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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jakamo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakamo Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakamo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pablo.
Pablo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pablo tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a hook. Pablo ducked under it nicely.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Pablo moves his leg out of the way.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Pablo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jakamo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Pablo moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Pablo needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Pablo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Pablo closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Pablo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pablo working hard to break the clinch.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the head kick by Pablo.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pablo misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pablo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo blocks a leg kick.
Pablo tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Pablo crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pablo is rocked!
Pablo looks gassed!
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pablo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Pablo tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Pablo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones forces Pablo back against the cage and clinches.
Pablo taking a breather.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
Pablo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Pablo seems to have recovered his senses.
Pablo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pablo is keeping the position for now.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pablo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Pablo is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones rushes Pablo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pablo keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pablo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pablo is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones digs a good hook to Pablo's body.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pablo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pablo is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Pablo.
Jones is looking to clinch but Pablo is avoiding it.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones avoids the head kick by Pablo.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pablo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones has Pablo pressed against the cage, preventing Pablo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pablo wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Pablo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pablo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Pablo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones throws a right hand that Pablo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pablo also avoids with ease.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakamo Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablo throws a body kick that misses.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Pablo's leg but Pablo calmly moves out of range.
Pablo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Pablo with an uppercut!
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Pablo back into the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Pablo trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pablo into the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Pablo moves his leg out of the way.
Pablo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Pablo clinches up against the cage.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pablo is keeping busy.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pablo.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Pablo backpedaling.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pablo checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a combination
and Pablo counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but Pablo moves out of range.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Pablo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones jumps guard but Pablo stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo takes a shot to the head.
Jones keeps control of Pablo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pablo cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Pablo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones digs a right hand into Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pablo's gas tank.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Pablo.
Pablo is trying to break free.
Pablo has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pablo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pablo is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pablo avoid being mounted?
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pablo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakamo Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pablo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Pablo won't allow it.
Pablo missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pablo blocking some punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones prevents Pablo from breaking the clinch.
Pablo can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Pablo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pablo's corner calls for a 1-2. Pablo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lunges at Pablo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pablo's hand.
Pablo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pablo is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Pablo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pablo dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jakamo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones digs a good body shot into Pablo's ribs.
Pablo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Jones.
Pablo tries to clinch up.
Jones punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pablo checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pablo at a distance.
Nice jab there from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Pablo avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook.
Pablo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones with a nice cross.
Pablo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pablo checks a leg kick.
Pablo misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Pablo's defenses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Pablo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a leg kick but Pablo checks it.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Pablo circles away.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Pablo is controlling him.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pablo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pablo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pablo manages to break the clinch.
Pablo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pablo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pablo walks into a jab.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pablo moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a right hand that Pablo ducks under and follows up with a left that Pablo also avoids with ease.
Jones wants to clinch up but Pablo keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries to work over Pablo's front leg with a kick but Pablo checks it.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Pablo has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Pablo holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Pablo.
Pablo is trying to break free.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jakamo Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pablo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Juan Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pablo misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pablo has him pressed against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pablo working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakamo Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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... Jakamo Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Pantera - I'm Broken as his entrance music. Jay Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ippo Mash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Mash's head.
Mash tries to kick Penn off in order to stand up. Penn Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mash is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mash wants to get back to his feet.
Mash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Mash but he's now mounted!
Mash is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Penn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mash trying to control but Penn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Penn is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mash is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rivers Cuomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Eliden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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163 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rivers Cuomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Eliden!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuomo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eliden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eliden misses with a takedown attempt - Cuomo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eliden fails to land the takedown.
Cuomo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Cuomo.
Cuomo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eliden is trying to improve his position.
Cuomo throws an elbow but Eliden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Eliden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cuomo lands with a punch from half guard.
Eliden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cuomo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cuomo's back!
Cuomo rolls, trying to escape but Eliden keeps control of the position.
Cuomo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Eliden is hanging on to Cuomo's back as he tries to escape.
Cuomo trying to control the action but Eliden just sinks the hooks in.
Cuomo tries to roll but Eliden sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cuomo prevents Eliden from getting a body triangle.
Cuomo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cuomo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Eliden tries to keep control of the position but Cuomo is staying busy.
Eliden looking for the choke from the back.
Cuomo wants to escape the position.
Eliden wants to control but Cuomo is keeping busy.
Cuomo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cuomo turns into Eliden and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuomo trying to control but Eliden is working from the bottom.
Cuomo is looking to work some ground and pound but Eliden has wrist control.
Cuomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Eliden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eliden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuomo defends it easily.
Cuomo throwing strikes from guard but Eliden blocks nicely.
Cuomo is sitting in close to Eliden's body. Eliden has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cuomo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cuomo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Eliden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kane Eliden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Lanier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sage Francis-Sea Lion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Lanier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silk lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silk has gone for a leg lock! Lanier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silk's guard.
Silk controls Lanier momentarily but Lanier frees himself.
Lanier wants to pass the guard but Silk is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lanier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lanier tries to free his leg and advance position but Silk is retaining full guard.
Lanier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lanier wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.
Silk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lanier stacks Silk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lanier!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silk wants to control but Lanier postures up.
Silk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silk is trying to get back to his feet.
Lanier throws a strike aimed at the side of Silk's head but Silk avoids it well.
Silk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanier trying to control the action but Silk is working from the bottom.
Lanier trying to pass the guard but Silk defending well.
Lanier is keen to just control but Silk is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lanier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silk as he jumps to the side.
Lanier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lanier shoots in for a double leg but Silk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Casey Silk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lanier.
Lanier looks gassed!
Silk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silk is defended easily by Lanier.
Silk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lanier as he avoids it easily.
Lanier has his takedown stuffed
and Silk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silk.
Lanier controls Silk momentarily but Silk frees himself.
Silk tries to free his leg and advance position but Lanier is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silk stopping the sweep attempt from Lanier.
Silk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silk throws a strike but Lanier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lanier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silk is keeping the position for now.
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.
Lanier has gone for a leg lock! Silk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lanier's guard.
Lanier has momentary wrist control but Silk slips an elbow through the middle.
Lanier looking for a sweep. Not yet Lanier, not yet.
Silk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lanier pushes Silk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lanier on the side of the head.
Silk scores with a hook.
Silk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Silk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silk misses with a double jab.
Lanier tries for a takedown but Silk circles away easily
and Silk counters with a shoot takedown. Lanier fights it but they end up in guard.
Silk wants to pass the guard but Lanier is keeping the position.
Lanier trying to keep a closed guard but Silk is proving a slippery customer.
Lanier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silk connects with a couple of short punches.
Lanier is breathing heavily.
Silk throwing strikes from guard but Lanier blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk postures up in Lanier's guard and throws a big left but Lanier blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silk forces his way into half guard.
Lanier wants to get back to his feet.
Lanier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lanier tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silk shoots and misses
and Lanier counters with a shoot takedown. Silk fights it but they end up in guard.
Lanier trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet.
Silk keeping moving, preventing Lanier from controlling successfully.
Silk pushes Lanier off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lanier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silk!
Silk is squirming around, avoiding Lanier's attempts to control the action.
Lanier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silk is surviving well by controlling Lanier's body position as best he can.
Silk regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lanier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lanier's back!
Silk struggling to land strikes to the head as Lanier covers up.
Silk scores with punches to the body.
Silk scores with strikes from the back.
Casey Silk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lanier is defending well though. Silk let's go of the attempt for now.
Lanier tries to escape the position.
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.
Lanier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lanier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Silk.
Lanier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silk looking for a guillotine from mount but Lanier is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lanier because Silk loaded up on that one.
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 Casey Silk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lanier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lanier's guard now.
Lanier can't keep his opponent in guard - Silk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lanier wants to control but Silk is keeping busy.
Silk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanier's head.
Lanier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silk scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanier taking some punishment here, with Silk in his half guard.
Silk is thwarting Lanier's attempts to control the position.
Lanier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanier wants to stand and escape but Silk is having none of it.
Silk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silk throws a strike but Lanier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lanier tries to free his leg and advance position but Silk is retaining full guard.
Silk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silk trying to keep a closed guard but Lanier is proving a slippery customer.
Lanier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silk is keeping the position for now.
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.
Lanier stands and throws Silk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silk is looking to regain half guard here but Lanier keeps moving and retains side control.
Lanier wants to control but Silk is keeping him busy.
Silk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lanier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silk 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silk checks a leg kick.
Lanier throws a body kick that misses.
Lanier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lanier shoots for a takedown but Silk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Casey Silk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Lanier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lanier is positioning himself well to prevent Silk advancing to mount.
Lanier wants to control but Silk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lanier is trying to get back to full guard.
Silk working the head and body with strikes.
Lanier wants to improve his position but Silk is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lanier defending well though.
Lanier taking some punishment here, with Silk in his half guard.
Silk working Lanier over with strikes.
Lanier tries to get to full guard but Silk has control of the leg.
Silk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andrew Lanier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice strikes from Silk there.
Lanier wants to get back to his feet.
Casey Silk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Silk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silk 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... Casey Silk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nerubian Assasin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let It Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nerubian Assasin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tay Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves out of range as Assasin strikes.
Assasin misses the jab.
A jab from Assasin misses.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assasin.
Nerubian Assasin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assasin misses with a looping right.
Assasin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assasin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assasin misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assasin takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Assasin throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Assasin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Assasin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Assasin looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Assasin misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but Assasin avoids it well.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assasin throws and low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Assasin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assasin.
Assasin throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Assasin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Assasin coming out on top.
Smith moves out of range as Assasin strikes.
Assasin misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Assasin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith cracks Assasin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assasin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Assasin misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Assasin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Assasin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assasin throws a good cross that connects.
Assasin slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith moves away from the strike by Assasin.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Assasin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assasin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assasin walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Assasin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Assasin misses with a hook to the body
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assasin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Assasin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Assasin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assasin throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Assasin backing up. Assasin nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assasin throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tay Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Assasin throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Tay Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a series of punches but Assasin moves out of range.
Assasin throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Assasin misses.
Assasin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Assasin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tay Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Tay Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swinging wilding here.
The fighters circling - Assasin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assasin throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assasin is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Assasin jabs at Smith's body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assasin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith is rocked!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Assasin.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Assasin finish him?
Assasin throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assasin connects with a superb combination that knocks Smith out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Assasin before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nerubian Assasin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Flashing Lights. Ogden has chosen Pantera - Drag The Waters as his entrance music. David Ogden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Junior Key's 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Ogden!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Key shoots in for a double leg but Ogden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Key misses its intended target.
Key looks to land a combination but Ogden avoids it well.
Ogden fails with the takedown
and Key counters with a three punch combo that has Ogden backing up. Ogden nods at Key to acknowledge the strikes.
Key throws the left hand but Ogden avoids the punch easily.
Ogden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Key has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ogden is working away from the top position though.
Ogden working over Key with some ground and pound. Key looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
Key is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ogden is aware though and is defending well.
Ogden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Key's head.
Ogden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ogden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Key is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Key has escaped and now he's on top!
Key preventing the sweep.
Key trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to hold on but Ogden pushes him away.
Ogden working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Key slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Key has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ogden is working away from the top position though.
Ogden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Key is just riding it out for now. Ogden eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Key manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ogden wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogden distracts Key with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Key tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Key throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Key is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ogden is aware though and is defending well.
Ogden pushes down on Key's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ogden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ogden is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ogden to get the leverage.
Key is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key manages to get to full guard.
Key is trying to control the position but Ogden postures up.
Ogden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Key dives on top into guard.
Key with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ogden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ogden looks gassed!
Key distracts Ogden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ogden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Key has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ogden is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Key dominated that round.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Key shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Key showed some decent athleticism there.
Ogden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Key not doing much here.
Ogden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Key.
Ogden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Key can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Key wants to control from the top but Ogden keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key stands and throws Ogden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Key landing strikes.
Ogden struggling a bit here.
Ogden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Key landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Key there.
Ogden is trying to maintain the position but Key is very close to passing his half guard.
Key is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ogden is trying to escape the mount.
Key landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ogden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ogden is in a horrible position here. Key smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Key connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ogden wants to control but Key is having none of it.
Key looking to finish Ogden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ogden!
Ogden is bucking up trying to escape but Key cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Key landing strikes from the mount.
Ogden holds on to Key as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ogden wants to control but Key is having none of it.
Ogden is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Key fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Key is landing with some decent strikes but Ogden is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Key lands a nice shot to the head.
Key unloading with bombs!
Key raining down shots from the mount!
Key with shots to the head and body - Ogden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Key looking to finish Ogden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ogden!
Key looking to control but Ogden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior Key overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Key landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ogden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ogden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ogden holds on to Key as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ogden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ogden is in a horrible position here. Key smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Key.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ogden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Key scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Key controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Key dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Key looks to land a combination but Ogden avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ogden.
Key lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ogden backs up against the cage.
Key loads up on a big right hand but Ogden slips the punch.
Key misses with a double jab.
Key swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Ogden.
Key bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ogden's head backwards.
Key blocks a head kick by Ogden.
Key misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogden fails with the takedown
enabling Key to counter with a crisp jab.
Ogden thuds his shin into the meat of Key's side.
Nice jab there from Key.
Nice defenses there by Ogden.
Ogden avoids the body shot from Key.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
Key tries for a takedown but Ogden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Key misses with a straight left.
Key tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ogden was well out of range. Poor timing from Key.
Ogden shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Key circles away.
Junior Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ogden.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ogden misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ogden.
Ogden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Key.
Ogden tries for a takedown but Key circles away easily
and Key counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Key misses.
Key keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ogden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key throws the left hand but Ogden avoids the punch easily.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Ogden shoots and misses
and Key counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Key swinging wilding here.
Key is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ogden.
Key takes a swing at Ogden's ribcage but misses.
Ogden misses with a takedown attempt
and Key counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Key misses with a straight right.
Key throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogden with a poor takedown
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Key throws a shot to the body.
Key misses with a hook. Ogden ducked under it nicely.
David Ogden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ogden slips under a jab from Key.
Ogden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Key counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Key throws a right hand that Ogden ducks under and follows up with a left that Ogden also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Key.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Key to counter with a crisp jab.
Key lunges at Ogden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ogden's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Key showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Key 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Key!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rory Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Ritter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallagher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown but Gallagher shows good takedown defense.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher lands a high kick!
Ritter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rory Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Ritter.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritter.
Ritter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallagher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ritter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Ritter stands up over Gallagher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallagher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rory Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Ritter circles away.
Ritter closes the distance and clinches up with Gallagher, looking for a takedown. Ritter pushes Gallagher against the cage but Gallagher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher darts in trying to clinch
and Ritter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
Ritter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gallagher circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gallagher or perhaps it was just good defense by Ritter which made him look bad.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritter keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritter fails with the takedown.
Ritter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Ritter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Gallagher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Ritter moves out of range.
Ritter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gallagher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gallagher throws Ritter to one side and escapes!
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Ritter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallagher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ritter somewhat.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Ritter circles away.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt - Gallagher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ritter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Ritter looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ritter as he avoids it easily.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ritter keeps the fight on the outside.
Gallagher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ritter ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher clinches but Ritter breaks the clinch
and Ritter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gallagher's guard now.
Gallagher controls Ritter momentarily but Ritter frees himself.
Gallagher kicks Ritter off and gets to his feet.
Gallagher has managed to clinch.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher moves in looking to clinch but Ritter pushes him off.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Ritter circles away.
Gallagher catches Ritter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ritter is defended easily by Gallagher.
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!
Gallagher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gallagher cracks Ritter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ritter pinned against the cage. Ritter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallagher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ritter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ritter connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Ritter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gallagher misses with a takedown attempt - Ritter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ritter.
Ritter throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gallagher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritter.
An inside leg kick lands from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
Ritter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ritter is trying to control the position but Gallagher postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully.
Gallagher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ritter's guard.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Gallagher is having none of it.
Gallagher stands and throws Ritter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ritter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gallagher prevents Ritter from standing back up.
Gallagher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Ritter looking for submissions off his back.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Gallagher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gallagher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ritter is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallagher.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ritter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Gallagher won't allow Ritter to get back to his feet.
Gallagher stopping the sweep attempt from Ritter.
Gallagher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gallagher wants to get up but he can't break Ritter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gallagher decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ritter, up you get!
Ritter shoots in for a double leg but Gallagher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rory Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Ritter.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Ritter moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Ritter or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallagher which made him look bad.
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.
Gallagher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gallagher lands with a kick to the temple. Ritter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gallagher lands with a kick to the temple. Ritter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ritter swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Gallagher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gallagher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Ritter won't let him.
Gallagher wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Gallagher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ritter backs up against the cage.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher moves out of range of the body kick from Ritter.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallagher avoids it really well and circles away.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely.
Ritter slips a jab from Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is looking to clinch.
Rory Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritter ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Ritter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritter closes the distance and clinches up with Gallagher, looking for a takedown. Ritter pushes Gallagher against the cage but Gallagher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rory Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Ritter.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Ritter.
Gallagher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ritter's head.
Ritter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallagher pinned against the cage. Gallagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gallagher clinches but Ritter breaks the clinch
and Ritter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ritter won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Ritter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gallagher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ritter is one step ahead there.
Hugo Ritter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallagher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ritter!
Gallagher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ritter tries to reverse the position but Gallagher maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gallagher gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gallagher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ritter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Ritter is avoiding it.
Gallagher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Ritter shoots in.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
Ritter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallagher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher connects with a looping right hand.
Ritter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gallagher swivels and escapes.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
Gallagher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gallagher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Ritter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritter avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gallagher trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Ritter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gallagher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Ritter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gallagher tests Ritter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallagher pinned against the cage. Gallagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ritter shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallagher tries to sprawl out of it but Ritter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallagher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gallagher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Gallagher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aamakualenalena Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony. The crowd seem to be enjoying Galindo's choice of entrance music: Boss Life. Justin Galindo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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226 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aamakualenalena Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galindo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galindo scoring well with a low kick there.
Galindo lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Aamakualenalena Robinson has been cut.
Aamakualenalena Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galindo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Robinson to the canvas! Robinson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Galindo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Galindo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Pomfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Fickett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Pomfrey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fickett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Fickett misses.
Pomfrey feints and as Fickett raises his hands in defense, Pomfrey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fickett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pomfrey uses it to pass to side control.
Fickett tries to improve position but can't.
Fickett is trying to buck Pomfrey off.
Fickett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pomfrey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fickett wants to control but Pomfrey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fickett is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomfrey is looking to take a break and control but Fickett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fickett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pomfrey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fickett tries to bum rush Pomfrey with a series of wild strikes but Pomfrey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fickett fails with the takedown
and Pomfrey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fickett is breathing heavily.
Fickett working for a triangle but Pomfrey defends it easily.
Pomfrey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pomfrey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pomfrey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomfrey trying to control but Fickett is working from the bottom.
Pomfrey content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pomfrey distracts Fickett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pomfrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Fickett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fickett working a defensive guard here.
Fickett looking for a triangle here. Pomfrey is fighting it but it looks tight! Fickett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pomfrey is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brad Fickett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonald is rocked!
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is looking to stand up but McDonald isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a left and a right that send McDonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Miller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Miller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McDonald drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Miller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McDonald's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Miller!
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