssy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naulapyssy keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Johnson landing with the ground and pound. Naulapyssy is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Naulapyssy misses with a wild combination.
Johnson stuns Naulapyssy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Johnson slips a nice elbow through Naulapyssy's hands, connecting with Naulapyssy's forehead. Naulapyssy trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naulapyssy! Johnson content just to control the position here. Naulapyssy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Naulapyssy taking shots to the head. Johnson looking to control but Naulapyssy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Johnson looking to finish Naulapyssy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Naulapyssy! Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Naulapyssy taking shots to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnson landing punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Naulapyssy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow. Johnson controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Naulapyssy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Naulapyssy was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naulapyssy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Johnson working some strikes from top position. Johnson prevents Naulapyssy from getting back to his feet. Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body. Naulapyssy wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it. Naulapyssy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Naulapyssy is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Naulapyssy's hands. Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Naulapyssy seems unphased.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Naulapyssy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Naulapyssy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is in close to Naulapyssy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Johnson controlling from the top position. Naulapyssy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Johnson wants to control from the top but Naulapyssy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Johnson. Naulapyssy darts in trying to clinch and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. Naulapyssy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands. Naulapyssy shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A punch combination from Johnson misses. Johnson lands an overhand right. Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naulapyssy eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A momentary lapse in concentration from Naulapyssy enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Naulapyssy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Naulapyssy wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Johnson controlling the action here. Frank Naulapyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johnson thows a huge punch but Naulapyssy dodges it nicely.
Johnson controlling the action here. Naulapyssy tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Naulapyssy has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Johnson 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 30:25 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pure White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pure White! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Jericho! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jericho has a takedown stuffed. Jericho misses with a right hand and White counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jericho misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection. White tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot. White tries to move into range but Jericho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. White lands a nice shot that snaps Jericho's head back.
Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jericho throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jericho. Jericho misses with a right hand and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jericho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut. White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jericho walks into a straight right hand from White. White lands with a nice combination. Jericho backs away looking to recover. White dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jericho looks gassed! Jericho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jericho throws an off balance right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jericho eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. White lands a glancing blow to the side of Jericho's head. White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jerichos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jericho in his tracks.
Jericho is rocked! White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jericho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jericho scrambles back to his feet. Jericho is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him? White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! White lands with a right hand. White lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming. Dante Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jericho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jericho seems to have recovered his senses. Pure White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Jericho. A jab lands there for White. White lands with a straight right. Jericho didn't see that one coming. White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. White scores with a jab to the head.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White lands a two punch combo.
White sizes up Jericho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pure White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. White lands with a right hand. Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a straight right hand. White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jericho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. White scores with a body shot.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for White. A jab lands there for White. Jericho takes one to the chin there. White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White throws a good cross that connects.
Jericho throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jericho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White scores with a nice right hand.
White thuds his right hand into Jericho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A cross from White lands. White lands a head shot. White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. White scores with a nice right hand.
White lands a lovely overhand right. White lands a big right hand that sends Jericho crashing to the mat! White stays standing though and waves Jericho back to his feet! White connects with a looping right hand.
Jericho is trying desperately to land a takedown but White is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jericho. Jericho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White. White drops Jericho with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jericho looks back up at him and smiles so White waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jericho is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Jericho falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters with a stiff right hand. White jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jericho. Jericho circles away out of range and recomposes himself. White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. White lands a jab. Jericho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. White connects with a right hand. Jericho shakes it off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
A jab from White finds it's way through Jericho's defenses. White lands with an overhand left. White lands a nice hook to Jericho's body. Jericho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. White lands a big right hand that sends Jericho crashing to the mat! White stays standing though and waves Jericho back to his feet! Jericho closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Jericho pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. White dips down and scores with a jab to the body. White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jericho's hands. White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jericho's hands. White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! White lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. White lands a jab to the nose. Jericho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Good shot there by White. Jericho on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pure White dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Jericho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jericho misses with a double jab
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab. Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pure White is winning the standup battle so far. White lands a nice shot that snaps Jericho's head back.
Jericho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jericho can do to turn this around? White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jericho has time to react. White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. White lands a jab to the nose. White scores with a shot to the body.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting White here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jericho under the eye. Jab from White. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jericho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, White has got the better of the exchanges. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White dances in with a quick combination. Jericho is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from White snaps Jericho's head back. Jericho stumbles backwards against the cage. White steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jericho's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jericho just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pure White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave . Wayburn Hilton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Harrison! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hilton looks to clinch and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hilton won't be happy with that. Harrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Hilton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Harrison happy to just control the position for now. Hilton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilton tries to get out of the position. Hilton can't do much from the bottom here. Harrison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Harrison tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Harrison throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hilton is trying to get back to half guard. Harrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Hilton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Hilton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Harrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hilton's shoulder. That is not cool. Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Harrison is looking to take a break and control but Hilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Harrison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Harrison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hilton, who protects the arm well. Hilton is looking to reverse the position. Hilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrison on the ground. A lull in the action here as Harrison stalls from top position. Harrison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hilton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. You can see the frustration on Hilton's face as Harrison controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harrison stands up and beckons Hilton to his feet. Harrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hilton trying to control but Harrison postures up.
Harrison is figuring out what he wants to do next. Harrison thows a huge punch but Hilton dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Harrison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hilton is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Harrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harrison winds up and cracks Hilton with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Harrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Harrison dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hilton looks to clinch and Harrison counters with a left and a right that stings Hilton. Brady Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hilton throws a low kick but Harrison moves out of range easily. Hilton misses with a hook. Harrison misses with a wild combination.
Hilton closes the distance but Harrison moves to the side so Harrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from Hilton. Harrison throws a big right hand that misses. Harrison is stalling in the full guard. Harrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hilton's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harrison controls from within his opponent's guard. Harrison wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Brady Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Hilton looks to clinch and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Harrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Harrison trying to control from half guard but Hilton is working away. Harrison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Harrison stands up and beckons Hilton to join him on the feet. Hilton moves to clinch but Harrison breaks away and Harrison counters with a nice body shot. Hilton tries to clinch but Harrison moves away and Harrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harrison's corner is telling him to maintain position. Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton is keeping the position for now. Harrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Harrison trying to control but Hilton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Hilton tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Harrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harrison stalling. Harrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hilton's head. Harrison is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Harrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Harrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrison controlling the pace. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harrison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hilton did well to prevent Harrison getting side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrison is trying to control. Hilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Harrison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Brady Harrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brady Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Hilton tries to clinch but fails miserably and Harrison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hilton! Harrison looking to control but Hilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hilton wants to hold on but Harrison pushes him away. Hilton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harrison looking for a guillotine from mount but Hilton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harrison controlling the position easily from mount. Harrison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hilton's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Harrison controlling the position easily from mount. Harrison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hilton is surviving well by controlling Harrison's body position as best he can. Harrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hilton is looking to escape. Harrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Harrison trying to control but Hilton is having none of it. Harrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrison controlling from the full mount. Hilton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harrison.
Harrison with the ground and pound from mount. Brady Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hilton is desperately trying to improve his position but Harrison has a good base and remains in mount. Harrison scoring with strikes but Hilton is staying in there. Harrison controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harrison lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hilton hang on? Harrison working for a guillotine from mount but Hilton is in no mood to give up. Harrison controlling his opponent. Wayburn Hilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Brady Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Harrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Harrison!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito's entrance music is Sukh Knight. A fine choice. Penn has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn ! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn with a nice cross. Esposito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Penn scores with a head kick.
Esposito throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a head kick. Penn is looking to slow Esposito down with leg kicks. Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a head kick. Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Esposito throws a shot to the body.
Penn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Esposito misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a body kick. Penn slips a jab and a cross from Esposito.
Esposito throws a jab when Penn was well out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Penn . That's going to slow Esposito down.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target. Esposito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. An inside leg kick from Penn misses. Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Esposito throws a right hand that misses
and Penn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. James Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Esposito throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Esposito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Esposito throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Esposito 's knee. Penn misses with a leg kick and Esposito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking. Esposito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target. Esposito misses with an uppercut
and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Esposito misses with a right hand and Penn counters with a head kick. That will keep Esposito thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! An inside leg kick from Penn misses. Esposito throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with an inside leg kick. Penn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Esposito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target. Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a good low kick that Esposito was not able to check. Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it. Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Esposito moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like James Penn has been cut. Esposito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A low kick from Penn is predictable there and Esposito counters with a straight right hand. Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Penn throws a leg kick and Esposito counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Penn looks gassed! Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito. Penn slips a jab from Esposito. Esposito lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn 's head. Donk. Esposito catches Penn right on the button with a cross. A nice leg kick lands there from Penn . Esposito drops Penn with a beautiful combination! Penn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Esposito is looking for the KO!
Penn is rocked! Esposito misses with a right hand and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Esposito missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Esposito lands with a right hand. Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
That has opened up James Penn 's cut even more. Penn throws a leg kick that is checked and Esposito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Penn seems to have recovered his senses. Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito lands a jab to Penn 's midsection. Esposito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Esposito fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Penn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Penn looks to clinch but Esposito throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Penn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Esposito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy My Chick Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). My Chick Bad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game Over. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Mc Donald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy My Chick Bad! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mc Donald ducks right into an uppercut from My Chick Bad. Mc Donald throws a head kick that misses and My Chick Bad counters with a straight right hand. Mc Donald misses with a body punch
and My Chick Bad counters with a three punch combo that has Mc Donald backing up. Mc Donald nods at My Chick Bad to acknowledge the strikes. My Chick Bad misses with a two punch combination.
Mc Donald throws a head kick that misses and My Chick Bad counters with a left to the body. My Chick Bad connects with a body shot that sends Mc Donald's belly button to the back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mc Donald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and My Chick Bad counters with a straight right hand. Mc Donald is breathing heavily. My Chick Bad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mc Donald misses with some punches.
My Chick Bad pushes Mc Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from My Chick Bad. A short uppercut from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad scores with a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad lands with a light punch inside. My Chick Bad lands a right hand. My Chick Bad lands a body shot. My Chick Bad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
My Chick Bad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. My Chick Bad scores with a decent looking hook. My Chick Bad catches Mc Donald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! My Chick Bad jabs Mc Donald to the body, keeping him at a distance. My Chick Bad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and My Chick Bad duly obliges.
It looks like Ryan Mc Donald has been cut. Mc Donald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
My Chick Bad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. My Chick Bad has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round. My Chick Bad scores with a body shot.
My Chick Bad jabs at Mc Donald's body. Jab from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad rushes Mc Donald and presses him up against the cage. My Chick Bad lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mc Donald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! My Chick Bad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards. A hook to the body from My Chick Bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. My Chick Bad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
My Chick Bad gets through Mc Donald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. My Chick Bad lands a body shot. My Chick Bad digs a right hand underneath Mc Donald's ribcage. Mc Donald let out a lung full of air as it connected. My Chick Bad is working Mc Donald over against the cage. My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad lands an uppercut. My Chick Bad lands a right hand. Nice body punch from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad lands with a right to the head. My Chick Bad lands a left hand.
My Chick Bad digs a right hand underneath Mc Donald's ribcage. Mc Donald let out a lung full of air as it connected. My Chick Bad digs a right hand into Mc Donald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mc Donald's gas tank. With the fighters clinched against the cage, My Chick Bad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. My Chick Bad cracks Mc Donald with a nice body shot. My Chick Bad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards. A short left from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad lands a right hand. My Chick Bad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Donalds head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, My Chick Bad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. My Chick Bad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mc Donald wants to get back to full guard. My Chick Bad stalling. Mc Donald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. My Chick Bad sitting and controlling from the half guard. Mc Donald is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mc Donald tries to reverse the position but My Chick Bad maintains control. My Chick Bad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mc Donald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mc Donald is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. My Chick Bad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mc Donald tries to reverse the position but My Chick Bad maintains control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy My Chick Bad dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ryan Mc Donald's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mc Donald throws a head kick that misses and My Chick Bad counters with a left to the body. My Chick Bad throws a good cross that connects.
My Chick Bad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Mc Donald wants to clinch and My Chick Bad counters with a nice body shot. My Chick Bad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mc Donald with a poor takedown and My Chick Bad counters by clinching up. My Chick Bad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
My Chick Bad lands a right hand. My Chick Bad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A body shot lands from My Chick Bad.
My Chick Bad lands with a right to the head. My Chick Bad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards. My Chick Bad lands a body punch in the clinch. My Chick Bad lands a body shot. My Chick Bad scores with a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from My Chick Bad - that landed with a thud.
My Chick Bad cracks Mc Donald with a nice body shot. My Chick Bad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right hand to the body from My Chick Bad.
My Chick Bad lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by My Chick Bad.
Ryan Mc Donald's cut is getting worse. A shot in the inside from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. My Chick Bad scores with a nice hook to the head. Tommy My Chick Bad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. My Chick Bad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Donalds head. My Chick Bad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. My Chick Bad lands with a light punch inside. My Chick Bad working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from My Chick Bad. Mc Donald misses with a hook from the clinch. My Chick Bad lands with a right to the head. My Chick Bad working some nice short punches in the clinch. My Chick Bad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. My Chick Bad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mc Donald or not. My Chick Bad digs a right hand underneath Mc Donald's ribcage. Mc Donald let out a lung full of air as it connected. My Chick Bad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. My Chick Bad lands a body shot. My Chick Bad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards. My Chick Bad lands with a short shot to the head. My Chick Bad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ryan Mc Donald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mc Donald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and My Chick Bad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. My Chick Bad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right hand to the side of the head by My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mc Donald fails to land. My Chick Bad scores with a shot to the side of Mc Donald's head. My Chick Bad blocking some punches.
My Chick Bad prevents a body shot from Mc Donald. My Chick Bad digs a right hand underneath Mc Donald's ribcage. Mc Donald let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mc Donald tries to work over My Chick Bad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. My Chick Bad prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Mc Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him. My Chick Bad lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from My Chick Bad.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad scores with an uppercut up the middle. My Chick Bad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. My Chick Bad scores with a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from My Chick Bad.
My Chick Bad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. My Chick Bad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Donald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. My Chick Bad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Donalds head. My Chick Bad scores with a shot to the side of Mc Donald's head. My Chick Bad lands a nice shot to the body. My Chick Bad lands with a light punch inside. My Chick Bad gets through Mc Donald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. My Chick Bad lands on the inside with an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from My Chick Bad. My Chick Bad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
My Chick Bad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mc Donald. My Chick Bad scores with a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad lands a body shot in the clinch.
My Chick Bad blocks an uppercut.
My Chick Bad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
My Chick Bad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. My Chick Bad blocks a body shot from Mc Donald. My Chick Bad working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from My Chick Bad. Mc Donald misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. My Chick Bad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. My Chick Bad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards. My Chick Bad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mc Donalds head. A right handed body shot lands from Mc Donald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by My Chick Bad. Mc Donald tries to score a body lock takedown but My Chick Bad shows good agility there to stay on his feet. My Chick Bad lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Donald backwards. Mc Donald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but My Chick Bad pulls him back up using the underhooks. My Chick Bad lands an uppercut. My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike. My Chick Bad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. My Chick Bad has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mc Donald is trying to keep an underhook but My Chick Bad manages to get the takedown into half guard. Mc Donald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mc Donald is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Mc Donald is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My Chick Bad controlling from mount. Mc Donald working to try and regain half guard.
Mc Donald is trying to stand up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mc Donald is looking to improve his position but My Chick Bad isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy My Chick Bad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ryan Mc Donald's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
My Chick Bad scores with a hook. Mc Donald misses with a leg kick and My Chick Bad counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mc Donald takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan Mc Donald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by My Chick Bad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of My Chick Bad. Mc Donald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mc Donald trying to control the position from guard on top but My Chick Bad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mc Donald stops My Chick Bad from standing up. My Chick Bad looking for a sweep. Not yet My Chick Bad, not yet. Mc Donald wants to control from the top but My Chick Bad keeps moving. My Chick Bad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mc Donald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. My Chick Bad keeping moving, preventing Mc Donald from controlling successfully. My Chick Bad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mc Donald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. My Chick Bad has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mc Donald passes into half guard. Mc Donald is looking to advance position but My Chick Bad won't allow it. Mc Donald trying to control the action but My Chick Bad is working from the bottom. Mc Donald stalling away here and it's allowed My Chick Bad to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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. Mc Donald trying to control but My Chick Bad is working from the bottom. Mc Donald looking to sit in guard and control but My Chick Bad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mc Donald keeping full guard, as My Chick Bad tries to pass. Mc Donald scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mc Donald wants to sweep here but My Chick Bad controlling him for the moment. Tommy My Chick Bad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. My Chick Bad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mc Donald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mc Donald wants to sweep here but My Chick Bad controlling him for the moment. Mc Donald trying to strike off his back.
My Chick Bad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Mc Donald working a defensive guard here.
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. Mc Donald keeping moving, preventing My Chick Bad from controlling successfully. Mc Donald working a defensive guard but My Chick Bad passes into half guard.
Mc Donald wants to get back to full guard. My Chick Bad trying to control the action but Mc Donald is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mc Donald tries to get to full guard but My Chick Bad has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tommy My Chick Bad. Well My Chick Bad 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 26:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy My Chick Bad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huaka i Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Misirlou by Dick Dale & The Del Tones. Lynch has chosen The Doors-Break on through as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huaka i Po! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Lynch! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tim Lynch has been cut. Po fails to land with a series of punches.
Po scores with the left hand. Lynch knows he should have avoided that one. Lynch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lynch misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab. Tim Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lynch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Po pinned against the cage. Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Po bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
Lynch is rocked! Lynch looks to land a combination. Po sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Po. Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lynch.
Lynch trying to control the position but instead, Po has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lynch into the cage. Po avoiding damage.
Lynch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lynch trying to stall but Po improves his position.
Lynch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Po has had enough of the clinch but Lynch keeps him there for the moment. Lynch letting Po take a breather here. Po pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Po pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Po.
Lynch looks gassed! Po manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
Po's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Po prevents it.
Huaka i Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Lynch. Po scores with a shoulder strike. Po leaning his opponent against the cage. Po lands a right hand. Lynch is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him? Lynch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow. Lynch seems to have recovered his senses. Good body shot from Po.
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle. Po lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Po. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Po throws a big uppercut that drops Lynch! More strikes from Po and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lynch lies dazed against the cage as Po celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huaka i Po!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Muncie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muncie has chosen Eminem - The way i am as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistar Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Muncie! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muncie throws a jab when Brown was well out of range. Brown throws a combination that misses and Muncie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking. Brown throws a head kick but Muncie moves out of range.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Muncie moves out of range easily. Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A head kick misses from Brown. Muncie scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muncie. Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Muncie counter with a right hand. Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muncie counters with a right hand to the body. Muncie blocks the body kick.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muncie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Muncie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Muncie blocks the low kick. Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Brown misses with a combination
and Muncie counters with a nice uppercut. Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body and Muncie counters with a left to the body. Brown is breathing heavily. Brown misses with the body kick and Muncie counters with a lovely shot to the body. Muncie getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A jab from Muncie finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown is rocked! Muncie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown. Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Muncie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brown to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brown looks to clinch but Muncie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brown taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Drake Muncie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Roc is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock superstar. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Saint Roc! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hiri misses with a straight right. Saint Roc thows a leg kick but Hiri checks it and Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice cross by Saint Roc. Saint Roc clinches. Saint Roc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hiri's efforts to push away. Saint Roc has Hiri pressed against the cage, preventing Hiri from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Saint Roc works on Hiri's body with a couple of short punches. A short uppercut from Hiri. Saint Roc lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiri backwards. A right hand to the body from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc digs a right hand into Hiri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hiri's gas tank. Hiri tries to break the clinch but Saint Roc is controlling the position. Saint Roc struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiri controls his hands.
Hiri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saint Roc has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint Roc. Saint Roc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiri avoids it. Hiri tries to break the clinch but Saint Roc is controlling the position. Hiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Hiri.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint Roc throws a leg kick and Hiri counters with a series of strikes. Saint Roc will be more careful next time no doubt. Kara Hiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Saint Roc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiri circles away quickly and effectively. Hiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hiri blocks a leg kick. Saint Roc tries to clinch but Hiri moves out of range. Hiri misses with a straight right. Hiri misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiri defending well as Saint Roc loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc throws a combination that misses and Hiri counters with a thumping low kick. Hiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint Roc throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Hiri counter with a right hand. Hiri lands a slapping body shot.
Hiri throws a nice inside leg kick. Hiri catches Saint Roc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saint Roc misses with a takedown and Hiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Saint Roc looks gassed! Saint Roc misses with a right hand and Hiri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Saint Roc misses with a body punch
and Hiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiri scores with a decent looking hook. Saint Roc takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hiri looks to throw the jab but Saint Roc is out of range. Hiri lands a jab. Hiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hiri misses with an uppercut
and Saint Roc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! An inside leg kick lands from Hiri. Hiri cracks Saint Roc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Saint Roc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Saint Roc lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hiri throws out a loose jab but Saint Roc uses good head movement to avoid it. Saint Roc takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Saint Roc throws a sloppy body shot
and Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kara Hiri dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Saint Roc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiri. Saint Roc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saint Roc is rocked! Saint Roc tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hiri counters with a right hand to the body. Hiri scores with a decent looking hook. Saint Roc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hiri looks to throw the jab but Saint Roc is out of range. A lazy body kick from Hiri letting Saint Roc counter with a right hand. Saint Roc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiri.
Saint Roc wants to clinch enabling Hiri to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint Roc misses with a combination
and Hiri counters with a nice uppercut. Saint Roc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hiri to counter with a crisp jab. Hiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pierre Saint Roc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saint Roc is breathing heavily. Hiri lands a nice hook to Saint Roc's body. Saint Roc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hiri throws the left hand but Saint Roc avoids the punch easily. Saint Roc walks into a straight right hand from Hiri. Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Hiri.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Hiri. Beautiful body shot. Hiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hiri cracks a nice hook into Saint Roc's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saint Roc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hiri counters with a good low kick that Saint Roc was not able to check. Good shot there by Hiri. Hiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hiri jabs at Saint Roc's body. Hiri connects with a body shot that sends Saint Roc's belly button to the back. Hiri lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Saint Roc's head. Saint Roc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiri connects with a solid leg kick. Hiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Hiri. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hiri cracks a nice hook into Saint Roc's ribs. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiri, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saint Roc doesn't seem bothered though. Hiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hiri lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Saint Roc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pierre Saint Roc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Saint Roc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hiri lands a glancing blow to the side of Saint Roc's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kara Hiri dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hiri lunges at Saint Roc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Roc's hand. Saint Roc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Saint Roc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A shot to the liver by Hiri. Beautiful body shot. Hiri scores with a three punch combo!
Hiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hiri feints a jab promting Saint Roc to slip. Hiri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saint Roc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Saint Roc is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiri finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Saint Roc tries to move into range but Hiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hiri works Saint Roc's body with a nice hook. Saint Roc seems to have recovered his senses. Saint Roc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Good leg kick by Hiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hiri lands with a cross. Saint Roc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint Roc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Saint Roc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hiri lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hiri scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hiri connects with a jab. Hiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint Roc. Hiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint Roc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hiri with a nice cross. Hiri throws a nice inside leg kick. Hiri lands a head shot. Kara Hiri is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Hiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pierre Saint Roc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hiri scores with a hook. A left lands for Hiri. Saint Roc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hiri counter with a right hand. Hiri lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiri scores with a nice head shot. Saint Roc 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. Hiri lands with a hook. Saint Roc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Saint Roc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hiri drops Saint Roc with a beautiful combination! Saint Roc stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hiri is looking for the KO! This has been an exciting period of action! Hiri scores with a hook. Saint Roc looks to clinch and Hiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saint Roc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hiri connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint Roc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hiri throws a nice outside leg kick. Kara Hiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hiri connects with a leg kick. Saint Roc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice shot by Hiri.
And that's the end of the fight! Kara Hiri showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiri, 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 30:25 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kara Hiri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Got Yourself a Gun . Chan has chosen Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH as his entrance music. Johnny Chan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Soprano's chin.
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215 lbs
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185 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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Chan! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chan lands a jab to Soprano's midsection. Soprano throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range. Soprano tries to move into range but Chan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Johnny Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chan misses with a looping left. Soprano throws a jab when Chan was well out of range. Soprano looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Chan. That's going to slow Soprano down. Soprano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chan circles away quickly and effectively. Soprano thows a leg kick but Chan checks it and Chan counters with a nice body kick. Chan misses with a hook
and Soprano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Soprano throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chan counter with a right hand. Soprano throws a combination that misses and Chan counters with a straight right hand. Sloppy strikes from Soprano. Those never looked like landing. Chan lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soprano throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it. Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soprano was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan. Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Soprano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Horrible takedown by Chan or perhaps it was just good defense by Soprano which made him look bad. Soprano gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch. Soprano takes a shot to the head. Chan tries a body shot but Soprano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Soprano fails to land. Chan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soprano. Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Soprano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan. Chan gets through Soprano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chan cracks Soprano with a nice body shot. Soprano wants to stall.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chan is working Soprano over against the cage. Chan has Soprano pressed against the cage, preventing Soprano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chan cracks Soprano with a nice body shot. Chan lands a hook to the side of the head. Chan pushes Soprano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Soprano is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Soprano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soprano or not. A short right from Chan. Soprano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Chan lands a body punch in the clinch. Chan scores with a shot to the side of Soprano's head. Chan lands a shot to the body. Chan lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Chan.
A body shot lands from Chan.
Chan scores with a nice hook to the head. Chan is leaning against Soprano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Chan. Chan lands a right hand. A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Chan scores with a hook to the body. Chan scores with a shot to the side of Soprano's head. A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Chan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Chan on the inside. Chan lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut. A hook to the body from Chan.
A body shot lands from Chan.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soprano or not. Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Chan working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Chan. Chan is working Soprano over against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan. Chan cracks Soprano with a nice body shot. Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Chan lands with a left to the head. Chan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Chan scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Chan - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chan lands a hook that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Chan is leaning against Soprano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chan digs a right hand into Soprano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soprano's gas tank. Chan pushes Soprano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut. Chan presses Soprano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan. A body shot lands from Chan.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chan lands a right hand. Chan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Soprano takes a shot to the head. Chan works on Soprano's body with a couple of short punches. Chan lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan. Chan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chan lands a right hand. Soprano throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan. Chan lands a body shot. A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
Chan scores with a hook to the body. Chan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chan scores with a hook to the body. Chan cracks Soprano with a nice body shot. Chan lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan. Chan just leaning against Soprano, taking a breather. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nice body punch from Chan. Chan presses Soprano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Chan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tony Soprano'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.
Soprano takes one on the button. Soprano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut. Chan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Chan slips a jab and a cross from Soprano.
A left lands for Soprano. Chan thuds his right hand into Soprano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chan cracks Soprano with an open hand slap. A punch combination from Soprano misses. Soprano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Soprano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soprano throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily. Chan cracks Soprano with a right hand to the side of the head. Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Soprano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chan misses the jab. Chan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soprano takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses. Soprano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Soprano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chan takes a swing at Soprano's ribcage but misses. Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soprano.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Chan missing with a left hand there. Soprano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soprano misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters with a slapping leg kick. Chan throws a push kick but Soprano slaps the foot to one side. Soprano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan.
Chan connects with a jab. Chan moves into the clinch. Soprano is trying to force a seperation but Chan has the dominant position. Chan blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Soprano blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chan. Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chan tries to throw a body punch but Soprano avoids it by throwing Chan back against the cage. Chan lands a shot to the body. Soprano prevents a body shot from Chan. Chan tries a body shot but Soprano blocks it.
Chan lands a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Chan.
Chan lands with a left to the head. Chan scores with a shot to the side of Soprano's head. Soprano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soprano throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan. Soprano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan lands a nice hook to Soprano's body. Soprano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soprano misses with a left hand and Chan counters with a straight right hand. Soprano misses with a looping right. Soprano misses with a looping right. Chan misses with a body kick. Chan misses with an uppercut
and Soprano counters with a lovely shot to the body. Decent striking displayed by Chan there. Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Chan has taken the fight into the clinch. Soprano looking to slow down the pace here. Chan pushes Soprano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Soprano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Soprano stalling in the clinch but Chan improves position. A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan lands a hook that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Soprano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soprano or not. Chan pushes Soprano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soprano. Chan lands a hook to the side of the head. Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soprano or not. Chan lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Good body shot from Chan.
Chan presses Soprano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Chan. Johnny Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan. Chan lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Soprano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut. Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Chan lands a left hand.
Chan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chan lands a nice looking body kick. Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chan - that will leave a mark!
Chan lands a head shot. Chan lands with a hook. Soprano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Chan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chan gets a clinch. Chan pushes Soprano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Chan blocks an uppercut.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan is working Soprano over against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chan presses Soprano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chan presses Soprano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chan works on Soprano's body with a couple of short punches. Chan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soprano. Chan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chan lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chan scores with a hook to the body. Chan lands with a left to the head. A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Chan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soprano's hands. Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Chan slams his shin into Soprano's torso. Chan connects with a single shot there. A left lands for Chan. Soprano gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch. Chan scores with a shot to the side of Soprano's head. 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! Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chan scores with a shoulder strike. Chan lands with a short shot to the head. Nice body punch from Chan. Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chan cracks Soprano with a nice body shot. Tony Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
A right handed body shot lands from Chan.
Soprano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Chan. A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Soprano working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Chan. Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soprano or not. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan. A short right from Chan. Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chan lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan works on Soprano's body with a couple of short punches. Chan lands with a short shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Chan.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soprano or not. Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan. A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards. Chan pushes Soprano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chan digs a right hand into Soprano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soprano's gas tank. Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut. Chan lands a shoulder strike. Chan scores with a shot to the side of Soprano's head. Nice body punch from Chan. Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soprano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A jab from Chan finds it's way through Soprano's defenses. Chan is looking to clinch but Soprano is avoiding it.
Chan misses with a wild body shot. Chan lands a jab to the nose. Soprano misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Soprano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Soprano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lazy body kick from Chan and Soprano counters with a left to the body. 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 jab from Soprano finds it's way through Chan's defenses. Soprano moves out of range of the body kick from Chan.
Chan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chan slips under a jab. Soprano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A kick lands to the mid section there for Chan. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Soprano misses with a leg kick and Chan counters with a straight right hand. Chan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chan forces Soprano back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chan 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 24:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulls on Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Tanner! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tanner thows a leg kick but Maia checks it and Maia counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range. Maia throws out a powerful jab. Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tanner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Miko Maia has been cut. Maia misses with a body shot
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maia avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Maia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Maia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Maia's front leg but catches the back leg as Maia tries to avoid it. Tanner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maia throws out the jab. Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab. Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia lands a head shot. Tanner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Miko Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maia lands with a hook. Tanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tanner misses with a shot to the body and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. Maia lands a lovely overhand right. Tanner tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range. Tanner misses with a body shot
and Maia counters with a straight right hand. Tanner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Tanner moves into the clinch. Maia is working Tanner over 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! Maia looks to throw an elbow but misses. Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it. Tanner works on Maia's body with a couple of short punches. Tanner blocks an elbow strike. A short uppercut from Tanner. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner. Tanner lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tanner. Maia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tanner lands a body punch in the clinch. Tanner is breathing heavily. Tanner scores with a hook to the body. Maia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tanner lands an uppercut. Maia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards. Tanner prevents a body shot from Maia. Tanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tanner lands an uppercut. Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Tanner connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner closes the distance but Maia moves to the side and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maia throws a looping overhand right but Tanner ducks down to avoid it. Bryce Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tanner misses with a low kick.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. Maia misses with a looping left. Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner. Tanner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick. Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tanner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Tanner with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tanner. Maia checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tanner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tanner cracks Maia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tanner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut. That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Maia moved away. Tanner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tanner misses with a looping left. Tanner swings and misses with a shot to the body and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanner sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Tanner misses and Maia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tanner is lucky that one didn't land flush. Tanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tanner throws a leg kick and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tanner misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia misses with a head kick.
Tanner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body. Maia throws a hook but Tanner blocks it. Tanner misses with a body shot
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tanner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maia lands with a cross. Tanner throws a lazy head kick and Maia counters with a left to the body. Tanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Maia throws a shot from downtown. Tanner moves away and avoids it. Tanner misses with a combination
letting Maia counter with a right hand. Tanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tanner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A shot to the body from Tanner misses letting Maia counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Maia looks to throw the jab but Tanner is out of range. Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Maia counters with a straight right hand. Maia lands a jab. Tanner misses the body punch and Maia counters with a left to the body. Tanner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. Maia scores with a shot to the body.
Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Maia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Maia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts. A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet. Tanner misses with a hook
and Maia counters with a straight right hand. Maia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Good exchange - Maia coming out on top. Maia throws a hook to the side of Tanner's head but Tanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maia throws a shot to the body.
Tanner misses with a hook to the body
and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. 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 jab from Maia does it's job there. Maia lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanner's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
Tanner throws a right hand that misses
and Maia counters with a left to the body. Maia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanner doesn't seem bothered though. Maia lands an overhand right. Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it. Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range. Maia lands a slapping body shot.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Maia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Maia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Maia connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maia lands with a shot to the body. A low kick from Tanner is predictable there letting Maia counter with a right hand. Tanner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the body from Tanner misses and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react. Miko Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maia takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses. A lazy left from Maia finds it's target. Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maia. Tanner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Tanner misses with a jab to the body
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab. Maia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head. Maia lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia lands a jab. Maia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner. Maia with a jab. Maia blocks the body kick.
Maia with a body punch. A glancing blow. Maia lands the left hand. A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target. Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Tanner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tanner throws a sloppy body shot
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Maia lands a really nice looking cross but Tanner seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maia digs a good body shot into Tanner's ribs. Maia connects with a body shot. Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook. Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia throws a good cross that connects.
Tanner throws an off balance right hand
and Maia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Maia swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Maia. Tanner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Maia lands a body shot.
Tanner drops his hands momentarily and Maia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off. Maia thows a body shot but no joy. Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tanner tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily and Maia counters with a straight right hand. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tanner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Maia throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily. Maia jabs Tanner right on the nose. Tanner blinks but takes it well. Maia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maia.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tanner avoids the body shot from Maia.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner counters with a thumping low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Maia misses the target. Tanner misses with a leg kick. Tanner avoids the head kick by Maia.
Tanner misses with a lunging right hand
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Tanner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Maia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanner on the side of the head. Tanner misses with a hook
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it. Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut. That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maia. A shot to the body from Maia misses and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner. Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maia counter with a right hand. Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanner thinking. Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maia counters with a left to the body. Maia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Tanner misses and Maia counters with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maia digs a good body shot into Tanner's ribs. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tanner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet. Maia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye. Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maia scores with a decent looking hook. Maia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tanner slips a straight right by Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maia lands a lovely overhand right. Maia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Maia scores with a nice head shot. Maia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Maia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Maia thows a body shot but no joy. Maia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanner can pounce on him.
Maia lunges at Tanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanner's hand. Maia swings widly with a right hand
and Tanner counters with a straight right hand. Tanner scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one. Tanner wants to clinch but Maia slips to the side and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Maia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tanner takes a shot right to the bread basket. Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away. Tanner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab. Maia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanner at a distance.
Maia scores with a hook. Maia connects with the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maia thuds a left hand into Tanner's body. Maia lands with a hook. Tanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tanner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tanner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tanner misses with a double jab
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tanner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Miko Maia's cut. That's time! Tanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tanner throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes. A low kick from Tanner misses and Maia counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tanner misses with a jab to the body
and Maia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Tanner closes the distance but Maia moves to the side and Maia counters with a nice body shot. Tanner tries to move into range but Maia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Maia cracks Tanner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Maia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tanner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Maia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maia cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tanner moves out of range as Maia strikes. Maia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react. Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand. A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target. Tanner throws a leg kick and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tanner thinking. Tanner slips a jab from Maia. Tanner throws a combination that misses letting Maia counter with a right hand. Tanner drops his hands momentarily and Maia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Maia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A head kick misses from Maia. Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tanner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia. Maia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tanner under the eye. Tanner takes one on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maia lands with a right hand. Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tanner tries to land a body kick and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand! A shot to the liver by Maia. Beautiful body shot. Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia cracks Tanner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Tanner misses with a combination
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanner on the side of the head. Tanner doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Maia scores with a nice head shot. Tanner throws a leg kick letting Maia counter with a right hand. Bryce Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tanner misses the body punch and Maia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Maia lunges at Tanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanner's hand. A jab lands there for Maia. Tanner throws a sloppy body shot
and Maia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maia darts in and out, connecting with a jab. 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! Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tanner looks to land a body kick but Maia moved away. Maia sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Tanner throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it. Maia connects with the punch. Maia lands with a right hand. Maia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Tanner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanner there as he acknowledges the shot. Maia misses with a straight right. Tanner swings widly with a right hand
and Maia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good exchange - Maia coming out on top. Maia connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Miko Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Maia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 44:49 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 44:49 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miko Maia! Miko Maia is the new heavyweight champion!
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