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EFC Contenders 3: SHW Rd. 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khumpai Prayut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khumpai Prayut!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Prayut.
Prayut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temple.
Temple looks to land a combination but Prayut avoids it well.
Temple lands with a nice body punch.
Prayut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Temple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prayut stuffs the takedown attempt from Temple. Temple gets slowly back to his feet.
Temple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prayut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Prayut misses.
Temple takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Temple throws a shot from downtown. Prayut moves away and avoids it.
Prayut is looking to clinch.
Prayut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Prayut.
Prayut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Temple. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Temple misses with a straight right.
Prayut throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Prayut.
Temple fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prayut to the ground. Temple is now in Prayut's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Temple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temple stopping the sweep attempt from Prayut.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prayut is on top in guard.
Temple seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Temple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prayut on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple looking to control.
Prayut throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prayut would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prayut throwing strikes from guard but Temple blocks nicely.
Prayut stands up and waves to Temple to follow him.
Prayut throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temple crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Prayut - the referee stops the clock and Temple gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Prayut. Temple manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Prayut lands a head kick. Temple smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Prayut scoring well with a low kick there.
Temple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prayut momentarily.
Temple feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prayuts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Temple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prayut counters with a good low kick that Temple was not able to check.
Prayut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Temple blocks the leg kick.
Temple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prayut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prayut takes one to the chin there.
Prayut goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prayut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple connects with the punch.
Prayut tries to clinch but Temple moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prayut throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Prayut.
Prayut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Temple does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khumpai Prayut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prayut takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prayut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Temple closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Prayut thows a leg kick but Temple checks it
and Temple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prayut lands a leg kick that knocks Temple off balance momentarily.
Temple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prayut shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Temple misses with a wild body shot.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prayut was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khumpai Prayut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Prayut gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Temple.
Prayut tries to clinch up
and Temple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prayut feints and then cracks Temple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temple down.
Prayut tries to close the distance and clinch but Temple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prayut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prayut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Prayut motions for Temple to come forward. Prayut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prayut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prayut ducks right into an uppercut from Temple.
Prayut slips a straight right by Temple.
Prayut throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Temple's sensitive parts.
Prayut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Temple's sensitive parts.
Prayut throws a solid leg kick but Temple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prayut.
Temple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prayut sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Prayut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prayut thows a body shot but no joy.
Temple looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Temple comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Prayut.
Temple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prayut. Prayut obviously looking to wear him down.
Temple throws a lazy right hand but Prayut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prayut is looking to clinch.
Prayut drops his hands momentarily and Temple takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prayut looks to score with a jab to the body but Temple is just out of range.
Temple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prayut connects with an inside leg kick.
Khumpai Prayut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Prayut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prayut lands with a kick to the ribs.
Prayut misses with a low kick.
Temple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prayut.
Temple is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prayut.
Temple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temple takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Prayut throws a jab when Temple was well out of range.
Prayut connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut scores with a head kick.
Prayut bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prayut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Temple is out of range and Prayut settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Temple. Those never looked like landing.
Temple misses with a kick to the body.
Prayut avoids the body shot from Temple.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Prayut.
Prayut misses with a wild body shot.
Prayut tries to clinch up.
Temple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prayut moves away.
Prayut throws a big shot that misses.
Prayut has closed the distance and engaged Temple in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Prayut.
Temple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temple has had enough of the clinch but Prayut keeps him there for the moment.
Temple misses with a punch on the inside.
Temple swings wildly with an uppercut but Prayut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prayut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prayut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Temple misses with some punches.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the head but Temple blocks with his arms.
Temple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Temple scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prayut misses with a low kick.
Temple catches Prayut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khumpai Prayut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Temple's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Temple misses with a series of wild punches.
Temple takes a swing at Prayut's ribcage but misses.
Temple scores with a takedown into Prayut's guard.
Temple looking to sit in guard and control but Prayut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Temple has Prayut pulled in close to control his posture.
Prayut stands up and waves to Temple to follow him.
Khumpai Prayut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prayut moves in looking to clinch but Temple pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple swats away the attempt to clinch by Prayut.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Prayut is just out of range.
Prayut is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Temple rather than just go for the knockout.
Temple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temple scores with a crisp jab that stopped Prayut in his tracks.
Prayut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Temple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prayut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prayut. Temple shrugs it off though.
Temple takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Prayut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prayut, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Prayut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple just misses with a punch to the body.
Temple rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prayut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temple takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prayut pushes Temple away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple loads up on a big right hand but Prayut slips the punch.
Prayut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prayut tries to clinch up.
Temple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prayut doesn't manage to clinch there - Temple circles away.
Temple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prayut just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temple crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Prayut - the referee stops the clock and Temple gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Prayut. Temple manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Temple slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Temple circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Prayut.
Prayut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Temple takes a step back to recover.
Prayut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temple.
Prayut moves into range and clinches up with Temple.
Prayut working Temple over with knees to the body.
Prayut misses with an elbow over the top.
Prayut landing knees to the body.
Prayut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temple avoids it.
Temple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prayut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temple blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prayut lands an elbow just above Temple 's eye.
Prayut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prayut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prayut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temple takes an elbow to the temple.
Temple will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Prayut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Temple is trying to break free.
Temple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Temple can't break the clinch.
Henry Temple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prayut misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prayut looking to throw knees to the head but Temple is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prayut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Temple is working for takedown but Prayut is calmly controlling the position for now.
Temple avoids the elbow strike from Prayut, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khumpai Prayut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prayut winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khumpai Prayut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac comes to the cage accompanied by Dump the Clip. 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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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams slips a jab from Mac.
Frank Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Mac lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Mac sprawls well.
Mac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Williams.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac misses the jab.
Mac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Mac throws a one two combo.
Mac lands with a good body shot.
Williams looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mac swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Mac.
Williams blocks a jab.
Mac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Mac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac connects with a jab.
Mac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac connects with a body shot.
Mac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Mac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mac dominated that round.
That's time! Mac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frank Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Rex Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Frank Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Mac pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Mac to work.
Mac keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Mac keeps him there for the moment.
Mac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Williams.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams is trying to push Mac away but Mac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac lands with a right to the head.
Mac lands with a light punch inside.
Mac lands a body shot.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Mac has the dominant position.
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Frank Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Mac, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Mac against the cage but Mac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mac dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Mac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Mac as Williams shoots in.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mac cracks Williams with a good jab.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Williams.
Mac misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Mac fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams passes Mac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams is looking to advance position but Mac won't allow it.
Mac pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Mac defends the submission attempt.
Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Nice uppercut there from Mac.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Mac is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac is not content to let Williams control the position.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mac can't do much from the bottom here.
Mac prevents Williams from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.
Williams works to advance to full mount. Mac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mac holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams wants to control but Mac has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rex Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Mac's hands, connecting with Mac's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Featherstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Featherstone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
195 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Very quick |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Featherstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Howard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Featherstone.
Featherstone misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Howard thows a leg kick but Featherstone checks it
and Featherstone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Featherstone connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Featherstone lands a two punch combo.
Featherstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone lands a jab.
Featherstone misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Howard misses
and Featherstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Featherstone thuds his right hand into Howard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Featherstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Featherstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Featherstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Howard has a takedown stuffed.
Featherstone throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Featherstone scores with a one two! Howard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Howard is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howard's head.
Howard dodges the punch combination from Featherstone.
Howard tries for a takedown but Featherstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Howard.
Featherstone looks to land a left hand but Howard moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Featherstone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Featherstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Featherstone misses.
Featherstone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Featherstone.
Featherstone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Featherstone blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Featherstone fails to land with a series of punches.
Featherstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Featherstone sizes up Howard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Featherstone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howard doesn't seem bothered though.
Howard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Howard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Featherstone to the ground. Howard is now in Featherstone's guard.
Howard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Featherstone dives on top into guard.
Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Featherstone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Featherstone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard has his foot on Featherstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Featherstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Howard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Featherstone defends it easily.
Howard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Featherstone is aware though and is defending well.
Featherstone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking for subs off his back but Featherstone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Howard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard has an active guard here but Featherstone has managed to pass into 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 Francis Featherstone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Featherstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Featherstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Featherstone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Featherstone misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Featherstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Howard's hands.
Featherstone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Francis Featherstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Featherstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Featherstone there.
Howard tries for a takedown but Featherstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Francis Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Featherstone lands a body shot.
Featherstone throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Featherstone jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherstone throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
A big left from Featherstone misses.
Featherstone lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Featherstone. That snapped Howard's head back.
Featherstone stuns Howard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Featherstone.
A jab from Featherstone finds it's way through Howard's defenses.
No luck for Howard with that takedown attempt.
Francis Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Howard.
Howard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Featherstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Featherstone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Featherstone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argyle has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Marcelio Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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145 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcelio Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trajan Argyle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Argyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Argyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Argyle defends it easily.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Argyle tries to pass.
Argyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Argyle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Argyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Argyle is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcelio Garcia just wasn't active enough.
Argyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Argyle quickly recovers to half guard.
Argyle looking for submissions off his back.
Argyle looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Argyle is squirming around nicely.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Argyle is looking to escape.
Garcia fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcelio Garcia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Argyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelio Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Argyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia to the ground. Argyle is now in Garcia's guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Argyle from controlling successfully.
Garcia controls Argyle momentarily but Argyle frees himself.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Argyle tries to pass.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Argyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Argyle wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Argyle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Argyle trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argyle is stalling here. Garcia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Argyle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garcia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Argyle is trying to get back to half guard.
Argyle can't do much from the bottom here.
Argyle is looking to reverse the position.
Marcelio Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Argyle is not content to let Garcia control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Argyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Argyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argyle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Garcia staying busy and making it hard for Argyle to control.
Argyle wants to control but Garcia manages to buck him off and is now in Argyle's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Argyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trajan Argyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Argyle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Argyle is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Argyle postures up.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Argyle is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Argyle avoid being mounted?
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Argyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Argyle defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcelio Garcia.
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Argyle!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Argyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Argyle is looking to escape.
Argyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argyle is controlling an arm, preventing Garcia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Argyle is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcelio Garcia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Argyle gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelio Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelio Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sten Kil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kil comes to the cage accompanied by Over The Hills And Far Away. The crowd seem to be enjoying Steele's choice of entrance music: Cinderella Man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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224 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sten Kil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kil.
Steele blocks a head kick by Kil.
Jab from Steele.
Kil throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Kil.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Kil counters with a head kick. That will keep Steele thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kil.
Steele misses with a hook.
Steele slips under a jab from Kil.
Kil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steele has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kil wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
A jab from Steele misses.
Kil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steele slows the pace down in half guard.
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.
Steele lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kil is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steele throws a strike but Kil avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kil is looking to stand up but Steele isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws and elbow that misses. Kil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steele's guard. Nice move by Kil!
Steele working for a triangle but Kil defends it easily.
Steele is looking for a triangle but Kil pushes his legs off easily.
Steele working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kil has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steele is proving hard to escape from.
Kil wants to stand and escape but instead Steele has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steele wants to control from the top but Kil keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Kil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kil throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
A big left from Steele misses.
Kil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kil was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Sten Kil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steele.
Kil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kil.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Kil misses with a body kick.
Kil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steele cracks Kil with a good jab.
Steele swings for the body but Kil moves out of range.
Kil scoring well with a low kick there.
Kil misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kil. Kil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steele lands a head shot.
Kil throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele avoids the head kick by Kil.
Kil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sten Kil is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Kil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kil throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands a body shot.
Kil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele dives in and grabs Kil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kil pushes down on Steele's head and hops out.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Kil.
Kil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sten Kil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kil.
Kil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele avoids the head kick by Kil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kil!
Steele is landing with some decent strikes but Kil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kil is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steele working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kil is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kil! Steele sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kil and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Steele!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McSlugg's choice of entrance music: mcslugg custom anthem..... Aaron McSlugg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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314 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlugg clinches.
Hogan is pressed up against the cage. McSlugg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hogan down to the mat. Hogan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - McSlugg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
McSlugg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSlugg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSlugg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSlugg rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan wants a takedown.
Hogan goes for a takedown in the clinch but McSlugg prevents it.
Hogan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McSlugg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McSlugg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hogan tries to advance to mount but McSlugg denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McSlugg defending against the ground and pound.
Hogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McSlugg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McSlugg taking a bit of punishment here - Hogan scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hogan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Hogan crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on Hogan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hogan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hogan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSlugg, who protects the arm well.
Hogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McSlugg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hogan but great work by McSlugg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan regains half guard.
Hogan manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McSlugg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan wants to sweep here but McSlugg controlling him for the moment.
McSlugg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogan has escaped and now he's on top!
Hogan 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.
McSlugg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from McSlugg.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSlugg as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McSlugg tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McSlugg to the ground. McSlugg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McSlugg clinches with his opponent.
McSlugg lands a takedown into guard.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSlugg.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan has momentary wrist control but McSlugg slips an elbow through the middle.
McSlugg with a flurry of punches that miss.
McSlugg thows a big elbow that misses.
McSlugg thows a big elbow that misses.
McSlugg thows a big elbow that misses.
Hulk Hogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlugg drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick McSlugg off! McSlugg jumps back into Hogan's guard.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSlugg.
McSlugg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSlugg stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSlugg is controlling him.
Hogan wants to sweep here but McSlugg controlling him for the moment.
Hogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McSlugg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but McSlugg is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSlugg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSlugg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McSlugg stands and throws Hogan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hogan is trying to control McSlugg's posture but McSlugg avoids it.
McSlugg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McSlugg in side control, throwing shots but Hogan defends.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
McSlugg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to reverse the position.
McSlugg working the ground and pound but Hogan is defending the strikes.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom here.
McSlugg tries to score with some ground and pound. Hogan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McSlugg working away.
Hogan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McSlugg.
McSlugg swings around for an armbar but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McSlugg's guard.
Hogan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McSlugg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McSlugg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McSlugg!
Hogan wants to control but McSlugg postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McSlugg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McSlugg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McSlugg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McSlugg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McSlugg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hogan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSlugg avoids it really well and circles away.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. McSlugg tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSlugg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan dives in and grabs McSlugg's left leg, looking for a takedown. McSlugg pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSlugg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hogan prevents a takedown attempt there.
McSlugg is pressed up against the cage. Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McSlugg down to the mat. McSlugg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but McSlugg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlugg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McSlugg has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McSlugg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogan prevents the takedown attempt.
McSlugg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
McSlugg has Hogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McSlugg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McSlugg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McSlugg moves into the clinch.
Hogan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSlugg's efforts to push away.
McSlugg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.
McSlugg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
McSlugg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hogan's head backwards.
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!
McSlugg fails with a takedown attempt.
McSlugg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSlugg rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McSlugg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hogan looking for a takedown.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McSlugg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McSlugg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogan pulls his leg out and moves away.
McSlugg moves into the clinch successfully.
McSlugg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hogan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McSlugg has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSlugg is keeping the position for now.
Hogan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McSlugg dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McSlugg works over Hogan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McSlugg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McSlugg 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... Aaron McSlugg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito comes to the cage accompanied by Sukh Knight. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tore Rebo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rebo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Esposito tests Rebo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rebo.
Rebo has managed to clinch.
Rebo throws a head punch that misses.
Rebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esposito's elbow.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Rebo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rebo digs a good hook to Esposito's body.
Esposito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Rebo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rebo has Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Esposito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esposito tries to break free but Rebo pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito tries to break the clinch but Rebo is controlling the position.
Rebo prevents Esposito from breaking the clinch.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Rebo working aggressively here.
Esposito wants to get back to striking at distance but Rebo won't allow it.
Rebo misses with some punches.
Esposito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rebo.
Rebo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rebo tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito tries to circle away but Rebo has him pinned against the cage.
Rebo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
Rebo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rebo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
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!
Rebo tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Esposito.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rebo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rebo throws a nice looking combination but Esposito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rebo ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rebo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rebo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Esposito to counter with a crisp jab.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Rebo ducks right into an uppercut from Esposito.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rebo moves away.
Esposito drops Rebo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rebo looks back up at him and smiles so Esposito waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rebo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a hook
and Rebo counters with a left and a right that stings Esposito.
Rebo is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Rebo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rebo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Esposito before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Esposito!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araya comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel of Death. Kiptanui has chosen Konala Cartelli - Jäähyväiset Konalle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomas Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araya throws a body kick that misses.
Araya shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Araya showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kiptanui tries to roll over but Araya keeps him under control.
Kiptanui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiptanui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kiptanui is tightening it up a little... Araya has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Araya reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Araya taps out! nice BJJ there by Kiptanui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Kiptanui!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Veli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Cant be touched- Roy Jones Jr. Pikku Veli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pikku Veli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veli swinging wildly here.
Veli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veli wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Pikku Veli has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is looking to chop away at Veli's legs.
Veli checks a leg kick nicely.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Veli.
King slips a straight right by Veli.
Veli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King misses with an uppercut
letting Veli counter with a right hand.
King throws a looping overhand right but Veli ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veli misses with a straight right.
Pikku Veli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King fails with the takedown.
King tries to land a leg kick but Veli saw it coming and moves away.
King moves forwards but Veli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veli lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
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!
Veli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Pikku Veli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veli tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Veli misses with a series of wild punches.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veli but Veli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pikku Veli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Veli off balance momentarily.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Veli.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veli moves out of range as King strikes.
Veli misses with an uppercut.
Veli jabs at King's body.
Veli scores with a body shot.
King looks gassed!
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veli closes the distance and clinches.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King blocking some punches.
Veli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veli taking a breather.
King missing with knees to the body.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veli can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Veli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veli works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Veli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veli.
A left hand lands to the body for Veli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Veli.
Veli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Veli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veli.
King is rocked!
Veli throws a head punch that misses.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Veli finish him?
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veli slows down the pace here.
Veli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veli throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Veli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King wants to stall.
Veli taking a breather.
Veli can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Veli lands with a left to the head.
Veli lands a big right hand that drops King! The killer instinct kicks in and Veli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Veli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Veli!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Muncie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muncie comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - The way i am. Zenin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Helloween - Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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World class 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Muncie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zenin. Muncie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zenin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muncie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zenin misses with a body shot.
Zenin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Muncie to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zenin misses the target.
Zenin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muncie looks to land a right hand but Zenin moved out of range.
Muncie lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Vladimir Zenin has been cut.
Muncie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zenin on the side of the head.
Zenin misses the body punch
and Muncie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muncie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zenin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muncie as he jumps to the side.
Zenin shoots in and gets a takedown into Muncie's guard.
Zenin wants to pass the guard but Muncie is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenin is pushing down on Muncie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muncie is fighting to maintain full guard but Zenin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zenin is working for a kimura but Muncie is defending it quite comfortably.
Zenin is looking to advance position but Muncie won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muncie is trying to stand.
Zenin is looking to advance position but Muncie won't allow it.
Muncie is defending against the submission attempts here by Zenin.
Zenin trying to mount his opponent but Muncie defends it.
Zenin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zenin works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zenin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muncie turns into him and now he's in Zenin's guard.
Zenin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zenin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muncie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muncie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zenin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muncie wants to stand but Zenin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zenin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muncie is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zenin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muncie passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zenin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zenin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muncie feints a jab promting Zenin to slip. Muncie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zenin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zenin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muncie.
Muncie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zenin looks for a takedown but Muncie sprawls well.
Muncie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zenin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muncie on his heels. He'll look to pass Muncie's guard now, I'm sure.
Zenin prevents Muncie from getting back to his feet.
Zenin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muncie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zenin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zenin advances position into side control!
Zenin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zenin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Muncie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zenin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Muncie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zenin lets go of the hold and Muncie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Zenin!
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