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IoM 19: Bag of Tricks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Pesovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arona comes into the arena with Knock you out! blaring out of the sound system. Dejan Pesovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dejan Pesovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arona counters with a stiff right hand.
Arona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pesovic's head.
It looks like Dejan Pesovic has been cut.
Pesovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Arona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pesovic thinking.
Pesovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Arona counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pesovic throws a right hand that misses
and Arona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pesovic throws a combination that misses
and Arona counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Pesovic to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Arona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Arona!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Olivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck The Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bison has chosen this is my shit- chuck vidells music as his entrance music. Chuck The Bison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergio Olivia's chin.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Olivia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck The Bison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Olivia is out of range and The Bison settles back down.
Olivia misses with a right hand
and The Bison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olivia defending well as The Bison loads up on a big left hand.
The Bison misses the shot to the body.
The Bison misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bison lands a right hook to the body.
The Bison misses the body punch
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bison. Olivia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olivia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Bison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Bison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olivia circles away quickly and effectively.
Olivia misses with a hook
and The Bison counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bison misses with a hook
and Olivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olivia misses with a hook
and The Bison counters with a right hand to the body.
Olivia misses with an uppercut
and The Bison counters with a straight right hand.
The Bison misses with a body kick.
Olivia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bison.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Bison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Bison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Bison lands a head shot.
The Bison misses with a body punch
and Olivia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olivia slips under a jab.
Olivia checks a low kick from The Bison.
Olivia misses with a right hand
and The Bison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olivia throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Bison tries to land a body kick
and Olivia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivia.
The Bison thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck The Bison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Olivia lands with a slapping head kick.
The Bison throws a leg kick
and The Bison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bison throws a solid leg kick but Olivia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Bison.
Olivia looks to land a left hand but The Bison moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olivia staying out of range there.
The Bison lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivia slips a straight right by The Bison.
The Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olivia misses with a right hand
and The Bison counters with a nice body shot.
The Bison missing with a left hand there. Olivia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olivia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bison.
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.
The Bison throws a looping overhand right but Olivia ducks down to avoid it.
Olivia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Bison. Olivia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olivia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bison misses the body punch
and Olivia counters with a big head kick but The Bison shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bison misses with a lunging right hand
and Olivia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bison throws a poor cross that misses
and Olivia counters with a head kick. That will keep The Bison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circle momentarily. Olivia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olivia throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Bison thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bison moves out of range of the body kick from Olivia.
The Bison misses with a body punch
and Olivia counters with a series of strikes. The Bison will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Bison looks to throw the jab but Olivia is out of range.
The Bison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olivia counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bison takes one on the button.
The Bison throws a sloppy body shot
and Olivia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Bison is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Olivia 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!
Olivia throws a head kick but The Bison moves out of range.
The Bison throws an overhand right that lands on Olivia's shoulder, as Olivia tries to avoid the shot.
The Bison misses with a hook. Olivia ducked under it nicely.
The Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olivia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olivia misses with a left hand
and Olivia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olivia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Bison counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bison scores with a one two! Olivia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Bison thuds a left hand into Olivia's body.
Olivia throws a head kick that misses.
The Bison defending well as Olivia loads up on a big left hand.
The Bison lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olivia throws a left and a right that both miss
letting The Bison counter with a right hand.
The Bison throws a shot to the body.
Olivia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bison throws out the jab.
The Bison throws out a loose jab but Olivia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bison lands with an uppercut that bounces Olivia off the cage and back into rage.
The Bison lands a nice looking body shot.
The Bison misses with a body shot.
Olivia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Bison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olivia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivia throws a head kick but The Bison moves out of range.
The Bison connects with a right hand. Olivia shakes it off.
Chuck The Bison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olivia throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bison counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olivia at a distance.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bison swings for the body but Olivia moves out of range.
The Bison lands with an uppercut that bounces Olivia off the cage and back into rage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck The Bison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Bison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck The Bison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Day Kolos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewie Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Day Kolos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stewie Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kolos counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Kolos 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 Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kolos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kolos's best efforts.
Kolos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolos is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Kolos is controlling him well.
Kolos stalling.
Kolos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Kolos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kolos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kolos trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kolos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Kolos postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kolos controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kolos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Kolos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kolos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kolos avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Day Kolos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolos misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kolos's guard.
Kolos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kolos is working hard here to advance position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Kolos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kolos stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolos is controlling him.
Kolos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Kolos trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Day Kolos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kolos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones swings around for an armbar but Kolos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kolos prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kolos from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kolos trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Kolos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kolos from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kolos on his heels. He'll look to pass Kolos's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolos keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolos working a defensive guard here.
Kolos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kolos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones jabs Kolos right on the nose. Kolos blinks but takes it well.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones tries to stand but Kolos is controlling from the bottom.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kolos tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kolos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kolos is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
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.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Kolos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to control the action but Kolos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Kolos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolos trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Day Kolos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kolos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewie Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This Is Who I Am . Dirt McGirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. McGirk catches Fickett right on the button with a cross.
Fickett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fickett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGirk counters with a left to the body.
Fickett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fickett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGirk cracks Fickett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fickett misses the shot to the body.
Fickett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGirk connects with a nice looking jab.
McGirk misses with a hook
and Fickett counters with a left and a right that stings McGirk.
Fickett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fickett throws a poor cross that misses
and Fickett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from McGirk does no damage.
Fickett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from McGirk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirk tries to circle away but Fickett has him pinned against the cage.
Fickett keeps control of McGirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fickett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGirk is trying to force a seperation but Fickett has the dominant position.
McGirk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fickett.
Fickett fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Fickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett tries to pull guard but McGirk won't allow it.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Fickett has him pressed against the cage.
Fickett has clasped his hands together around McGirk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fickett's best efforts.
Fickett wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGirk keeps working.
McGirk tries to kick Fickett off but Fickett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fickett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fickett wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGirk keeps working.
Fickett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk pushes Fickett off looking to stand but Fickett dives back in and keeps control.
Fickett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fickett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fickett is looking to advance position but McGirk won't allow it.
Fickett prevents McGirk from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett is looking for a kimura here.
McGirk tries to roll over but Fickett keeps him under control.
Fickett throwing shots but McGirk is blocking nicely.
Fickett is trying to control the action in half guard but McGirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fickett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGirk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fickett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fickett thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGirk to regain full guard.
McGirk wants to stand and escape but Fickett is having none of it.
Fickett pushing down on McGirk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fickett not doing much here.
Fickett working over McGirk with some ground and pound. McGirk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Fickett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fickett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fickett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirk pinned against the cage. McGirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGirk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fickett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fickett throws a sloppy head kick and McGirk moves out of range easily.
McGirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGirk!
McGirk tries to clinch but Fickett moves away
and Fickett counters with a nice uppercut.
McGirk misses with the combination.
McGirk defending well as Fickett loads up on a big left hand.
McGirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fickett under the eye.
Fickett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fickett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fickett throws a hook to the side of McGirk's head but McGirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fickett.
Dirt McGirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirk lands with a hook. Fickett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGirk tries to clinch but Fickett moves out of range.
Fickett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fickett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fickett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fickett.
Fickett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fickett gets to his feet - McGirk follows without any prompting.
McGirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from McGirk lands.
Fickett throws a lazy head kick
and McGirk counters with a two punch combo.
McGirk misses with a right hand
and Fickett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dirt McGirk has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGirk avoids the head kick by Fickett.
Fickett throws out a loose jab but McGirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from McGirk misses.
Fickett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGirk defends it nicely.
McGirk staying out of range there.
Fickett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Fickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGirk scores with a sloppy right hand. Fickett should have avoided that one.
McGirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGirk wants to clinch.
Fickett ducks under a wild hook from McGirk.
Brad Fickett is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk ducks right into an uppercut from Fickett.
McGirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fickett in his tracks.
Fickett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fickett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fickett looks to score with a jab to the body but McGirk is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fickett.
Fickett fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fickett moves into range and clinches up with McGirk.
Fickett prevents McGirk from breaking the clinch.
McGirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fickett blocks an uppercut.
McGirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Fickett has double underhooks.
McGirk wants to break free but Fickett has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk is trying to break free.
Fickett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGirk can't fight it off and eventually Fickett manages to take the fight to the floor. McGirk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fickett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fickett trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fickett stands up from McGirk's guard - Fickett perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fickett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fickett scores with the left hand. McGirk knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Fickett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fickett tries a head kick but it misses.
McGirk tries to clinch up
and Fickett counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGirk won't be happy with that.
Fickett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGirk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fickett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGirk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fickett but great work by McGirk.
McGirk wants to stand but Fickett has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
McGirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGirk tries to stand but Fickett is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fickett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fickett gets back to half guard.
Fickett trying to control from the bottom.
Fickett kicks McGirk off and gets back to his feet.
Dirt McGirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fickett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGirk uses from the top position.
McGirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fickett has his foot on McGirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGirk works his way back into a safe position though.
McGirk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fickett working a defensive guard here.
McGirk throws and elbow that misses. Fickett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGirk's guard. Nice move by Fickett!
McGirk keeping moving, preventing Fickett from controlling successfully.
Fickett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fickett thows a huge punch but McGirk dodges it nicely.
Fickett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fickett misses with a head shot. McGirk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fickett gets to his feet. McGirk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGirk cracks Fickett with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk looks to clinch
and McGirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fickett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fickett circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fickett to counter with a crisp jab.
McGirk misses with a right hand
and Fickett moves into the clinch.
Fickett jumps guard.
Fickett working for a triangle but McGirk defends it easily.
Brad Fickett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGirk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fickett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fickett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fickett!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fickett avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGirk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Fickett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fickett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Fickett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khumpai Prayut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy has chosen Too sexy for my shirt - George Sampson 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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144 lbs
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141 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khumpai Prayut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy keeps the fight on the outside.
Prayut blocks a head kick by Smithy.
A shot to the body from Smithy misses
and Prayut makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smithy really felt that one!
Timmy Smithy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prayut throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smithy counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prayut.
Smithy scores with a leg kick.
Prayut slips under a jab.
A big right from Smithy misses.
Smithy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prayut throws a leg kick
and Smithy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Prayut lands but Smithy takes it in his stride.
Smithy misses with a series of wild punches.
Prayut looks for the body kick but Smithy saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prayut.
Smithy blocks a head kick by Prayut.
Prayut misses with a leg kick
and Smithy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Prayut darts in and clinches Smithy up against the cage.
Smithy avoiding damage as Prayut throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut misses with an elbow over the top.
Smithy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smithy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prayut blocks a body shot from Smithy.
Smithy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prayut looking to throw knees to the head but Smithy is blocking nicely.
Smithy misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prayut has Smithy pressed against the cage, preventing Smithy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smithy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prayut blocks an uppercut.
Prayut takes an elbow to the temple.
Smithy struggles to land a body shot inside as Prayut controls his hands.
Smithy tries to work over Prayut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prayut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prayut tries to land knees in the clinch but Smithy avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prayut throws an elbow but misses.
Prayut connects with a knee to the head.
Smithy misses with an elbow strike.
Smithy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prayut with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smithy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Smithy.
Smithy is trying to maintain a safe position but Prayut gets an underhook and turns Smithy into the cage.
Smithy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prayut avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but Smithy blocks with his arms.
Prayut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smithy is defending well for now.
Smithy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prayut.
Smithy pushes Prayut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smithy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prayut scores a nice knee to the body.
Smithy blocks an elbow strike from Prayut.
Smithy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Khumpai Prayut has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithy.
Smithy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prayut with a knee to the head.
Prayut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smithy.
Smithy blocks an elbow strike from Prayut.
Smithy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smithy takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Timmy Smithy has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Smithy.
Prayut looking to throw knees to the head but Smithy is blocking nicely.
Smithy trying to land knees to the body.
Prayut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smithy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Smithy.
Prayut is breathing heavily.
Smithy tries to work over Prayut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Smithy on the inside.
Smithy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prayut avoids a wild elbow strike from Smithy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy landing knees to the head.
A short left from Smithy.
Smithy managing to block the knees to the body from Prayut.
Prayut tries to land knees in the clinch but Smithy avoids the damage to the body.
Smithy blocks the elbow strike.
Smithy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smithy lands a shot to the body.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smithy avoids it.
Prayut tries a knee to the head but Smithy blocks it.
Smithy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smithy scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Smithy misses.
Smithy lands a head kick. Prayut smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smithy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smithy moves out of range of the leg kick from Prayut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Smithy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Prayut avoids the body shot from Smithy.
Smithy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Prayut wants to clinch
and Smithy counters with a nice leg kick.
Smithy misses the shot to the body.
Prayut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prayut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Prayut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy scores with a kick to the body.
Smithy looks to score with a jab to the body but Prayut is just out of range.
Smithy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Prayut lands a jab.
Prayut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smithy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smithy is able to avoid easily.
Prayut throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range.
Smithy misses with a kick to the body.
Smithy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Smithy.
Smithy throws out a leg kick but Prayut moves out of range and Smithy only half commits.
Smithy misses with a low kick.
Smithy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prayut was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smithy throws out the jab.
Good work by Prayut as he checks the leg kick.
Prayut scores with a push kick.
Smithy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smithy misses the shot to the body.
Prayut throws a nice head kick!
Smithy throws an overhand right that lands on Prayut's shoulder, as Prayut tries to avoid the shot.
Prayut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prayut throws a leg kick but Smithy checks it.
Smithy throws a series of punches but Prayut moves out of range.
Smithy with a hook.
Prayut throws a sloppy head kick and Smithy moves out of range easily.
Smithy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prayut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prayut is out of range and Smithy settles back down.
Prayut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Khumpai Prayut will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Prayut moves away from the strike by Smithy.
A big left from Smithy misses.
Timmy Smithy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smithy throws a hook but Prayut blocks it.
Smithy looks to land a left hand but Prayut moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Prayut
and Smithy counters with a nice body shot.
Prayut gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smithy counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prayut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prayut lands with a slapping head kick.
Prayut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy misses with a head kick.
Prayut avoids the body shot from Smithy.
Smithy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prayut moves to clinch but Smithy breaks away
and Smithy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prayut thinking.
Smithy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prayut misses with a leg kick
and Smithy counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut misses with a wild body shot.
Prayut throws a leg kick that misses.
Smithy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prayut attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smithy missing with a left hand there. Prayut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prayut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smithy.
Prayut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smithy checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Prayut misses
and Smithy counters with an outside leg kick.
Prayut misses with a body shot.
Smithy takes a swing at Prayut's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Smithy misses.
Prayut throws a jab but it's blocked by Smithy.
Smithy misses with a head kick.
Prayut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smithy throws out the jab.
Smithy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Prayut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prayut misses with the body kick
and Smithy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prayut throws a body kick that misses.
Smithy slips under a jab.
Smithy throws the left hand but Prayut avoids the punch easily.
Prayut tries a low kick but Smithy avoids it.
Prayut moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithy. Prayut does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Smithy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smithy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Smithy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mark Nathaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniels comes to the cage accompanied by I Want To Get Away - Lenny Kravitz. The crowd seem to be enjoying Minotauro's choice of entrance music: ZZ. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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230 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Mark Nathaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nathaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Minotauro counters with a takedown into side control.
Nathaniels wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to control but Nathaniels is keeping him busy.
Minotauro looks gassed!
Nathaniels throws Minotauro to one side and escapes!
Minotauro shoots and misses
and Nathaniels counters with a shoot takedown. Minotauro fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathaniels postures up and lands a big shot to Minotauro's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nathaniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nathaniels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nathaniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Minotauro has a closed guard, preventing Nathaniels from standing up.
Minotauro has momentary wrist control but Nathaniels slips an elbow through the middle.
Nathaniels with a nice head shot there.
Nathaniels scoring with some ground and pound.
Nathaniels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nathaniels stands up over Minotauro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nathaniels postures up.
Nathaniels landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro working a defensive guard here.
Nathaniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nathaniels distracts Minotauro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nathaniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nathaniels with a nice head shot there.
Nathaniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nathaniels thows a big elbow that misses.
Nathaniels postures up in Minotauro's guard and throws a big left but Minotauro blocks it.
Minotauro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nathaniels scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Nathaniels works over Minotauro with some ground and pound from guard.
Nathaniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minotauro wants to stand but Nathaniels is controlling the position.
Minotauro is trying to control the position but Nathaniels postures up.
Nathaniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minotauro looking for a guillotine here but Nathaniels defends easily.
Nathaniels is in close to Minotauro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mark Nathaniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Minotauro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nathaniels pushes Minotauro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nathaniels scores with a one two! Minotauro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nathaniels scores with a hook to the body. Minotauro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nathaniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minotauro circles away.
Nathaniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nathaniels.
Nathaniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nathaniels looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Minotauro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro tries to hold on but Nathaniels postures up.
Nathaniels landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nathaniels raining down hammerfists from mount.
Minotauro is in a horrible position here. Nathaniels smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minotauro tries to hold on but Nathaniels postures up.
Nathaniels with good strikes from the mount here!
Minotauro is desperately trying to improve his position but Nathaniels has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Nathaniels avoids the attempt from Minotauro to control.
BOOM! Nathaniels connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Minotauro taking shots to the head.
Nathaniels landing strikes from the mount and Minotauro is in trouble!
The referee warns Minotauro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nathaniels postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Minotauro looks a forlorn figure.
Nathaniels lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Minotauro tries to lock up and control but Nathaniels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels lands a big elbow.
Nathaniels raining down shots from the mount!
Nathaniels cracks Minotauro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nathaniels landing punches.
Minotauro tries to hold on but Nathaniels pushes him away.
Nathaniels lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Minotauro hang on?
Nathaniels lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nathaniels lands a nice shot to the head.
Minotauro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Minotauro wants to hold on but Nathaniels pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nathaniels avoids the attempt from Minotauro to control.
BOOM! Nathaniels connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nathaniels scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Minotauro?
The referee warns Minotauro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minotauro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minotauro trying to control here.
Nathaniels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Minotauro is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mark Nathaniels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Minotauro has his takedown stuffed
and Nathaniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big Mark Nathaniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nathaniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nathaniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nathaniels is working Minotauro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Minotauro controls Nathaniels momentarily but Nathaniels frees himself.
Nathaniels postures up in Minotauro's guard and throws a big left but Minotauro blocks it.
Nathaniels throwing strikes but missing.
Minotauro looking for a guillotine here but Nathaniels defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nathaniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathaniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nathaniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nathaniels is in close to Minotauro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minotauro keeping full guard, as Nathaniels tries to pass.
Nathaniels throws a strike but Minotauro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Minotauro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nathaniels dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels throws and elbow that misses. Minotauro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nathaniels's guard. Nice move by Minotauro!
Minotauro trying to control but Nathaniels is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro stops Nathaniels from standing up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Minotauro trying to control but Nathaniels is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Antonio Minotauro has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nathaniels misses with the combination.
Minotauro misses with a takedown
and Nathaniels counters with a series of strikes. Minotauro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nathaniels with a poor takedown
and Minotauro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nathaniels is trying to stand back up but Minotauro is controlling him
Antonio Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Mark Nathaniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minotauro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Mark Nathaniels.
Well Nathaniels 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 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Mark Nathaniels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Koslovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Don Omar - Danza Kuduro as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Koslovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leeroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koslovski stalling against the cage.
Koslovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Koslovski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.
Koslovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Koslovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Koslovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koslovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Koslovski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koslovski.
Koslovski passes Jenkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koslovski is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins has hold of Koslovski's hands but Koslovski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koslovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koslovski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins wants to control but Koslovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslovski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jenkins trying to control but Koslovski postures up.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Koslovski is controlling him well.
Koslovski wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
Koslovski moves nicely into side control.
Koslovski stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.
Jenkins misses the body punch
and Koslovski counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koslovski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jenkins's brow.
Koslovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Koslovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Koslovski has the dominant position.
Koslovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Koslovski decides to pull guard.
Koslovski pushes a forearm under Jenkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jenkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Koslovski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bodies. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Sotiropoulos circles away easily
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Brandon Rizzo has been cut.
Sotiropoulos with a hook.
Sotiropoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rizzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Sotiropoulos misses its intended target.
Rizzo fails with the takedown
and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Sotiropoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rizzo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sotiropoulos misses with a looping left.
Sotiropoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rizzo on the side of the head.
Oh Rizzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzo switches off momentarily and Sotiropoulos cracks him with a monster right hand! Rizzo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sotiropoulos dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sotiropoulos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rachid Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rachid Hadji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson misses with a combination
and Hadji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hadji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarkson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hadji feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clarkson sprawling to the canvas! Clarkson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hadji finish him?!
It looks like Trevor Clarkson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hadji is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadji wants to control but Clarkson is having none of it.
Hadji really wants to buck Clarkson off and get back to his feet.
Clarkson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clarkson throwing strikes here but Hadji is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clarkson won't let Hadji get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hadji is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Clarkson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hadji's face.
Hadji bucks Clarkson off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson fails with the takedown
and Hadji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clarkson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clarkson is trying to break the clinch but Hadji has him pressed against the cage.
Clarkson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hadji lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Hadji.
Clarkson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hadji prevents it.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Clarkson jumps guard but Hadji stands there with Clarkson around his waist. Clarkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hadji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hadji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clarkson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hadji has double underhooks.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Clarkson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clarkson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clarkson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hadji is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Hadji manages to get underhooks.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
Hadji just leaning against Clarkson, taking a breather.
Clarkson jumps guard but Hadji stands there with Clarkson around his waist. Clarkson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Hadji landing knees to the body.
Hadji lands an elbow inside.
Hadji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hadji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
Hadji is stalling here.
Hadji receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hadji lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadji landing knees to the head.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hadji pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clarkson avoids the head kick by Hadji.
Hadji jabs at Clarkson's body.
Clarkson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hadji misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji throws a body kick that misses.
Hadji throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a straight right hand.
Hadji clinches with his opponent.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Clarkson in his tracks for a moment.
Hadji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Clarkson drops back down to his feet.
Hadji lands a nice knee to the body.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clarkson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hadji lands a shoulder strike.
Clarkson fails to pull guard.
Hadji just leaning against Clarkson, taking a breather.
Hadji landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hadji misses with a knee to the head.
Hadji with a knee to the head.
Hadji lands an elbow inside.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Clarkson drops back down to his feet.
Hadji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarkson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Clarkson shrugs off.
Clarkson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hadji.
A frustrated look appears on Clarkson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarkson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hadji lands an elbow that stopped Clarkson in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Hadji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hadji tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hadji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hadji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hadji is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hadji down to the mat. Hadji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarkson keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hadji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarkson thinking.
Hadji rushes Clarkson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hadji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hadji.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Hadji connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clarkson's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Clarkson's cut.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clarkson shoots and misses
letting Hadji counter with a right hand.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hadji counters with a left and a right that stings Clarkson.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Hadji circles away easily
and Hadji counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clarkson on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hadji looks to land a combination but Clarkson avoids it well.
Clarkson misses with a double jab
and Hadji counters with a leg kick.
Trevor Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadji lands a body shot.
Clarkson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hadji scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadji throws a series of punches but Clarkson avoids them all with ease.
Clarkson slips under a jab from Hadji.
Hadji pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarkson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hadji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hadji scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadji is pushing Clarkson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Hadji.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
Hadji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hadji lands a damaging elbow.
Clarkson gets control of Hadji's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clarkson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hadji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clarkson is proving hard to escape from.
Hadji trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarkson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadji passes Clarkson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hadji stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clarkson to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji throws a wild body kick that Clarkson sees coming a mile off.
Clarkson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hadji's guard.
Clarkson stands up over Hadji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hadji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadji dives on top into guard.
Hadji wanted to stand there but Clarkson had control of the position.
Clarkson 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.
Hadji stands up and waves to Clarkson to follow him.
Trevor Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarkson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hadji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarkson in his tracks.
Clarkson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clarkson misses with a double jab
and Hadji counters with a one-two to the body.
Hadji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
and Hadji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hadji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Hadji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Clarkson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarkson slips a straight right by Hadji.
Clarkson blocks a jab.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hadji counters with a left and a right that stings Clarkson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hadji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hadji clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadji controlling the action here for a moment.
Hadji tries a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks it.
Clarkson wants a takedown.
Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Hadji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rachid Hadji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Clarkson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clarkson walks into a straight right hand from Hadji.
Nice shot by Hadji.
Hadji lands a head kick!
Clarkson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarkson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hadji to the mat! Hadji manages to get full guard.
Hadji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkson is one step ahead there.
Hadji is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hadji wants to stand but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Clarkson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hadji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson throwing strikes but missing.
Clarkson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hadji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clarkson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clarkson prevents Hadji from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clarkson passes into half guard.
Hadji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarkson.
Hadji gets full guard.
Hadji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hadji wants to sweep here but Clarkson controlling him for the moment.
Hadji wants to stand but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Clarkson cracks Hadji with a solid left hand.
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.
Hadji wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarkson won't allow Hadji to get back to his feet.
Hadji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hadji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clarkson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hadji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarkson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hadji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hadji keeping full guard, as Clarkson tries to pass.
Hadji manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Hadji counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarkson scores with a takedown into Hadji's guard.
Hadji is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hadji lands an elbow inside that Clarkson shrugs off.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadji lands an elbow inside.
Hadji taking a breather.
Clarkson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hadji smiles and moves away.
Clarkson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hadji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hadji misses with a low kick.
Clarkson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Hadji counters by moving into the clinch.
Hadji'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.
Hadji scores a nice knee to the body.
Clarkson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hadji is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadji stalling in the clinch.
Hadji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hadji controlling the action here for a moment.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji holds him up against the cage and eventually Clarkson drops back down to his feet.
Hadji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
A short right from Hadji on the inside.
Hadji stops a takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rachid Hadji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hadji scores with a shoulder strike.
Hadji stalling the fight.
Trevor Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rachid Hadji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clarkson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hadji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hadji is stalling here.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Hadji won't allow it.
Hadji prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rachid Hadji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hadji winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rachid Hadji!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Yap!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hook but Yap blocks it.
Yap works the jab nicely.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yap moves away.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Yap should have avoided that one.
Yap misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Yap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yap misses with a double jab
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yap misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Yap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Yap's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yap looks gassed!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yap misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones cracks Yap with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Yap tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Yap is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Jones!
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