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SPFC 57: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pee Niss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Wish I Was Queer So I Could Get Chicks by Bloodhound Gang. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pee Niss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niss misses with a kick to the body
and St Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Niss didn't expect that.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St Pierre wants to stand but Niss is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niss has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes St Pierre off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Niss doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Pee Niss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Niss avoids them all with ease.
Niss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass St Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pee Niss just wasn't active enough.
St Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Niss throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
Niss prevents St Pierre from breaking the clinch.
St Pierre looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre is trying to force a seperation but Niss has the dominant position.
St Pierre blocks a body shot from Niss.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niss digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Niss drags the fight down to the ground.
Niss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Niss is looking to work some ground and pound but St Pierre has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niss controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pee Niss just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niss.
St Pierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niss throws a big right hand that misses.
Niss is stalling in the full guard.
Niss wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pee Niss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Niss tries to score a power double leg takedown but St Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niss somewhat.
Niss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Niss passes St Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niss moves into full mount! St Pierre won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niss misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niss landing strikes from the mount and St Pierre is in trouble!
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Niss working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Niss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niss connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
St Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niss controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niss 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niss fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Niss with a couple of short strikes.
Niss controlling from mount.
Niss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. St Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niss controlling the pace for now.
St Pierre wants to control but Niss is having none of it.
Niss controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pee Niss 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Niss throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Niss.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Niss moves away
so Niss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Niss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Niss stands and steps away. St Pierre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Niss has St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to break free but Niss pushes him back against the cage.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niss misses with a knee strike.
Niss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Niss is working St Pierre over against the cage.
St Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Niss controls the action.
Niss lands a nice shot to the body.
Niss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Niss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Niss is looking to sinch up a triangle. St Pierre throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Niss's body to avoid the submission. Niss has instead reached around St Pierre's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Niss arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pee Niss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Kaeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaeo comes to the cage accompanied by On Fire. On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Kaeo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Kaeo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Kaeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Morrison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into Kaeo's guard.
Morrison trying to control but Kaeo is working from the bottom.
Kaeo wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morrison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaeo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morrison's guard! Nice work there by Kaeo!
Kaeo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaeo.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Kaeo postures up.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Kaeo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Kaeo postures up.
Morrison can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaeo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Kaeo is controlling well.
Kaeo wants to pass to mount but Morrison is defending the position.
Morrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaeo pulls his head out easily.
Kaeo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morrison wants to control but Kaeo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaeo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaeo wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Kaeo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison actively working from the bottom here.
Kaeo lands with a punch from half guard.
Morrison is pressing down on Kaeo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaeo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morrison looks gassed!
Morrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaeo.
Morrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kaeo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaeo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Kaeo is posturing up here but Morrison has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kaeo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kaeo has to tap! Slick submission there by Morrison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Morrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Possible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Possible has chosen Like I Never Left as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Possible!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Possible misses with a takedown
and Hearns counters with a two punch combo.
Hearns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Possible was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearns.
Hearns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Possible gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hearns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hearns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hearns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Possible wants to sweep here but Hearns controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearns trying to move into half guard but instead Possible has managed to sweep!
Possible won't allow Hearns to get back to his feet.
Possible passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hearns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hearns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hearns tries to get out of the position.
Hearns 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns stops Possible from passing to mount.
Hearns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Possible wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hearns, who protects the arm well.
Possible wants to control but Hearns is keeping him busy.
Possible is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hearns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hearns tries to improve position but can't.
Hearns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Possible is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hearns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hearns is not content to let Possible control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Possible crashes against the mat.
Hearns is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Possible tries for a kimura but Hearns is defending well.
Possible landing strikes.
Hearns tries to improve position but can't.
Possible working away.
Hearns is not content to let Possible control the position.
Hearns trying his best to control but Possible has mounted him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Possible avoids the attempt from Hearns to control.
Hearns is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Possible looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hearns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Possible with the ground and pound from mount.
Hearns taking shots to the head.
Hearns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Possible with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Possible looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hearns tries to get to full guard but Possible has control of the leg.
Possible is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hearns trying to hold on to Possible's head to control him but Possible postures up.
Hearns wants to get back to full guard.
Hearns pushes Possible off looking to stand but Possible dives back in and keeps control.
Possible wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hearns keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Possible dominated that 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.
Hearns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Possible looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Possible, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Possible tries for a takedown but Hearns circles away easily
and Hearns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Possible misses with a takedown
and Hearns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Possible keeping full guard, as Hearns tries to pass.
Hearns thows a big elbow that misses.
Hearns throwing strikes but missing.
Possible is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hearns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Possible on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hearns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Possible's guard.
Hearns throws a strike but Possible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hearns throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Possible sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hearns's guard.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Possible is working for a kimura but Hearns is defending it quite comfortably.
Hearns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Possible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Possible wants to work for an arm triangle but Hearns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Possible blocks the strikes from Hearns.
Tom Possible has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hearns has a hand on Possible's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Possible takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Possible lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Possible looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hearns swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Possible wants to control the pace but Hearns is squirming around nicely.
Hearns regains half guard.
Possible wants to control but Hearns is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns is looking for a sweep. Possible is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Possible sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearns defending well though.
Possible is working for a submission of some sort.
Hearns wants to improve his position but Possible is controlling well.
Hearns trying to get back to full guard but Possible takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hearns is looking to get to half guard.
Possible working for a submission but Hearns is keeping him at bay.
Hearns tries to hold on but Possible pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Possible working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hearns is trying desperately to improve position.
Possible postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hearns looks a forlorn figure.
Hearns is desperately trying to improve his position but Possible has a good base and remains in mount.
Possible trying to control but Hearns is having none of it.
Possible is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hearns to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hearns shrugs it off.
Possible thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hearns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Possible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Possible has his takedown stuffed
and Hearns counters with a straight right hand.
Hearns throws a hook but Possible blocks it.
A punch combination from Possible misses.
Hearns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Possible.
Possible fails with the takedown
and Hearns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Possible's guard.
Hearns working some strikes from top position.
Hearns working some strikes from top position.
Hearns is working Possible over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hearns throws a strike but Possible rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Possible wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving.
Hearns wants to stand up but Possible is controlling him.
Possible takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Possible stopping the sweep attempt from Hearns.
Possible throws a big right hand that misses.
Possible stands up over Hearns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Possible drops back looking for a leg! Hearns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hearns manages to kick Possible off! Possible jumps back into Hearns's guard.
Hearns keeping moving, preventing Possible from controlling successfully.
Hearns 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.
Possible is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Possible prevents Hearns from getting back to his feet.
Hearns is trying to control the position but Possible postures up.
Hearns looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearns, not yet.
Possible won't allow Hearns to get back to his feet.
Possible wants to control from the top but Hearns keeps moving.
Hearns managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Hearns wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hearns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Possible is trying to defend but Hearns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hearns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throws a strike but Possible avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Possible is on top in guard.
Possible trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearns is looking to stand up but Possible isn't so interested in that idea.
Tommy Hearns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Possible trying to control but Hearns is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hearns will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Possible.
Possible swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hearns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hearns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hearns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Possible defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hearns connects with a nice short shot to Possible's temple.
Well, if Hearns is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hearns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Possible manages to get to full guard.
Hearns scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Hearns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Possible has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Possible!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeranimo Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Handcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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167 lbs
10 - 10 - 1 |
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155 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeranimo Milner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Handcock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milner throws out a loose jab but Handcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Milner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Milner looking to pass the guard.
Milner forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handcock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Milner.
Handcock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Milner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Handcock to regain full guard.
Handcock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Milner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milner throws a big right hand that misses.
Milner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milner is one step ahead there.
Milner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handcock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milner is working hard here to advance position.
Handcock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milner throws and elbow that misses. Handcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milner's guard. Nice move by Handcock!
Milner is pulling down on Handcock's head. It's preventing any offense from Handcock, at least for the moment.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeranimo Milner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Handcock throws a lazy right hand but Milner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milner scores with a one two! Handcock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jason Handcock has been cut.
Milner lands with a straight right. Handcock didn't see that one coming.
Milner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milner. Handcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milner has a takedown stuffed.
Milner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Handcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milner misses with a hook
and Handcock counters with a left to the body.
Milner takes a swing at Handcock's ribcage but misses.
Milner is breathing heavily.
Milner misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milner misses with an uppercut
letting Handcock counter with a right hand.
Milner throws a poor cross that misses
and Handcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Milner misses with a body shot
and Handcock counters by clinching up.
Milner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Handcock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Handcock - that landed with a thud.
Handcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Milner is rocked!
Handcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Milner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milner leaves his chin hanging out and Handcock seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Milner crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Handcock!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chang Sung Jung will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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24
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chang Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Alkofer misses its intended target.
Alkofer feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
Alkofer throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
Alkofer swinging wildly here.
Alkofer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jung is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jung checks a leg kick.
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Alkofer misses.
Alkofer misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jung.
Alkofer is trying to get back to his feet.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkofer keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jung looks up at the clock and then as Alkofer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alkofer, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jung working the strikes but Alkofer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung has control of Alkofer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alkofer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alkofer is in a horrible position here. Jung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jung with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Alkofer has his hands clasped together but Jung breaks the hold and Alkofer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chang Sung Jung!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keanu Ikaika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal comes to the cage accompanied by KING KING KING. Ikaika comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Afraid kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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30
217 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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222 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammad Lowal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keanu Ikaika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowal.
Lowal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lowal misses with a right hand
and Ikaika counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ikaika takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lowal throws a looping overhand right but Ikaika ducks down to avoid it.
Lowal throws an off balance right hand
and Ikaika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ikaika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lowal counters with a one-two to the body.
Ikaika throws a body punch but Lowal moves out of range.
Lowal throws a combination that misses
and Ikaika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ikaika tries to sprawl out of it but Lowal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ikaika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ikaika counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Lowal does no damage.
Lowal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ikaika counters with a crisp one two that drops Lowal! Ikaika thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lowal to his feet! Lowal is in big trouble!
Lowal misses with a left hand
and Ikaika makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ikaika to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowal is rocked!
Lowal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lowal misses with a lunging right hand
and Ikaika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ikaika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowal throws out the jab.
Ikaika throws a series of punches but Lowal moves out of range.
Lowal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ikaika defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Lowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ikaika misses with a few strikes there.
Ikaika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ikaika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ikaika misses with a right hand
and Lowal counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowal is trying to get an arm triangle but Ikaika is defending well.
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!
Ikaika pushes Lowal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lowal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lowal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lowal working the body and head with strikes.
Lowal is trying to ground and pound but Ikaika uses the momentary lack of control by Lowal to regain half guard.
Lowal wants to pass to mount but Ikaika is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ikaika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lowal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ikaika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ikaika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lowal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lowal is looking for a kimura but Ikaika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lowal to get the leverage.
Lowal is trying to control the action in half guard but Ikaika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lowal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lowal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ikaika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lowal is keen to just control but Ikaika is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowal stalling away here and it's allowed Ikaika to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Ikaika dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ikaika lands a body shot.
Lowal blocks a jab.
Ikaika lands with an uppercut that bounces Lowal off the cage and back into rage.
Lowal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ikaika circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowal ducks right into an uppercut from Ikaika.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lowal.
Lowal lands a body shot.
Lowal lands a two punch combo.
Ikaika with a jab.
Mohammad Lowal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ikaika dodges the punch combination from Lowal.
Ikaika stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal misses with a hook
and Ikaika counters with a one-two to the body.
Lowal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ikaika counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lowal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lowal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lowal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ikaika is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikaika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lowal is keen to just control but Ikaika is a slippery customer.
Lowal is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowal seems to be looking for submissions.
Lowal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ikaika trying to hold on to Lowal's head to control him but Lowal postures up.
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.
Lowal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowal throws a wild left hand from mount and Ikaika manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
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 Mohammad Lowal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ikaika misses with a hook
so Lowal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowal is looking to work some ground and pound but Ikaika has wrist control.
Ikaika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lowal.
Lowal trying to control but Ikaika is working from the bottom.
Lowal throws and elbow that misses. Ikaika uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lowal's guard. Nice move by Ikaika!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal is trying to keep Ikaika in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ikaika lying in Lowal's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lowal decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ikaika taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammad Lowal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku has chosen as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ken Maxwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leukakoukku's head backwards.
Leukakoukku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leukakoukku.
Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Leukakoukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leukakoukku tries to pull guard but Maxwell won't allow it.
Leukakoukku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maxwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leukakoukku is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maxwell to the mat. Maxwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leukakoukku trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leukakoukku wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Leukakoukku wants to pass the guard but Maxwell is keeping the position.
Leukakoukku passes into half guard.
Leukakoukku passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to reverse the position but instead Leukakoukku has taken his back - oops!
Maxwell won't enjoy being in this position. Leukakoukku looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maxwell is tapping - it's over boys! Leukakoukku picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kari Leukakoukku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Mama said "Knock You Out" as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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193 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Alves!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aukanaii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alves swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick.
Aukanaii misses with an uppercut.
Alves throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aukanaii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alves is in Aukanaii's guard.
Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aukanaii dives on top into guard.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aukanaii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aukanaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aukanaii advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii working the ground and pound but Alves is defending the strikes.
Aukanaii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aukanaii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alves dodges the ground and pound from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii cracks Alves with a big elbow.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aukanaii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aukanaii throws a strike aimed at the side of Alves's head but Alves avoids it well.
Aukanaii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii looks up at the clock and then as Alves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aukanaii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aukanaii fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alves tries to escape but Aukanaii is in control.
Aukanaii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alves sneaks back into half guard.
Aukanaii 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.
Aukanaii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aukanaii is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aukanaii connects with a nice short shot to Alves's temple.
Aukanaii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aukanaii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aukanaii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
Aukanaii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aukanaii thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
Aukanaii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aukanaii stops Alves from getting back to his feet.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Aukanaii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves is looking to escape.
Aukanaii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aukanaii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Aukanaii winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aukanaii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aukanaii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aukanaii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
Aukanaii prevents Alves from improving his position.
Aukanaii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ano Aukanaii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Alves blocks the leg kick.
Aukanaii thows a body shot but no joy.
Aukanaii takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves looks to land a left hand but Aukanaii moved out of range nicely.
Aukanaii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alves.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Aukanaii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves moves into range and clinches up with Aukanaii.
Aukanaii goes for a takedown attempt but Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aukanaii misses with a hook to the body
and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Alves misses.
Alves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Aukanaii is just out of range.
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aukanaii manages to get to full guard.
Ano Aukanaii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aukanaii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aukanaii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alves is working Aukanaii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Aukanaii has wrist control.
Alves distracts Aukanaii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aukanaii wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves thows a big elbow that misses.
Alves preventing the sweep.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aukanaii's head.
Alves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aukanaii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aukanaii has escaped and now he's on top!
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves is adopting a defensive guard.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aukanaii is not content to let Alves control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aukanaii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aukanaii.
Alves advances to half guard.
Aukanaii actively working from the bottom here.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Aukanaii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Aukanaii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves.
Aukanaii is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aukanaii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aukanaii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aukanaii thows a leg kick but Alves checks it
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Aukanaii coming out on top.
Alves avoids the body shot from Aukanaii.
Alves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aukanaii throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aukanaii misses with a shot to the body
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Aukanaii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aukanaii blocking some punches.
Aukanaii takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves leaning against his opponent.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aukanaii is rocked!
Aukanaii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Aukanaii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves stops a takedown attempt from Aukanaii.
Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aukanaii seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alves - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Alves.
Stalling in the clinch from Alves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alves.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Alves lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Alves.
Alves stalling the fight.
Alves lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Alves.
Alves pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alves lands a right hand.
Alves lands with a right to the head.
Alves lands a nice uppercut.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aukanaii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves cracks Aukanaii with a nice body shot.
Alves scores with a shoulder strike.
Aukanaii being controlled against the cage.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aukanaiis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Alves.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.
Alves lands a body shot.
Alves taking a breather.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves presses Aukanaii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Alves.
Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alves.
Alves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvador Alves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Alves - that landed with a thud.
Alves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Alves.
Alves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alves.
Alves stalling in the clinch.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Aukanaii's ribcage. Aukanaii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Alves.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Aukanaii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aukanaii or not.
Alves pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Alves.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Aukanaii's head.
Alves is stalling here.
Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Aukanaii's ribcage. Aukanaii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alves lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Alves.
A hook to the body from Alves.
Good body shot from Alves.
Alves works on Aukanaii's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aukanaii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves scores with a sloppy right hand. Aukanaii should have avoided that one.
Alves has Aukanaii up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Aukanaii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aukanaii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Aukanaii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Aukanaii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Aukanaii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aukanaii misses with a left hand
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aukanaii, right into the meat.
Aukanaii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alves.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Aukanaii uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aukanaii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Aukanaii's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves misses with a hook. Aukanaii ducked under it nicely.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 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... Salvador Alves!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange's entrance music is Fire. A fine choice. De Santos has chosen Drop the World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artie Lange!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago De Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lange counters with a crisp one two that drops De Santos! Lange thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Santos to his feet! De Santos is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange swings widly with a right hand
and De Santos counters with a head kick.
Artie Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into Lange's guard.
De Santos controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
De Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
De Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lange is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Santos, into his guard.
Lange wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
De Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
De Santos keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lange swings widly with a right hand
and De Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Lange wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Santos has him pressed against the cage.
De Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lange is trying to keep an underhook but De Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lange has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lange wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Santos works his way into full mount!
De Santos trying to control but Lange is having none of it.
De Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Santos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lange has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lange!
Lange wants to pass the guard but De Santos is keeping the position.
De Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lange is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Santos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lange wants to control but De Santos is keeping him busy.
De Santos is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artie Lange will probably get the nod.
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.
Lange swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Lange is not content to let De Santos control the position.
De Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lange rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Santos's guard! Nice work there by Lange!
De Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet De Santos, not yet.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos has his hands on Lange's head, controlling the position.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lange would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Artie Lange wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lange swings widly with a right hand
and De Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lange!
De Santos looking to finish Lange with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lange!
Lange is desperately trying to improve his position but De Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santos unloading with bombs!
De Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lange is now in De Santos's guard. A big mistake from De Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
Lange is looking to stand up but De Santos won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange stopping the sweep attempt from De Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lange gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lange won't allow De Santos to sweep him here.
Lange thows a big elbow that misses.
Lange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Santos seems keen to control Lange's posture.
Lange decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Santos, up you get!
Lange throws an off balance right hand
and De Santos moves into the clinch.
Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lange misses with a double jab
and De Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Lange fights it but they end up in guard.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos prevents Lange from getting back to his feet.
De Santos pushes down on Lange's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lange trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago De Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange throws a sloppy body shot
and De Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lange smiles and moves away.
De Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from De Santos crashes against the mat.
Lange gets back to half guard.
De Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos tries to pass to full mount but Lange defends it.
De Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Santos.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but Lange defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to improve his position but De Santos is controlling well.
De Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
De Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Santos trying to work for an americana but Lange has managed to regain full guard.
Lange controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to the body from Lange misses
and De Santos counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago De Santos really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Santos moves to clinch but Lange breaks away
and Lange counters with a left and a right that stings De Santos.
Lange is looking to wear down De Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lange connects with a body shot that sends De Santos's belly button to the back.
Artie Lange is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lange misses with a wild body shot.
Lange lands a head shot.
It looks like Thiago De Santos has been cut.
De Santos tries to clinch
and Lange counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lange throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Santos counters with a good low kick that Lange was not able to check.
De Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos instigates a clinch.
De Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Lange is blocking nicely.
Lange breaks the clinch.
Lange looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santos is just out of range.
Lange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Santos manages to avoid it.
Lange misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Lange.
Lange misses with a body shot
and De Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Santos wants a takedown.
De Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lange smiles and moves away.
Lange throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lange's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Santos trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lange leaves De Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artie Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago De Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos looks to clinch
and Lange counters with a nice uppercut.
De Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lange to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Thiago De Santos's cut even more.
De Santos fails to land the takedown.
Lange throws a body punch but De Santos moves out of range.
Lange throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santos.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santos.
De Santos wants to clinch
and Lange counters with a crisp right hand that drops De Santos! Lange lets De Santos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange tries to bum rush De Santos with a series of wild strikes but De Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Lange misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lange lands the left hand.
The cut above Thiago De Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
De Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lange counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange had his way with Thiago De Santos in that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago De Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Santos tries to clinch but Lange moves away
and Lange counters with a right hand to the body.
Lange just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lange.
De Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lange throws a combination that misses
and De Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Santos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lange has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
De Santos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
De Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Artie Lange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lange swings for the body but De Santos moves out of range.
De Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Artie Lange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lange ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lange circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lange counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws the left hand but De Santos avoids the punch easily.
Lange misses with an uppercut
and De Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lange has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lange avoids it.
De Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lange lands with a light punch inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lange here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A right hand to the body from Lange.
Lange has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lange wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lange scores with a hook to the body.
Lange lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santos backwards.
Thiago De Santos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lange is leaning against De Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lange throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santos.
Lange rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lange misses.
Lange throws a lazy right hand but De Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lange gets caught napping as De Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Lange manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santos wants to control from the top but Lange keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Santos landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lange 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Artie Lange retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by xavier rudd - energy song. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Banner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banner counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mason has worked his arm free - good work by Mason!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
The ground and pound from Banner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banner off and has taken his back!
Mason doesn't have the hooks in and Banner manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner thows a big elbow that misses.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Mason scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Mason will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mason slips under a jab from Banner.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Banner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a hook to the body
and Banner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craig Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Banner is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to stand up but Banner is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason looking to control.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banner won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Mason!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner 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.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
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.
Banner scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
That's four 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruce Banner.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason moves to clinch but Banner breaks away
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason tries to clinch up
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason closes the distance but Banner moves to the side
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Mason wants to clinch
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a low kick but Banner moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banner smiles and moves away.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Banner shoots in.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
so Banner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Banner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banner, into his guard.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner had his way with Craig Mason in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Mason misses the body punch
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason pushes Banner off looking to stand but Banner dives back in and keeps control.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Banner trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Craig Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Banner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner is the new middleweight champion!
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