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DFC Fight Night 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny OLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeev Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny OLeary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeev Haimovich!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OLeary feints and as Haimovich raises his hands in defense, OLeary changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OLeary decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haimovich, up you get!
OLeary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Haimovich has eaten all the pies!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haimovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
OLeary trying to control the action but Haimovich is working from the bottom.
OLeary controls the position.
Haimovich can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Haimovich looking for a sweep but OLeary has passed into full mount! Oh no!
OLeary controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haimovich hang on?
Haimovich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OLeary.
OLeary thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
OLeary can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haimovich is looking to escape.
Haimovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OLeary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haimovich tries to reverse the position but OLeary maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OLeary looking to control and managing it successfully.
OLeary looking to ground and pound but Haimovich is blocking nicely.
OLeary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
OLeary looking for a guillotine from mount but Haimovich is having none of it.
OLeary controlling the position easily from mount.
OLeary pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OLeary tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haimovich tries to control the position but OLeary now has his back.
OLeary is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Haimovich knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Haimovich for a finish.
Haimovich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
OLeary controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich is trying to get back to his feet but OLeary has full control of the position and if anything, Haimovich has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Can Haimovich hold on?! OLeary is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OLeary's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
OLeary has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Haimovich's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OLeary seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haimovich for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny OLeary dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haimovich has closed the distance and engaged OLeary in a clinch.
Haimovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OLeary pulls guard effortlessly.
OLeary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haimovich tries to free his leg and advance position but OLeary is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OLeary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haimovich landing some decent shots from guard.
OLeary controlling the position.
OLeary scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Haimovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. OLeary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haimovich throws a series of strikes that have OLeary backpedaling.
OLeary instigates a clinch.
OLeary stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OLeary prevents a takedown attempt there.
Danny OLeary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeev Haimovich.
Haimovich throws a punch but it's blocked by OLeary.
OLeary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haimovich gets tackled into the cage by OLeary. OLeary maintains the clinch.
OLeary has picked Haimovich up - he's going for a ride! OLeary dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
OLeary 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.
OLeary thows a huge punch but Haimovich dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OLeary prevents Haimovich from improving his position.
OLeary takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OLeary stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
OLeary 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.
OLeary forces his way into half guard.
Haimovich tries to roll over but OLeary keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OLeary seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haimovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OLeary not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Danny OLeary just wasn't active enough.
OLeary tries to keep at a distance but Haimovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Haimovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OLeary just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haimovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but OLeary prevents it.
Haimovich tries to pull guard but OLeary won't allow it.
OLeary jumps into guard, dragging Haimovich to the mat.
OLeary trying to keep a closed guard but Haimovich is proving a slippery customer.
OLeary trying to control the position here.
OLeary manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haimovich tries to control the position but OLeary now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny OLeary dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haimovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OLeary sprawls well. OLeary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haimovich gets slowly back to his feet.
OLeary moves into the clinch.
OLeary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OLeary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haimovich uses from the top position.
OLeary throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
OLeary bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haimovich's guard.
OLeary thows a big elbow that misses.
OLeary passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OLeary stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OLeary drives through with a takedown into Haimovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
OLeary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haimovich can do to turn this around?
OLeary gets to his feet. Haimovich looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
OLeary shoots in but no luck this time.
Haimovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OLeary gets a double leg takedown into Haimovich's guard.
Haimovich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OLeary controls the pace.
OLeary is pushing down on Haimovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haimovich is fighting to maintain full guard but OLeary has managed to sneak the leg through.
OLeary not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haimovich is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OLeary is looking for a kimura but Haimovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OLeary to get the leverage.
OLeary wants to work for an arm triangle but Haimovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
OLeary is thwarting Haimovich's attempts to control the position.
OLeary trying to control from half guard but Haimovich is working away.
Haimovich is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OLeary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haimovich defending well though.
OLeary gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Haimovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OLeary but OLeary pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haimovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OLeary swivels and escapes.
Danny OLeary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeev Haimovich.
OLeary closes the distance and clinches.
Haimovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OLeary just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haimovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OLeary walks away with a smile on his face. Haimovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danny OLeary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haimovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OLeary pinned against the cage. OLeary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haimovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OLeary scores with a takedown into Haimovich's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OLeary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OLeary stands and throws Haimovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Danny OLeary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OLeary decides to stand back up.
OLeary pushes Haimovich up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haimovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OLeary blocking some punches.
Zeev Haimovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OLeary has Haimovich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OLeary pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haimovich tumbling to the mat - OLeary dives into Haimovich's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny OLeary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OLeary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny OLeary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obusan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frontlines by Diabolic feat. Immortal Technique. Dangle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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182 cm
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165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dangle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangle takes the fight into the clinch.
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obusan is defending well for now.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Obusan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dangle lands a knee to the body.
Dangle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dangle trying to land knees to the body.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Obusan avoids the damage to the body.
Dangle controlling the action here for a moment.
Dangle breaks the clinch.
Obusan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dangle manages to avoid it.
Dangle tries to clinch up but Obusan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dangle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dangle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obusan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obusan throws a body punch but Dangle moves out of range.
Dangle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obusan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dangle tries to clinch there but Obusan circles away.
Dangle scores with a push kick.
Dangle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dangle tries to clinch up but Obusan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangle works the jab nicely.
Obusan thows a body shot but no joy.
Dangle dips to his left and cracks Obusan with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Dangle.
Dangle is looking to clinch but Obusan is avoiding it.
Dangle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obusan managing to block the knees to the body from Dangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Dangle.
Dangle tries to land knees in the clinch but Obusan avoids the damage to the body.
Dangle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obusan is breathing heavily.
Dangle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangle wants to clinch up but Obusan keeps it at a distance.
Dangle lands a front kick.
Dangle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dangle moves into range and clinches up with Obusan.
Obusan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dangle lands an elbow that stopped Obusan in his tracks for a moment.
Dangle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dangle manages to break the clinch.
Dangle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dangle clinches.
Dangle working Obusan over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Obusan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangle scores a nice knee to the body.
Dangle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dangle stalls.
A knee to the head by Dangle.
Dangle working Obusan over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dangle lands a knee to the head.
Dangle lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dangle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dangle closes the distance and pushes Obusan back into the cage.
Dangle leaning against his opponent.
Jim Dangle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dangle landing knees to the head.
Obusan is rocked!
Dangle breaks from the clinch.
Oh Obusan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jim Dangle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangle moves into the clinch.
Dangle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dangle has Obusan pressed against the cage. He pushes Obusan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Dangle throws a beautiful elbow that sends Obusan crashing to the floor! Dangle piles on the pressure with more strikes! Obusan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Dangle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zero Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Smart struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Smart!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazama clinches.
Smart turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smart manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kazama manages to get back to half guard.
Smart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazama is just riding it out for now. Smart eventually gives up the hold.
Kazama is controlling Smart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kazama punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smart is working away from the top position though.
Kazama is defending against the submission attempts here by Smart.
Kazama is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smart.
Smart looks gassed!
Smart is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kazama kicks Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Kazama lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Smart sprawling to the canvas. Kazama follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Smart hang on?
Smart is rocked!
It looks like Logan Smart has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazama passes to side control.
Smart is still in real trouble! Can Kazama finish him?
Kazama lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama cracks Smart with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kazama immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Smart is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kazama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zero Kazama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Stacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Straub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stacker comes to the cage accompanied by Hard In Da Paint by: Wocka Flocka Flame. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Stacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Straub!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Straub blocks a head kick by Stacker.
Stacker fails with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stacker enables Straub to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stacker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Straub looking to sit in guard and control but Stacker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Straub manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Straub dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Straub pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacker tries to hold on but Straub pushes him away.
Stacker is looking to get to half guard.
Straub misses with a head shot.
Stacker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Straub tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Straub wants to control the pace but Stacker is squirming around nicely.
Straub misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub looking to ground and pound but Stacker is blocking nicely.
Stacker tries to hold on but Straub pushes him away.
Straub looking to control but Stacker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stacker blocking the ground and pound.
Stacker taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Straub there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Straub punching from mount but Stacker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Straub controlling the pace for now.
Stacker tries to hold on but Straub postures up.
Stacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stacker is squirming around, avoiding Straub's attempts to control the action.
Straub content just to control the position here.
Stacker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stacker tries to hold on but Straub postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Straub dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Straub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Straub defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stacker.
Straub throws an overhand right that lands on Stacker's shoulder, as Stacker tries to avoid the shot.
Stacker throws a sloppy body shot
and Straub counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Straub checks a low kick from Stacker.
Straub leaves Stacker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stacker shoots for a takedown but Straub saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Stacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Straub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stacker keeping moving, preventing Straub from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Straub is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Straub is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Todd Straub has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stacker pushes Straub up against the cage in a clinch.
Stacker pulls guard.
Stacker trying to control the position.
Straub looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straub postures up in Stacker's guard and throws a big left but Stacker blocks it.
Straub engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Todd Straub has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stacker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Straub looking for a guillotine here but Stacker defends easily.
Stacker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacker wants to control from the top but Straub keeps moving.
Straub trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stacker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Straub works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Straub wants to stand but Stacker is controlling the position.
Straub manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Straub can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stacker is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Straub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Straub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Stacker misses with a takedown attempt - Straub sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Master Stacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stacker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Straub is pressing down on Stacker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stacker looking to sit in guard and control but Straub gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stacker keeping moving, preventing Straub from controlling successfully.
Stacker is trying to keep Straub in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straub has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stacker is proving hard to escape from.
Straub in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stacker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Stacker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Straub's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacker thows a huge punch but Straub dodges it nicely.
Straub is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stacker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Straub does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Straub is trying to stand back up but Stacker is controlling him
Nice strikes from Stacker there.
Stacker is thwarting Straub's attempts to control the position.
Stacker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Straub is refusing to be controlled, as Stacker sits in half guard.
Straub keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Todd Straub is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Straub is just riding it out for now. Stacker eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacker wants to work for an arm triangle but Straub is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stacker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Straub has one foot on Stacker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stacker tries to bum rush Straub with a series of wild strikes but Straub uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stacker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stacker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Straub to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Straub wants to control from the top but Stacker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straub is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Straub was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Straub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Straub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stacker fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Stacker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Straub 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... Todd Straub!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler comes to the cage accompanied by Δράκων . The crowd seem to be enjoying McCollins's choice of entrance music: Mr. Happy . Vlad The Impaler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 lbs
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21
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley McCollins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins misses with a wild body shot.
McCollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses
and McCollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Impaler thinking.
A leg kick checked by McCollins.
McCollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by The Impaler.
McCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCollins works The Impaler's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from The Impaler misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCollins counters with a nice uppercut.
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCollins was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with a straight right.
McCollins checks the leg kick.
The Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler missing with a left hand there. McCollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCollins misses with a series of wild punches.
The Impaler checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCollins avoids a kick to the body.
The Impaler's corner calls for a 1-2. The Impaler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a looping left.
The Impaler moves out of range as McCollins strikes.
McCollins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Impaler counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCollins tries to clinch up but The Impaler circles away and keeps his distance.
The Impaler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCollins tests The Impaler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Impaler throws a looping overhand right but McCollins ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from McCollins.
The Impaler ducks right into an uppercut from McCollins.
McCollins misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Impaler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Impaler staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad The Impaler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCollins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCollins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCollins.
McCollins swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler throws a push kick but McCollins slaps the foot to one side.
McCollins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from McCollins.
The Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Impaler there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Impaler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCollins's head backwards.
McCollins just misses with a punch to the body.
McCollins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCollins works The Impaler's body with a nice hook.
The Impaler thows a body shot but no joy.
McCollins avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler cracks McCollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCollins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Impaler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCollins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Impaler rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from The Impaler misses the target.
McCollins misses with a two punch combination.
The Impaler misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler thumps McCollins with a low kick.
McCollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCollins scores with a nice right hand.
The Impaler 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.
The Impaler looks to throw the jab but McCollins is out of range.
The Impaler is looking to chop away at McCollins's legs.
The Impaler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins looks to land a right hand but The Impaler moved out of range.
The Impaler throws a lazy uppercut
and McCollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Impaler thinking.
McCollins misses with a body shot.
The Impaler scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCollins is breathing heavily.
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Impaler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad The Impaler 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. And we move into the final round!
The Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Impaler tries to score with a low kick but McCollins moves his leg out of the way.
The Impaler loads up on a big right hand but McCollins slips the punch.
The Impaler throws a head kick but McCollins moves out of range.
Nice jab there from The Impaler.
McCollins takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from The Impaler misses
and McCollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler misses the jab.
The Impaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCollins throws out the jab.
McCollins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Impaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCollins jabs The Impaler right on the nose. The Impaler blinks but takes it well.
The Impaler throws a hook to the side of McCollins's head but McCollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Impaler throws a sloppy head kick and McCollins moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler slips under a jab.
McCollins moves out of range of the strikes.
McCollins checks a leg kick.
The Impaler lands a leg kick that knocks McCollins off balance momentarily.
The Impaler jabs McCollins right on the nose. McCollins blinks but takes it well.
The Impaler throws a right hand that misses
and McCollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. The Impaler catches McCollins right on the button with a cross.
The Impaler misses with a right hand
and McCollins counters with a stiff right hand.
The Impaler throws out a loose jab but McCollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from McCollins misses its intended target.
The Impaler jabs at McCollins's body.
The Impaler is looking to chop away at McCollins's legs.
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins misses the jab.
The Impaler throws a leg kick
and McCollins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McCollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Impaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCollins throws a nice looking combination but The Impaler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler feints and then cracks McCollins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCollins down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad The Impaler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Impaler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad The Impaler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza has chosen Do the Opposite as his entrance music. Marcus Quick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick feints a jab promting Costanza to slip. Quick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Costanza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Costanza has been cut.
Quick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quick fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costanza's waist but Costanza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quick off to one side.
Quick misses with an uppercut. Costanza saw that one coming.
Quick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costanza lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch but Costanza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quick walks into a stiff left hand from Costanza.
Quick takes one to the chin there.
Quick has closed the distance and engaged Costanza in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costanza with a knee to the head.
Costanza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costanza effectively controlling the action here.
Costanza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quick.
Costanza tries to throw a body punch but Quick avoids it by throwing Costanza back against the cage.
Costanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Quick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quick is trying to force a seperation but Costanza has the dominant position.
Costanza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costanza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Costanza.
Costanza tries to keep at a distance but Quick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costanza gets underhooks to prevent Quick's takedown attempt.
Quick misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Costanza lands with a short shot to the head.
Quick can't break the clinch.
Quick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costanza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Costanza just leaning against Quick, taking a breather.
Quick working aggressively here.
Costanza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costanza scores a nice knee to the body.
Costanza can't find room to land a body shot as Quick controls the action.
Costanza has Quick pressed against the cage, preventing Quick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costanza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Costanza lands a hook that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costanza.
Costanza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Costanza as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Costanza.
Both fighters circling a little - Costanza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Costanza scores with a leg kick.
Quick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Costanza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costanza scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Costanza.
Costanza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quick is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Quick has been cut.
Costanza connects with a nice cross there... Quick is looking wobbly and Costanza recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Quick to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Costanza jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Costanza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcilo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Ryan Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcilo Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva leaves Ryan Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Ryan Junior breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Junior shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryan Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan Junior to the ground. Silva is now in Ryan Junior's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ryan Junior keeps moving.
Ryan Junior trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Silva trying to control but Ryan Junior is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Junior wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan Junior throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ryan Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva trying to control but Ryan Junior is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcilo Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva wants to clinch.
Ryan Junior swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Ryan Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva tries to control but Ryan Junior wriggling away.
Ryan Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva moves to take his opponent's back.
Silva looking to break Ryan Junior's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ryan Junior remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Silva is trying to stick to Ryan Junior's back but Ryan Junior is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan Junior.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Ryan Junior from standing up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Junior looking to pass the guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ryan Junior postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Marcilo Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcilo Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryan Junior shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ryan Junior keeps moving.
Ryan Junior is trying to keep Silva in close.
Ryan Junior looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Ryan Junior pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up in Ryan Junior's guard and throws a big left but Ryan Junior blocks it.
Ryan Junior keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Marcilo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan Junior's legs - danger averted.
Ryan Junior trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ryan Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Ryan Junior working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryan Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryan Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan Junior as he avoids it easily.
Jack Ryan Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcilo Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Ryan Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ryan Junior persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Junior takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Ryan Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva tries to clinch but Ryan Junior moves away
and Ryan Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Ryan Junior shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan Junior shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Ryan Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan Junior dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Ryan Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva tries to clinch
and Ryan Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Ryan Junior to the mat but Ryan Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Ryan Junior.
Silva tries to pull guard but Ryan Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Ryan Junior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryan Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryan Junior is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan Junior won't allow it.
Ryan Junior is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryan Junior down to the mat. Ryan Junior avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Ryan Junior with that takedown attempt.
Ryan Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan Junior as Silva shoots in.
Ryan Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan Junior.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan Junior as Silva shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan Junior clinches with his opponent.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ryan Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan Junior instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Junior can't get the takedown.
Ryan Junior misses with a body punch.
Ryan Junior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan Junior breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ryan Junior persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryan Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan Junior 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... Jack Ryan Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakitu Michichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanji Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakitu Michichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sanji Cook!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries to keep at a distance but Michichi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michichi avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
Cook lands a nice knee to the body.
Cook landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cook is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook landing knees to the body.
Michichi is breathing heavily.
Cook scores a nice knee to the body.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cook lands an elbow inside.
Cook scores a nice knee to the body.
Michichi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cook pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Michichi's ribcage. Michichi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook landing knees to the body.
Cook manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is leaning against Michichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cook scores a nice knee to the body.
Cook landing knees to the head.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michichi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook lands a nice knee to the body.
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michichi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cook lands a body punch.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
Cook landing knees to the head.
Cook is leaning against Michichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Cook.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michichi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cook landing knees to the body.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
Cook scores a nice knee to the body.
Cook stalling.
Cook is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cook holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michichi or not.
Cook lands an elbow inside that Michichi shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cook scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nakitu Michichi has been cut.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cook.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Knees to the body from Cook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Michichi won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Cook.
Michichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Cook stalls.
Cook landing knees to the head.
A short left from Cook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cook - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Cook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook is working Michichi over against the cage.
Cook connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michichi's face.
Cook is stalling here.
Cook lands an elbow just above Michichi 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michichi backwards.
Michichi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cook just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cook utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanji Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakitu Michichi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cook scores with a hook to the body. Michichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Michichi momentarily.
Michichi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cook as he jumps to the side.
Cook closes the distance and pushes Michichi back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook slowing the pace effectively.
Cook stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Michichi won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Cook.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Knees to the body from Cook.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
Cook lands an elbow just above Michichi 's eye.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
Cook creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michichi's defenses.
Cook scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michichi takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanji Cook seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cook lands a nice knee to the body.
Cook scores with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cook.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cook lands an elbow just above Michichi 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
Cook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michichi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Michichi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cook stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
A knee to the head by Cook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cook as the two fighters clinch.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
Cook holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michichi letting Cook take a breather here.
Michichi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cook is working Michichi over against the cage.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michichi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Michichi's ribcage. Michichi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook lands a knee to the body.
Cook stalling against the cage.
Michichi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cook smiles and moves away.
Cook moves into the clinch.
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Michichi won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michichi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cook landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanji Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nakitu Michichi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Michichi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michichi gets tackled into the cage by Cook. Cook maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Cook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cook lands a damaging elbow.
Cook connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook digs a right hand underneath Michichi's ribcage. Michichi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michichi blocks a body shot from Cook.
Michichi jumps guard but Cook stands there with Michichi around his waist. Michichi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Cook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Cook.
Cook scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cook as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cook.
Cook landing knees to the head.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Cook.
Cook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cook.
Cook pushes Michichi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
Michichi is rocked!
Cook lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cook.
Oh Michichi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michichi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
Cook controlling the action here for a moment.
Michichi seems to have got his legs back now.
Cook lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cook.
Cook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michichi looking for a takedown.
Michichi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cook pushes Michichi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cook lands a body punch.
Cook unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michichi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Cook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Michichi won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a good knee to the midsection. Michichi won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Cook.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cook.
Cook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cook working Michichi over with knees to the body.
Cook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michichi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cook.
Cook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cook landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook lands an elbow that stopped Michichi in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Nakitu Michichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanji Cook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cook landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanji Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cook has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanji Cook!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daniel Reyes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murat Orgun!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reyes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes throws a right hand that Orgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgun also avoids with ease.
Reyes connects with a right hand. Orgun shakes it off.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Orgun avoids nicely.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orgun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reyes grinds an elbow into Orgun's temple.
Orgun gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orgun defending well though.
Orgun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orgun is trying to maintain the position but Reyes is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Orgun is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orgun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reyes thows a big elbow that misses.
Reyes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reyes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orgun trying to control but Reyes postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orgun trying to control here.
Reyes with the ground and pound but Orgun uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes landing with the ground and pound.
Reyes lands a couple of digs.
Orgun keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Orgun.
Reyes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes won't allow Orgun to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Reyes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reyes scores with a body shot.
Orgun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orgun misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orgun throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes walks into a left hand.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Orgun avoids it well.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Orgun shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Orgun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes moves out of range as Orgun strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orgun looks to clinch
and Reyes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes is trying to control the action in half guard but Orgun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reyes wants to pass to mount but Orgun is defending the position.
Reyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orgun defending well though.
Reyes wants to take a breather but Orgun is having none of it.
Orgun won't allow Reyes to pass to mount.
Orgun wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Reyes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reyes throws a one two combo.
It looks like Murat Orgun has been cut.
Orgun fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reyes shoots for a takedown but Orgun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Orgun's body. Orgun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reyes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orgun is not content to let Reyes control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orgun to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orgun pulls Reyes in close to prevent any damage.
Reyes looking to pass the guard.
Reyes is stalling in the full guard.
Orgun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reyes is stalling in the full guard.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Orgun keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Reyes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reyes punishes Orgun's body with a nice straight punch.
Orgun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orgun.
Reyes scores with a one two! Orgun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orgun misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orgun tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Orgun as he connects with a hook.
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orgun misses with a right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Orgun swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes takes one to the chin there.
Orgun misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Reyes both land. Nice combination.
Daniel Reyes is winning the standup battle so far.
Reyes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orgun has time to react.
Orgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orgun shoots in looking for a takedown. Reyes tries to sprawl out of it but Orgun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reyes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murat Orgun.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orgun as he avoids it easily.
Reyes throws a combination. Orgun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Orgun tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes dips to his left and cracks Orgun with an uppercut!
Orgun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orgun closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.
Orgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orgun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Reyes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murat Orgun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Orgun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
Reyes lands with an uppercut that bounces Orgun off the cage and back into rage.
Orgun looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes throws a combination. Orgun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reyes thuds his right hand into Orgun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reyes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Orgun looking to control.
Orgun 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.
Reyes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reyes trying to control but Orgun is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun controls Reyes momentarily but Reyes frees himself.
Reyes distracts Orgun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reyes postures up.
Reyes is looking to advance position but Orgun has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reyes wants to hold on but Orgun pushes him away.
Orgun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reyes is looking to escape.
Orgun working Reyes over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to hold on but Orgun pushes him away.
Reyes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Orgun can't control as he wanted to and Reyes manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Reyes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reyes has control of Orgun's left arm, preventing Orgun from doing any damage.
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!
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but Orgun is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reyes is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes stops Orgun from standing up.
Reyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reyes is looking to advance position but Orgun has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Reyes wants to control but Orgun is having none of it.
Reyes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reyes wants to control but Orgun is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murat Orgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orgun thowing shots but they're missing.
Daniel Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orgun throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reyes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reyes is working hard here to advance position.
Orgun goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reyes is on top in guard.
Daniel Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Orgun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reyes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Reyes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamid Zaferani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dr Gonzo's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Gonzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo connects with the punch.
Zaferani slips under a jab.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaferani but Zaferani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaferani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dr Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzo throws a body punch but Zaferani moves out of range.
Gonzo misses with a kick to the body
and Zaferani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaferani darts in and clinches Gonzo up against the cage.
Zaferani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaferani lands a nice uppercut.
Zaferani lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzo blocking some punches.
Zaferani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaferani creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzo can't find room to land a body shot as Zaferani controls the action.
Zaferani pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaferani.
Gonzo cracks Zaferani with a nice body shot.
A short left from Gonzo.
Gonzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gonzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo is thwarting Zaferani's attempts to control the position.
Gonzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Zaferani is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaferani is just riding it out for now. Gonzo eventually gives up the hold.
Zaferani is positioning himself well to prevent Gonzo advancing to mount.
Gonzo is pressing down on Zaferani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaferani is holding on for now.
Zaferani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaferani wants to improve his position but Gonzo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaferani is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzo.
Gonzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaferani controlling the position well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zaferani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaferani can pounce on him.
Gonzo looks to throw the jab but Zaferani is out of range.
Zaferani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzo.
Gonzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzo misses with an uppercut
and Zaferani counters with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaferani throws an elbow but misses.
Gonzo blocks the elbow strike.
Zaferani missing with knees to the body.
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 Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzo throws a jab when Zaferani was well out of range.
Gonzo throws a leg kick
and Zaferani counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzo there.
Gonzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzo.
Zaferani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaferani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaferani 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.
Zaferani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzo off the cage and back into rage.
Zaferani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzo.
Gonzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaferani with a nice cross.
Gonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzo misses with a hook.
Zaferani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzo is able to avoid easily.
Gonzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaferani.
Gonzo misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzo throws a push kick but Zaferani slaps the foot to one side.
Zaferani misses with a hook. Gonzo ducked under it nicely.
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaferani slips a jab from Gonzo.
Gonzo is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaferani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzo walks into a stiff left hand from Zaferani.
Zaferani takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaferani.
Gonzo misses with a wild body shot.
Zaferani misses with the combination.
Zaferani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaferani manages to avoid it.
Gonzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo scores with the left hand. Zaferani knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaferani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gonzo cracks Zaferani with a good jab.
Zaferani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Gonzo.
Gonzo scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzo. Zaferani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
Zaferani throws a leg kick but Gonzo moved away.
Zaferani lands with a straight right. Gonzo didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Gonzo finds it's way through Zaferani's defenses.
Zaferani blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani moves out of range as Gonzo throws a body kick.
Gonzo thows a leg kick but Zaferani checks it
and Zaferani counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaferani.
Gonzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Gonzo.
Gonzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo throws a head kick but Zaferani moves out of range.
Gonzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaferani's guard.
Gonzo trying to control but Zaferani is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Gonzo finds it's way through Zaferani's defenses.
Gonzo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaferani to the mat! Zaferani manages to get full guard.
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Zaferani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzo, not yet.
Gonzo looking to control.
Gonzo trying to strike off his back.
Gonzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzo is on top in guard.
Zaferani 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.
Zaferani can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Gonzo seems content to control.
Gonzo is trying to control. Zaferani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaferani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo uses his free foot to push down on Zaferani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zaferani.
Zaferani wants to hold on but Gonzo pushes him away.
Zaferani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonzo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gonzo wants to control the pace but Zaferani is squirming around nicely.
Gonzo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gonzo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaferani is squirming around, avoiding Gonzo's attempts to control the action.
Gonzo controlling from mount.
Gonzo tries to control but Zaferani wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo wants to control but instead Zaferani manages to regain half guard.
Gonzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaferani defending well though.
Gonzo wants to take a breather but Zaferani is having none of it.
Zaferani trying to control here.
Gonzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but Zaferani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dr Gonzo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zaferani connects with a body shot.
Gonzo takes a swing at Zaferani's ribcage but misses.
Zaferani misses with a looping left.
Gonzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaferani avoids the body shot from Gonzo.
A lazy body kick from Gonzo
and Zaferani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Gonzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo lands with a good body shot.
Gonzo dips to his left and cracks Zaferani with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo clearly takes 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.
Zaferani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaferani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonzo lands an overhand right.
Gonzo looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.
Gonzo moves into range and clinches up with Zaferani.
Gonzo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzo.
Gonzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaferani.
Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Zaferani, against the cage.
Gonzo takes an elbow to the temple.
Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Zaferani, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo blocks an elbow strike from Zaferani.
Gonzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzo working aggressively here.
Zaferani lands an elbow inside.
Gonzo avoiding damage as Zaferani throws knees to the body.
Zaferani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzo scores with a hook to the body.
Gonzo dodges an elbow strike from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gonzo lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo misses with a punch to the body.
Zaferani has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzo.
Gonzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaferani misses with some punches.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaferani blocks a body shot from Gonzo.
Gonzo avoids the elbow strike from Zaferani, against the cage.
Gonzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaferani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzo's brow.
Gonzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaferani gets an underhook and turns Gonzo into the cage.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaferani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaferani lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaferani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaferani gets underhooks to prevent Gonzo's takedown attempt.
Gonzo misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo can't find room to land a body shot as Zaferani controls the action.
Gonzo tries to work over Zaferani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaferani lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zaferani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaferani lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dr Gonzo has been cut.
Gonzo tries to throw a body punch but Zaferani avoids it by throwing Gonzo back against the cage.
Gonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaferani lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzo is rocked!
Zaferani misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaferani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzo.
Gonzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaferani pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzo looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.
Gonzo closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzo works on Zaferani's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaferani pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo digs a right hand underneath Zaferani's ribcage. Zaferani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gonzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaferani lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dr Gonzo'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. This is the final round!
Gonzo throws a shot to the body.
Gonzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaferani misses with a straight left.
Gonzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
A jab from Gonzo misses.
Zaferani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gonzo.
Zaferani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzo manages to avoid it.
Gonzo throws a right hand that misses
and Zaferani counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaferani moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzo.
Gonzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaferani.
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaferani.
Zaferani thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzo lands a leg kick that knocks Zaferani off balance momentarily.
Gonzo misses with the body kick
and Zaferani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaferani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaferani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaferani thuds a left hand into Gonzo's body.
Zaferani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Gonzo catches Zaferani right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaferani manages to avoid it.
Gonzo takes a swing at Zaferani's ribcage but misses.
Zaferani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaferani tries to land a front kick but Gonzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Zaferani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gonzo.
Gonzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaferani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzo somewhat.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut
letting Gonzo counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaferani counters with a good low kick that Gonzo was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaferani. Gonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzo misses with a body shot.
Gonzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzo moves out of range as Zaferani strikes.
Zaferani has closed the distance and engaged Gonzo in a clinch.
Zaferani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzo is working Zaferani over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzo.
Zaferani is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani gets underhooks to prevent Gonzo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Gonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzo.
Zaferani lands a left hand.
Gonzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaferani smiles and moves away.
Zaferani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzo gets a double leg takedown into Zaferani's guard.
Hamid Zaferani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaferani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaferani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzo is aware though and is defending well.
Dr Gonzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Gonzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
Dr Gonzo retains his bantamweight title!
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