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SHW Tournament 1/4 Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by . Davis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now . 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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200 lbs
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Davis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a takedown attempt
and Sullivan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Davis fails with the takedown
enabling Sullivan to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Sullivan's defenses.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Sullivan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davis thinking.
Kevin Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis misses with a takedown
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Roy Davis has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Sullivan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Davis! Sullivan lets Davis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Davis is rocked!
Davis staying out of range there.
Sullivan cracks Davis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Davis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sullivan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Davis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Wysocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Wysocki looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafal Wysocki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wysocki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Dave Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wysocki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Rafal Wysocki has been cut.
Wysocki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson manages to get back to half guard.
Wysocki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wilson drops Wysocki with a beautiful combination! Wysocki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wilson is looking for the KO!
Wysocki looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson fakes the body blow, causing Wysocki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wysocki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Wilson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Henri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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256 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Henri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henri counters with a takedown into side control.
Vargas is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Vargas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henri is controlling him well.
Henri lands a nice forearm strike.
Henri 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.
Henri just content to control the position.
Vargas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Henri decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vargas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Henri stands up.
Vargas tries to clinch
and Henri counters with a takedown into side control.
Henri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henri wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vargas tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Henri manages to move to mount!
Henri landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas really wants to buck Henri off and get back to his feet.
Vargas tries to buck Henri off but Henri takes his back!
Henri landing with strikes.
Henri lands a shot to the body.
Henri has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Vargas is defending well but eventually Henri manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Vargas has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Henri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatso Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Fullington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber's entrance music is The Champ. A fine choice. 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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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatso Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Fullington!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber misses with a takedown attempt
and Fullington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bomber's guard now.
Fullington wants to pass the guard but Bomber is keeping the position.
Bomber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fullington passes Bomber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fullington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fullington winds up and cracks Bomber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bomber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomber is trying to stand up here but Fullington is controlling him well.
Fullington uses his free foot to push down on Bomber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bomber.
Fullington with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber tries to buck Fullington off but he can't manage it.
Fullington landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fullington lands a heavy elbow.
Fullington controlling the pace for now.
Fullington quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fullington but it's paid off an Bomber is forced to tap! Nice work by Fullington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Fullington!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boo Yah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boo Yah!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yah punishes Birthday's body with a nice straight punch.
Yah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yah lands with a kick to the temple. Birthday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
A head kick by Yah misses
and Birthday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Birthday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birthday is looking to work some ground and pound but Yah has wrist control.
Yah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Birthday uses it to pass to side control.
The ground and pound from Birthday seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Birthday could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
An elbow from Birthday crashes against the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birthday throws a strike aimed at the side of Yah's head but Yah avoids it well.
Birthday working the ground and pound.
Yah is not content to let Birthday control the position.
An elbow from Birthday crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yah can't do much from the bottom here.
Birthday taking a breather here.
Birthday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Birthday cracks Yah with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Birthday working the body and head with strikes.
Yah throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Yah is looking to reverse the position.
Birthday gets to mount! Yah was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Birthday cracks Yah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birthday lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Birthday postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Yah in real trouble here! The ref calls for Yah to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Birthday!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olog Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silas Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olog Hai!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm connects with a leg kick. Hai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hai wants to clinch but Storm slips to the side
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hai tries to clinch up
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Hai tries to clinch
and Storm counters with a left to the body.
Silas Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hai manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hai wants to clinch
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hai moves away from the strike by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hai.
Hai tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm throws a leg kick but Hai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hai tries to clinch up
and Storm counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Storm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Storm misses with a hook. Hai ducked under it nicely.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Hai wants to clinch
and Storm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Storm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hai darts in trying to clinch
and Storm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Hai's shoulder, as Hai tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Storm dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hai looks to clinch
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hai closes the distance but Storm moves to the side
and Hai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai slips a straight right by Storm.
Hai tries to clinch but Storm moves away
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Hai ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Hai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olog Hai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai tries to clinch but Storm moves away
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Hai avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Storm misses.
Hai tries to clinch
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silas Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silas Storm!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Iron Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Iron Knuckles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to That Heavenly Glory. Alvarez has chosen El Condor Pasa by CantoAndino as his entrance music. Ivan Iron Knuckles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernesto Alvarez's chin.
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296 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Iron Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Knuckles misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles misses with a double jab.
Iron Knuckles scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Iron Knuckles counter with a right hand.
Iron Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Iron Knuckles circles away.
Iron Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iron Knuckles works the jab nicely.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron Knuckles tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Iron Knuckles counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Iron Knuckles to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles lands a two punch combo.
Iron Knuckles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alvarez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvarez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iron Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Iron Knuckles.
Some wild striking there from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Knuckles.
Jab, jab by Iron Knuckles - just one landing.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Iron Knuckles cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Iron Knuckles moves away
and Iron Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iron Knuckles connects with the punch.
Iron Knuckles throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Iron Knuckles lands a head shot.
Iron Knuckles is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Iron Knuckles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron Knuckles.
Iron Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iron Knuckles scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Knuckles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Iron Knuckles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Iron Knuckles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iron Knuckles sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iron Knuckles throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Iron Knuckles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iron Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Iron Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Iron Knuckles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iron Knuckles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iron Knuckles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Iron Knuckles saw that one coming.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Iron Knuckles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iron Knuckles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ivan Iron Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron Knuckles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Knuckles misses the target.
Alvarez slips a jab from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Iron Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Alvarez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Iron Knuckles has got the better of the exchanges.
Iron Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Iron Knuckles misses its intended target.
Iron Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iron Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iron Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvarez. Alvarez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Iron Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice body punch from Iron Knuckles.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Iron Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Iron Knuckles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Iron Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Iron Knuckles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron Knuckles throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Iron Knuckles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iron Knuckles throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Iron Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Iron Knuckles connects with a single shot there.
Iron Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Iron Knuckles lands.
Iron Knuckles gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iron Knuckles wants to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivan Iron Knuckles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Iron Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Iron Knuckles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Knuckles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iron Knuckles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Iron Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez.
Ernesto Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez slips a nice elbow through Iron Knuckles's hands, connecting with Iron Knuckles's forehead.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Iron Knuckles dodges it nicely.
Alvarez lands strikes from half guard.
Iron Knuckles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Ground and pound from Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez is trying for a kimura here. Iron Knuckles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alvarez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olu Olajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Marciano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olu Olajide!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano rushes Olajide and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano missing with knees to the body.
Olajide is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Marciano can't fight it off and eventually Olajide manages to take the fight to the floor. Marciano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olajide is stalling in the full guard.
Olajide won't allow Marciano to get back to his feet.
Olajide slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olajide on the ground.
Olajide controlling the position.
Olajide working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajide controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olajide is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olajide is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well.
The referee asks Olajide politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Olajide prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olajide controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano is looking to reverse the position.
Marciano seems a little lost for a moment, as Olajide dominates the positioning.
Marciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olajide wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Olajide content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano wants to control but Olajide postures up.
Olajide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marciano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olajide connects with a decent elbow.
Olajide remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Olajide scoring with punches from side control.
Marciano trying to remain calm as Olajide controls from the top position.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olajide's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marciano is looking to regain half guard here but Olajide keeps moving and retains side control.
Marciano is trying to control Olajide's posture but Olajide avoids it.
Olajide connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marciano some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olajide content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olajide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Olajide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Olajide dominated that round.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Olajide closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marciano to the mat! Marciano manages to get full guard.
Olajide wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olajide drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olajide jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olu Olajide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano pulls Olajide in close to prevent any damage.
Marciano wants to sweep here but Olajide controlling him for the moment.
Marciano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Olajide puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries to roll over but Olajide keeps him under control.
Marciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olajide seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Olajide seems content to control.
Olajide decides to return to a standing position.
Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Olajide pulls guard successfully.
Marciano looking to sit in guard and control but Olajide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olajide stands up and waves to Marciano to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olajide wants to control but Marciano postures up.
Marciano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Marciano looking to control but instead Olajide has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Olajide makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olajide gets the takedown into side control.
Olajide working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Olajide slows the pace down.
Olajide has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marciano is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Olajide yanks on the arm and Marciano is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Olajide.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olu Olajide!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie Rabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gracie Rabi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabi scores a takedown into full mount!
Blues is looking to improve his position but Rabi isn't that keen on the idea.
Blues is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blues holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rabi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rabi avoids the attempt from Blues to control.
Rabi trying to control but Blues is having none of it.
Rabi is working for a guillotine from mount but Blues frees his head quite easily.
Blues might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rabi tries to control but Blues wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Rabi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rabi trying to control but Blues is having none of it.
Rabi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blues defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rabi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rabi controlling the pace for now.
Rabi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rabi misses with a takedown
and Blues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blues cracks Rabi with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rabi to the mat! Rabi manages to get full guard.
Rabi looking to control.
Blues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rabi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabi keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Rabi wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blues is pushing down on Rabi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabi is fighting to maintain full guard but Blues has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blues wants to pass the guard but Rabi is keeping the position.
Rabi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blues can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabi looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues postures up.
Blues wants to control from the top but Rabi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues throws a big right hand that misses.
Rabi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blues wants to control from the top but Rabi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rabi wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gracie Rabi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blues looking to score a takedown here. Rabi is defending well but Blues drives through and ends up in Rabi's guard.
Rabi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blues.
Blues trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rabi's guard.
Rabi controls Blues momentarily but Blues frees himself.
Rabi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Blues postures up.
Blues wants to get up but he can't break Rabi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rabi looking to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gracie Rabi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blues throws a series of strikes that have Rabi backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabi tries to keep at a distance but Blues has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Blues.
Rabi lands with a shot to the body.
Blues lands with a cross.
Blues gets a double leg takedown into Rabi's guard.
Rabi controls Blues momentarily but Blues frees himself.
Blues wants to control from the top but Rabi keeps moving.
Rabi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabi keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Blues drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rabi dives on top into guard.
Blues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rabi is one step ahead there.
Rabi is standing up over Blues. Blues looks to escape but Rabi dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Rabi.
Blues gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blues is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blues tries to get out of the position.
Rabi unloads with some shots from mount but Blues bucks and avoids them well.
Rabi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blues?
Rabi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabi looking to finish with strikes here!
Blues tries to lock up and control but Rabi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues wants to control but Rabi is having none of it.
Rabi looking to control but Blues is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blues dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rabi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Rabi tenderised Blues's leg. Blues is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rabi misses with a takedown attempt
so Blues counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rabi trying to control the position.
Rabi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bluesis looking to pass into half guard but Rabi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rabi is in guard.
Rabi wanted to stand there but Blues had control of the position.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Rabi from controlling successfully.
Blues has Rabi pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blues is looking to sweep but instead, Rabi has passed into half guard.
Blues is looking for a sweep. Rabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rabi stops Blues from getting back to his feet.
Rabi prevents Blues from improving his position.
Blues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rabi.
Rabi moves into full mount! Blues won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blues is trying to reverse the position but instead Rabi has taken his back - oops!
Rabi punches the canvas rather than the man.
Will Rabi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Even with his hooks in, Rabi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rabi is not going to allow Blues to sit and survive in this position.
Rabi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blues knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blues for a finish.
Blues trying to control the hands but Rabi won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues tries to break free.
Rabi scores with strikes from the back.
Blues trying to control but not successfully.
Rabi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Blues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rabi controlling the positon.
Blues looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rabi.
Rabi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blues has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Blues is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rabi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie Rabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rabi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracie Rabi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taavetti Merimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Merimies's choice of entrance music: Turbonegro - Sailor man. Taavetti Merimies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taavetti Merimies!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw slips a jab from Merimies.
Merimies connects with a body shot.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Merimies connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merimies closes the distance and clinches.
Merimies has had enough of the clinch but Shaw keeps him there for the moment.
Merimies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merimies has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw prevents Merimies from breaking the clinch.
Shaw prevents Merimies from breaking the clinch.
Merimies manages to break the clinch.
Merimies scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Merimies lands a big uppercut and Shaw crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shaw looks OK. Merimies waves Shaw back to his feet!
Shaw is rocked!
Merimies takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Shaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A frustrated look appears on Merimies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Merimies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merimies scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merimies.
Merimies rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Merimies is trying to break the clinch but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Merimies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merimies leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merimies is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Merimies tries to circle away but Shaw has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw has Merimies pressed against the cage, preventing Merimies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Merimies wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Shaw has Merimies pressed against the cage, preventing Merimies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Merimies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merimies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Merimies takes the fight into the clinch.
Merimies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Merimies is trying to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling him.
Merimies lands a shot to the body.
Merimies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merimies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merimies punishes Shaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Merimies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merimies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw walks into a jab.
Jab from Merimies.
Merimies lands a left and a right that send Shaw crashing to the mat, dazed. Merimies thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merimies drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
Shaw has Merimies pressed against the cage, preventing Merimies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Merimies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Merimies.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merimies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Merimies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Chad Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merimies lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into rage.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Merimies.
Shaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merimies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merimies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaw backs up against the cage.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Merimies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Merimies is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merimies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merimies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merimies instigates a clinch.
Merimies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merimies.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Merimies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Merimies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Merimies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merimies tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merimies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shaw wants the takedown. Merimies is fighting it off but Shaw persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Merimies's guard against the cage.
Shaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merimies looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merimies looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merimies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merimies just content to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw prevents Merimies from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taavetti Merimies dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Merimies.
Merimies gets caught flat footed, as Shaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shaw stops Merimies from standing up.
Merimies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merimies pulls Shaw in to control the position.
Merimies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Merimies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Merimies frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merimies unloads with some shots from mount but Shaw bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merimies looking to finish with strikes here!
Merimies controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merimies wants to finish this one by submission but Shaw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merimies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merimies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Taavetti Merimies.
Merimies has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merimies is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Merimies has had enough of the clinch but Shaw keeps him there for the moment.
Merimies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merimies closes the distance and clinches.
Merimies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taavetti Merimies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Merimies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Merimies.
Merimies lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merimies works the jab nicely.
Merimies throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Merimies.
Merimies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Merimies wants to clinch.
Merimies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Merimies feints with a jab and clips Shaw right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Shaw is sent crashing into the canvas and Merimies leaps in for the kill! Shaw tries to get to his feet but Merimies is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Shaw is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taavetti Merimies!
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