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EFC 111: Angle vs Sanchez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebo comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Burn. Wise has chosen Return Of The Mac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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329 lbs
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298 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tore Rebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Wise!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rebo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rebo misses with a wild body shot.
Wise lands a right hook to the body.
Rebo is looking to chop away at Wise's legs.
Rebo connects with a crisp jab.
Wise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wise throws a nice looking combination but Rebo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rebo misses with a wild body shot.
Wise misses with a series of wild punches.
Wise throws a combination that misses
and Rebo counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wise looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wise ducks under a wild hook from Rebo.
No joy there for Wise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wise!
Wise throws a combination that misses
and Rebo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Rebo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wise looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rebo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rebo is looking to wear down Wise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wise's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rebo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wise scrambles back to his feet.
Rebo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wise takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rebo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wise will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Rebo.
Wise avoids the body shot from Rebo.
Wise throws a right hand that Rebo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rebo also avoids with ease.
Rebo throws a right and a left that Wise avoids nicely.
Wise steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rebo. That one must have hurt.
Wise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rebo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wise moves forwards but Rebo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebo lands a jab.
Rebo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rebo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rebo.
Rebo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rebo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rebo throws a front kick that sends Wise stumbling back into the cage.
Rebo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rebo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wise if he has to take too many more of those.
Rebo thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Wise. Those never looked like landing.
Rebo thuds his shin into the meat of Wise's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rebo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rebo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wise at a distance.
Rebo stuns Wise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rebo scores with a three punch combo!
Wise is rocked!
Wise walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rebo.
Wise is still on wobbly legs! Can Rebo finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rebo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Rebo tenderised Wise's leg. Wise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rebo moves in close and cracks Wise with a massive right hand! Wise, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rebo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tore Rebo!
After winning the bout, Tore Rebo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Street Carp by Deftones. Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cinderella Man. Daniel White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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225 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a straight right.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steele counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steele.
White controlling Steele's posture.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steele postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White managing to control the position.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White pulls Steele in to control the position.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steele postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White has control of Steele's left arm, preventing Steele from doing any damage.
Steele is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Steele is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
White keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steele moves nicely into side control.
Steele connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
Steele scores with punches from side control.
Steele lands a nice forearm strike.
White is trying to buck Steele off.
White is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele looks up at the clock and then as White takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steele smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Steele seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steele trying to control the position but White is working away.
Steele is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steele lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steele landing strikes.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Steele looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
White is rocked!
White is breathing heavily.
Steele working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh White is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Steele can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Steele!
George Steele very nearly forgot to thank xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tacit Duxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tacit Duxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots for a takedown but Duxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duxx closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duxx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duxx circles away.
Duxx looks to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Duxx backing up. Duxx nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duxx tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a series of strikes. Duxx will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duxx circles away quickly and effectively.
King loads up on a big right hand but Duxx slips the punch.
Duxx tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Duxx.
Duxx tries to clinch up
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Duxx backing up. Duxx nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Duxx tries to clinch up
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duxx closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by King.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duxx dives on top into guard.
King pushes Duxx off and gets back to his feet.
Duxx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duxx tries to clinch up
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Tacit Duxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Duxx as King shoots in.
Tacit Duxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bako King.
Duxx tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Duxx darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a takedown into side control.
King in side control, throwing shots but Duxx defends.
Duxx dodges the ground and pound from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Duxx controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King swings around for an armbar but Duxx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into King's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duxx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bako King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Duxx moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
Duxx wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Duxx backing up. Duxx nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Bako King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duxx counters by moving into the clinch.
Duxx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duxx lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King shoots in but Duxx avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from King does no damage.
Duxx tries to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bako King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duxx moves to clinch but King breaks away
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxx keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King throwing strikes but missing.
Duxx wants to sweep but no luck.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Tacit Duxx has been cut.
King trying to control but Duxx is working from the bottom.
Duxx wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duxx's head.
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!
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duxx's head.
Duxx keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tacit Duxx's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Duxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Duxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duxx throws and elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duxx's guard. Nice move by King!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King passes into half guard.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is looking for a kimura but Duxx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duxx is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bako King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacit Duxx's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duxx has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duxx just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Duxx lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Duxx has double underhooks.
Duxx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King dodges an elbow strike from Duxx.
Duxx gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duxx misses with an elbow strike.
King blocks an elbow strike from Duxx.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King tries to circle away but Duxx has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duxx just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Duxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxx is working King over against the cage.
Duxx misses with a knee to the head.
Duxx fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King is trying to break free.
Duxx creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Duxx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duxx moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duxx has time to react.
Duxx wants to clinch
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bako King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duxx wants to clinch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King tries for a takedown but Duxx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duxx moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Duxx moves to clinch but King breaks away
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Duxx tries to clinch up.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duxx wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Duxx clinches with his opponent.
Duxx lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Duxx misses with an elbow strike.
Duxx creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Duxx throws a knee to the head but misses.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duxx takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duxx tries to clinch
and King counters with a two punch combo.
Tacit Duxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tacit Duxx's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duxx tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Duxx.
Tacit Duxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duxx wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Duxx tries to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Duxx backing up. Duxx nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
Duxx closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tacit Duxx.
I think King 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 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bako King!
Bako King tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Veli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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307 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pikku Veli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Veli to counter with a crisp jab.
Veli misses with a two punch combination.
Veli has managed to clinch.
Veli working aggressively here.
Veli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Veli.
Veli misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Veli regains guard immediately.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Veli is retaining full guard.
Veli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan advances position into side control!
Hogan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Veli tries to escape but Hogan is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working away.
Hogan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Veli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hogan's best efforts.
Veli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hogan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogan.
Hogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veli sees it coming and defends easily.
Veli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veli.
Veli is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veli is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veli manages to get to full guard.
Veli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veli pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Veli cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
Hogan dives in and grabs Veli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Veli pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hogan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogan has hold of one of Veli's legs. Veli is fighting the takedown attempt but Hogan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Veli is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hogan stopping the sweep attempt from Veli.
Veli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Veli is very close to passing his half guard.
Veli wants to free his trapped foot but Hogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hogan keeps working.
Hulk Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan trying to hold on to Veli's head to control him but Veli postures up.
Hogan gets back to full guard.
Veli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pikku Veli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Veli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veli clinches up against the cage.
Hogan goes for a takedown attempt but Veli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Veli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pikku Veli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veli scores with a jab to the head.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veli fails to land with a series of punches.
Veli throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Jab from Veli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Pikku Veli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Veli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veli gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veli scores with a hook to the body.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Veli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Veli.
Veli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
Veli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Veli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Veli drops Hogan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hogan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hogan is rocked!
Veli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Veli finish him?
Veli lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hogan to his knees! Veli keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Veli!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Ko!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre shoots in and drives through. Ko sprawls well.
Ko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvestre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko will feel that in the morning.
Ko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvestre moves away.
Ko clinches.
Ko tries to work over Silvestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvestre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko's elbow.
Silvestre blocks a body shot from Ko.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvestre.
Ko throws a head punch that misses.
Ko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Ko scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvestre.
Silvestre lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko tries to throw a body punch but Silvestre avoids it by throwing Ko back against the cage.
Ko is looking to break free of the clinch but Silvestre has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Silvestre - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre prevents Ko from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Silvestre.
Ko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvestre controls his hands.
Ko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Silvestre - that landed with a thud.
Ko tries to work over Silvestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvestre misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silvestre.
A short body shot lands from Ko as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvestre.
Ko stalling in the clinch but Silvestre improves position.
Silvestre is looking to control Ko's arms but Ko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silvestre has his back to the cage.
Ko swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silvestre lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre can't find room to land a body shot as Ko controls the action.
Silvestre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvestre tries to throw a body punch but Ko avoids it by throwing Silvestre back against the cage.
Silvestre lands a body shot.
Ko swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvestre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silvestre lands a nice uppercut.
Silvestre blocking some punches.
Ko tries to work over Silvestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko is trying to break free.
Silvestre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ko looks gassed!
Silvestre is leaning against Ko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivan Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvestre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silvestre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silvestre throws a series of punches but Ko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre is looking to slow Ko down with leg kicks.
Silvestre takes a swing at Ko's ribcage but misses.
Ko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ko wants to clinch.
Ko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silvestre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvestre throws a push kick but Ko slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko misses the target.
Silvestre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silvestre clobbers Ko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silvestre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ko misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Ko.
Silvestre shoots for a double leg takedown but Ko sprawls well. He's pushed Silvestre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvestre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko's sensitive parts.
Ko misses with a body shot
and Silvestre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvestre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silvestre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silvestre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ko blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
Silvestre tries to score with a low kick but Ko moves his leg out of the way.
Ko throws a combination that misses
and Silvestre counters with a nice leg kick.
Ko lands with a right hand.
Silvestre misses with a body shot.
Ko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvestre. Ko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvestre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silvestre counters with a thumping low kick.
Chauncey Silvestre is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvestre scores with a leg kick.
Ko is breathing heavily.
Ko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre misses with a body kick.
Ko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silvestre rather than just go for the knockout.
Ko avoids a kick to the body.
Silvestre takes a swing at Ko's ribcage but misses.
Ko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silvestre.
Ko slaps away a takedown attempt from Silvestre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silvestre is looking to slow Ko down with leg kicks.
Silvestre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ko misses the shot to the body.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvestre circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre feints and then cracks Ko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ko down.
Silvestre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ko duly obliges.
Silvestre misses with a body shot.
Ivan Ko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silvestre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Silvestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silvestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silvestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silvestre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silvestre is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko has wrist control.
Ko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silvestre throws a strike but Ko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silvestre has Ko pulled in close to control his posture.
Ko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko wants to control from the top but Silvestre keeps moving.
Silvestre wants to get back to his feet but Ko passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silvestre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silvestre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ko throws a right and a left that Silvestre avoids nicely.
Ko walks into a stiff left hand from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silvestre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ko will feel that in the morning.
Ko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvestre keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvestre. That's going to slow Ko down.
Ko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danga de danga de dang - Ko scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping body kick lands there for Silvestre.
Ivan Ko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Silvestre lands with a nice body kick.
Ko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silvestre.
Ko moves out of range as Silvestre strikes.
Ko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silvestre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Ko keeps moving.
Ko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silvestre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivan Ko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvestre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silvestre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silvestre distracts Ko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silvestre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silvestre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvestre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Ko keeps moving.
Ko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvestre.
Chauncey Silvestre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chauncey Silvestre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ko counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Silvestre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silvestre. That's going to slow Ko down.
Ko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Silvestre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silvestre 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... Chauncey Silvestre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahman Ahmalabolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmalabolic comes to the cage accompanied by Fanta Mojah - Hail The King. Maia has chosen Bulls on Parade as his entrance music. Miko Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahman Ahmalabolic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Ahmalabolic.
Maia is looking to score with low kicks.
Maia lands a nice shot that snaps Ahmalabolic's head back.
Ahmalabolic just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmalabolic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Maia dips to his left and cracks Ahmalabolic with an uppercut!
Ahmalabolic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Maia misses.
Maia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahmalabolic is rocked!
Maia moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Ahmalabolic goes down! Can Maia finish him!?
Oh Ahmalabolic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmalabolic has wrist control.
Maia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ahmalabolic keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Ahmalabolic has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Maia throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahmalabolic seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahmalabolic has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahmalabolic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maia's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmalabolic wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Ahmalabolic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ahmalabolic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maia lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Ahmalabolic misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahmalabolic.
Maia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahmalabolic.
Maia tried to score with a low kick but Ahmalabolic checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia connects with a looping right hand.
Maia lands a jab to Ahmalabolic's midsection.
Maia catches Ahmalabolic napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ahmalabolic to the canvas!
Maia trying to control but Ahmalabolic is working from the bottom.
Maia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmalabolic has wrist control.
Ahmalabolic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maia.
Maia postures up.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahmalabolic has wrist control.
Maia postures up in Ahmalabolic's guard and throws a big left but Ahmalabolic blocks it.
Ahmalabolic keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic controlling Maia's posture.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmalabolic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahmalabolic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
Maia trying to control but Ahmalabolic is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ahmalabolic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmalabolic fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Maia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahmalabolic doesn't seem phased though.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmalabolic moves out of range easily.
Jab from Maia.
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!
Ahmalabolic throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Ahmalabolic misses
and Maia counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ahmalabolic is breathing heavily.
Maia motions for Ahmalabolic to come forward. Maia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maia lands with a nice body punch.
Maia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia lands a jab to the head.
Maia lands with a big left! Ahmalabolic is wobbled badly! Maia comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ahmalabolic to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miko Maia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yakubu Okoroji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Mason has knocked Okoroji down with a huge combo! Mason steps away and waves a wobbly Okoroji back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Okoroji is rocked!
It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Okoroji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okoroji throws a good cross that connects.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Okoroji seems to have got his legs back now.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okoroji circles away quickly and effectively.
Okoroji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Okoroji loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason tries to clinch
enabling Okoroji to counter with a crisp jab.
Okoroji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Okoroji coming out on top.
Donk. Okoroji catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Okoroji just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason moves to clinch but Okoroji breaks away
and Okoroji counters with a leg kick.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
Mason darts in and clinches Okoroji up against the cage.
Mason tries to break free but Okoroji pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Okoroji avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoroji has Mason pressed against the cage.
Okoroji is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okoroji has his back to the cage.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason is trying to stall.
Okoroji prevents a body shot from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mason up against the cage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Okoroji controls the action.
Okoroji blocks an uppercut.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okoroji lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Okoroji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okoroji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okoroji has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okoroji content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yakubu Okoroji wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Okoroji circles away from the clinch attempt
and Okoroji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason 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.
A close round but Craig Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Okoroji moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okoroji takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okoroji just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okoroji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okoroji.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoroji takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mason cracks Okoroji with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Okoroji is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason closes the distance but Okoroji moves to the side
and Okoroji counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Okoroji are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Okoroji controlling the position.
Okoroji tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Okoroji throwing strikes but Mason manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Okoroji wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Craig Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji throws a shot to the body.
Mason avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Okoroji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji motions for Mason to come forward. Okoroji throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoroji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okoroji connects with the punch.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoroji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Okoroji.
Okoroji lands with a nice body punch.
Okoroji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Okoroji.
Okoroji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Okoroji connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okoroji displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Okoroji.
Okoroji trying to control the position but instead, Mason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoroji into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Okoroji.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Okoroji avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Okoroji has Mason pushed against the cage.
Mason tries a body shot but Okoroji blocks it.
Okoroji stalling in the clinch.
Mason working Okoroji over with knees to the body.
Mason misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Okoroji.
A bit of stalling here from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoroji blocks a body shot from Mason.
Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okoroji taking a breather.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason tries to work over Okoroji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoroji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoroji's elbow.
Okoroji managing to block the knees to the body from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mason.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason throws an elbow that misses.
Okoroji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okoroji gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Okoroji is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mason reverses the position - he's now on top in Okoroji's guard.
Mason is looking to stand up but Okoroji won't let him.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Okoroji has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okoroji is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Craig Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Craig Mason wasn't active enough on the ground.
Okoroji just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Okoroji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoroji takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mason!
After the big win, Craig Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors O'Brannigan's Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy My Chick Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). My Chick Bad comes to the cage accompanied by Game Over. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rex Richards enters the cage!
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24
270 lbs
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy My Chick Bad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
My Chick Bad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rex Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
My Chick Bad throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Richards misses.
Richards throws a right hand that misses
and My Chick Bad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richards shoots in and drives through. My Chick Bad sprawls well.
Richards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
My Chick Bad closes the distance and pushes Richards back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, My Chick Bad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
My Chick Bad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
My Chick Bad can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
My Chick Bad lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from My Chick Bad.
Richards looks gassed!
Richards can't get the takedown.
My Chick Bad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
My Chick Bad blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for My Chick Bad.
My Chick Bad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from My Chick Bad.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can My Chick Bad finish him?
My Chick Bad lands a hook to the side of the head.
My Chick Bad lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Richards to his knees! My Chick Bad keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy My Chick Bad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Soprano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got Yourself a Gun . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Soprano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Soprano throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Soprano throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Soprano only half commits.
Soprano scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soprano 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.
Soprano takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Soprano walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Soprano lands a jab to the head.
Brown misses the jab.
A head kick from Soprano lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
It looks like Craig Brown has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano scores with a shot to the body.
Brown thows a leg kick but Soprano checks it
and Soprano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown moves out of range as Soprano throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Soprano thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Soprano throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Soprano cracks Brown with a good jab.
Soprano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soprano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Soprano throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Soprano throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano checks a leg kick nicely.
Soprano scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soprano swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
A head kick from Soprano lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Soprano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown moves out of range as Soprano strikes.
Soprano is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Soprano slips a jab from Brown.
Brown avoids the body shot from Soprano.
Soprano throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Soprano throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soprano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Soprano jabs at Brown's body.
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soprano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soprano clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Soprano.
Soprano throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Soprano moved out of range.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soprano scores with a nice strike.
Brown slips a jab from Soprano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Soprano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Soprano.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Soprano's head back.
Soprano wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Soprano avoids it.
Soprano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Soprano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soprano gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Soprano blocking some punches.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Soprano.
Soprano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soprano with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soprano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soprano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soprano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Soprano.
A jab from Soprano finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Soprano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soprano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
Soprano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soprano misses with a head kick.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Soprano as he connects with a hook.
Brown is rocked!
Soprano throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Soprano finish him?
Soprano lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brown falls backwards - clearly groggy! Soprano dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Soprano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sublime - Santaria. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
167 lbs
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26
180 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Angle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Angle avoids it.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Angle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Angle tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Angle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Angle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Angle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Angle thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Angle is looking for a kimura here.
Angle is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Angle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angle trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is controlling Angle's trapped leg to prevent Angle from advancing to side control.
Angle wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sanchez controls his leg.
Angle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Angle tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Angle's guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Angle is retaining full guard.
Angle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Angle tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Angle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Angle, into his guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Angle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez trying to control from half guard but Angle is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Angle trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Angle looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Angle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Angle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ty Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Angle moved away.
Angle tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Angle wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Angle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Angle wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angle circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Angle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xavier Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Angle backs up against the cage.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Angles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Angle's ribs.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Angle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xavier Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Angle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Angle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Angle dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Angle shoots and misses
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Angle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Angle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Angle rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angle moves away.
Sanchez works Angle's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Angle shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
Sanchez 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angle actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Angle defends it.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez trying to control but Angle is having none of it.
Angle tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez working Angle over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
Sanchez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Angle hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Angle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Angle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Angle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Angle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angle's head.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Angle if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Angle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sanchez jumps into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Angle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angle tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working the ground and pound.
Angle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanchez grinds an elbow into Angle's temple.
Angle struggling a bit here.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Angle denies him.
Sanchez looks up at the clock and then as Angle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanchez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sanchez looks up at the clock and then as Angle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanchez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Angle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez cracks Angle with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Angle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Angle is a slippery customer.
Angle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanchez prevents Angle from getting the reversal.
Sanchez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xavier Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angle tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control the action but instead Angle gets a body lock and reverses into Sanchez's guard! Nice work!
Angle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angle is looking to stand up but Sanchez won't let him.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angle is one step ahead there.
Angle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Angle won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Angle from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to keep Angle in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angle at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Angle pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Angle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angle tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angle gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Angle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Angle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Angle's head back.
Sanchez lands a high kick!
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Angle doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Angle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Angle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Angle tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angle.
Angle fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Angle's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Angle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez keeps Angle at a distance using the push kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body kick.
Angle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanchez!
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Angle shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Angle 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez works Angle's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Angle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Angle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Angle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angle misses with the combination.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Angle is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a head kick that Angle semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Sanchez.
Angle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Angle drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Angle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sanchez dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angle doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Angle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez slaps away a takedown attempt from Angle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Angle throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Angle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Angle with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.
A jab from Sanchez does it's job there.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Angle.
Angle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Angle looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works Angle's body with a nice hook.
Angle takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angle moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Angle's head back.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ty Angle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Angle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Angle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Angle lands a big elbow.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Angle isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Xavier Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Angle has a good base and remains in mount.
Angle throws some wild stikes that Sanchez manages to avoid easily.
Angle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Angle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Sanchez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Angle.
Angle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angle swings around for an armbar but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Angle's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Sanchez!
Xavier Sanchez is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Xavier Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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