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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ghetto Solider. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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199 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Matthews! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khal Drogo! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drogo with a lazy takedown attempt and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body. Drogo tries to clinch but fails miserably and Matthews counters with a single leg into guard. Drogo didn't expect that. Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots. Drogo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Matthews wants to pass the guard but Drogo is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drogo's head. Matthews looking to pass the guard. Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drogo's head. Drogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily. Drogo keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully. Drogo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matthews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Matthews passes into half guard. Matthews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drogo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews. This has been an exciting period of action! Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Drogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Matthews tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drogo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Drogo looking for submissions off his back. Drogo looks gassed! Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Drogo taking some punishment here, with Matthews in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drogo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drogo looking for submissions off his back. Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Drogo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots. Matthews lands with a punch from half guard. Matthews moves into full mount! Drogo won't be happy about that! The referee warns Drogo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Drogo is in a horrible position here. Matthews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matthews looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matthews cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matthews with a couple of short strikes. Drogo is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drogo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Matthews is landing with some decent strikes but Drogo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Matthews dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matthews moves into the clinch.
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut. Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Matthews misses with a body punch.
Matthews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Drogo controls his hands.
Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drogos head. Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drogo.
Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drogo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage. Drogo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Matthews.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Drogo tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drogo blocks a body shot from Matthews. Matthews has hold of one of Drogo's legs. Drogo is fighting the takedown attempt but Matthews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Matthews works over Drogo with some ground and pound from guard. Matthews lands a couple of digs. Drogo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matthews escapes and throws Drogo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Drogo is breathing heavily. Matthews working the ground and pound. Matthews connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drogo some visible discomfort.
Matthews working the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drogo is looking to reverse the position. Matthews works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matthews cracks Drogo with an elbow. That is naaassty. Matthews grinds an elbow into Drogo's temple. Drogo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drogo is rocked! Matthews is chipping away with strikes.
Drogo is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him? Matthews is working Drogo over with some ground and pound from side control. Matthews lands some shots froms side control. Drogo is not content to let Matthews control the position. Drogo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matthews trying to control the position but Drogo is working away. Drogo seems to have recovered his senses. Check out the look on Matthews's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Matthews trying to control the action but Drogo is working from the bottom. Matthews scoring with punches and elbows. Matthews working the ground and pound.
That has opened up Khal Drogo's cut even more. Matthews in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Drogo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Matthews turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Matthews! An out of breath Matthew Matthews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 cm
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183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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192 cm
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197 lbs
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Great elbows
KO power |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matti Moukari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Fields! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fields lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A slow jab from Fields misses its intended target. Matti Moukari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moukari tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range. Moukari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fields's head.
It looks like Layne Fields has been cut. Fields cracks the inside of Moukari's front leg. This has been an exciting period of action! Fields connects with a solid leg kick. Fields misses with a double jab.
Fields throws a low kick but Moukari avoids it. Moukari moves in looking to clinch but Fields pushes him off. A slapping body kick lands there for Fields. The fight moves into the clinch position. Moukari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fields throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moukari's brow. Fields content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fields fails to land. Fields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moukari blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moukari keeps control of Fields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Moukari has him pressed against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fields. Moukari misses with a knee strike.
Moukari stalls. Moukari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Moukari looking to slow down the pace here. Fields scores a nice knee to the body.
Moukari blocks the elbow strike.
Moukari blocks an elbow strike. Moukari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fields stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Fields scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fields is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Moukari is breathing heavily. Fields is stalling here.
Moukari takes a knee to the side of the body. Fields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moukari's defenses. Moukari is trying to maintain a safe position but Fields gets an underhook and turns Moukari into the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Fields.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moukari is looking to control Fields's arms but Fields gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moukari has his back to the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fields obliges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fields. Fields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fields stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Layne Fields. Fields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fields scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fields throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moukari's head.
It looks like Matti Moukari has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fields moves out of range of the body kick from Moukari.
Fields scores with a jab to the head.
Moukari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fields throws a wild body kick that Moukari sees coming a mile off. Moukari needs to keep his hands up - Fields had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. That kick from Fields tenderised Moukari's leg. Moukari is trying to keep his angry face on. Fields rushes Moukari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fields lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Fields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moukari blocks it with crossed arms. Fields connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moukari's face.
Fields with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fields blocks an elbow strike. Moukari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fields lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moukari backwards. Fields using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moukari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Moukari takes a knee to the side of the body. Fields controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Fields dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fields closes the distance and clinches. Fields unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moukari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Moukari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fields avoids it. Fields blocks the elbow strike.
Moukari avoids the elbow strike from Fields, against the cage.
Moukari lands an elbow just above Fields 's eye. Moukari misses with an elbow over the top. With the fighters up against the cage, Fields throws an elbow but misses. Fields tries to land knees in the clinch but Moukari avoids the damage to the body. Moukari trying to control the position but instead, Fields has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moukari into the cage. Layne Fields seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fields is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moukari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fields is trying to drag Moukari to the mat but Moukari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Moukari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moukari trying to stall but Fields improves his position.
Fields with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Fields tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moukari avoids it. Fields misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moukari.
Fields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fields paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Moukari swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Fields does no damage. Moukari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fields defends it nicely. Moukari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fields is stalling here.
Fields scores with a nice hook to the head. Moukari throws an elbow that misses.
Moukari avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fields. Fields manages to break the clinch.
Fields tries to clinch there but Moukari circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moukari doesn't manage to clinch there - Fields circles away.
Moukari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moukari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fields paws at him with a jab and circles away. Matti Moukari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Moukari moves in looking to clinch but Fields pushes him off. Moukari scores with a one two! Fields had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Layne Fields's cut even more. Fields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fields swats away the attempt to clinch by Moukari. The fight stays on the outside here - Moukari looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Layne Fields seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fields feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moukari's calf. Nice shot lands for Moukari. Moukari tries to clinch but Fields is having none of it. Moukari fails in his attempt to clinch. Fields keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fields missing with a left hand there. Moukari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Moukari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Moukari misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fields feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moukaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moukari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fields stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Moukari throws a looping overhand right but Fields ducks down to avoid it. Moukari swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields. Fields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moukari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moukari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moukari throws a right hand that Fields ducks under and follows up with a left that Fields also avoids with ease. Fields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moukari circles away. Moukari tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range. Moukari tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Layne Fields will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moukari takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Moukari scores with a three punch combo!
Moukari throws a head kick that misses. Fields moves into the clinch successfully.
Fields using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fields stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moukari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Moukari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fields. Fields unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moukari misses with an elbow over the top. Moukari working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! Moukari stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moukari gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by Fields. Fields is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Moukari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fields is defending well for now. Fields looks to throw an elbow but misses. Moukari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moukari breaks the clinch.
Moukari is looking to clinch. Moukari tries to clinch there but Fields circles away.
Fields scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moukari swivels and escapes. Moukari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fields, pushing him back against the cage. Moukari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fields wants to clinch. Moukari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Moukari pushes him off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moukari tries to close the distance and clinch but Fields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moukari is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Moukari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moukari's corner calls for a 1-2. Moukari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fields slips a jab and a cross from Moukari.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fields has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moukari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moukari stops a takedown attempt from Fields.
Matti Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layne Fields. Moukari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Moukari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fields has Moukari up against the cage in a clinch.
Fields throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moukaris head. Matti Moukari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moukari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Moukari tries to stall but Fields uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Layne Fields is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moukari is looking to clinch. Fields blocks a head kick by Moukari.
Moukari tries to clinch there but Fields circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fields tries to clinch up but Moukari circles away and keeps his distance. A punch combination from Moukari misses. Moukari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fields throws a sloppy head kick and Moukari moves out of range easily. Moukari throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fields drives through and clinches with Moukari against the cage.
Moukari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Moukari blocks an elbow strike from Fields.
Moukari lands an uppercut. Fields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Moukari struggles to land a body shot inside as Fields controls his hands.
Moukari tries to break the clinch but Fields is controlling the position. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moukari. Moukari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Matti Moukari. Well Fields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layne Fields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Shipping up to Boston. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hernandez's choice of entrance music: Whos In The House. Kane Lynch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Hernandez's chin.
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213 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Lynch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Hernandez! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Gabriel Hernandez has been cut. Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side. Lynch looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Lynch lands a big right hand that sends Hernandez crashing to the mat! Lynch stays standing though and waves Hernandez back to his feet!
Hernandez is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lynch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lynch connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back. Hernandez looks gassed! Lynch feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hernandez crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kane Lynch! Kane Lynch very nearly forgot to thank RMC - Rio Mma Clothing 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ferrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munch has chosen Gabriel Gonzaga - Joke You Are a Bad as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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275 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, Adam Ferrante! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Munch! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Munch's corner calls for a 1-2. Munch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Munch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ferrante tries a head kick but it misses.
Munch throws the left hand but Ferrante avoids the punch easily. Ferrante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munch sprawls well. Munch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrante gets slowly back to his feet. Munch scores with a decent looking hook. Munch blocks a head kick by Ferrante.
Ferrante misses with a double jab
and Munch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Adam Ferrante has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Munch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Munch tests Ferrante's chin there with a solid looking shot. Munch staying out of range there. Munch lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ferrante falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rod Munch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soap Mc Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by 3 little pigs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Jenkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soap Mc Travis! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mc Travis throws a leg kick and Jenkins counters with a head kick that drops Mc Travis to the mat! Mc Travis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! This has been an exciting period of action! Mc Travis misses with a leg kick and Jenkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mc Travis is trying to break free. Jenkins landing knees to the body.
Jenkins working Mc Travis over with knees to the body. Mc Travis looks gassed! Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Soap Mc Travis has been cut. Jenkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jenkins landing knees to the head.
Mc Travis is rocked! Jenkins lands a big knee! That's hurt Mc Travis! Oh, he's all over the place! Jenkins lands another knee that sends Mc Travis to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bambooo Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auu Rite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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202 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bambooo Man! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Auu Rite! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Rite lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rite. That's going to slow Man down. Auu Rite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Man tries for a takedown but Rite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Rite as he connects with a hook. A head kick from Rite lands but Man takes it in his stride. Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rite finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both fighters circling a little - Rite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rite - that will leave a mark!
Rite has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man is working for takedown but Rite is calmly controlling the position for now. Man looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambooo Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rite lands an elbow just above Man 's eye. Come on Rite - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rite gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man looking for a takedown. Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rite pulls him back up using the underhooks. Rite stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Rite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rite scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Rite looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Auu Rite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rite drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Rite gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Man letting Rite take a breather here. Rite continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man has Rite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Rite breaks from the clinch.
Rite tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Man misses with a straight right. The crowd cheers as Rite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though. Nice shot by Rite. Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Rite. Rite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rite closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rite cracks Man with a nice body shot. Man is looking to take this one to the mat. Rite breaks the clinch.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rite fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rite throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it. Rite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auu Rite dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rite lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rite scores with a nice strike. No luck with that takedown attempt from Man. Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rite scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rite works the jab nicely. Rite connects with a high kick. Bambooo Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Rite looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rite lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rite fails in his attempt to clinch. Good standup being displayed there by Rite as he connects with a hook. Rite throws a one two combo.
Rite scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rite has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man. Rite cracks Man with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man walks into a left hand. Rite pushes Man away with a front kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Rite. Rite scoring well with a low kick there.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rite smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rite scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks. Rite lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head. The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rite thumps Man with a low kick. Rite with a nice cross. Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Rite clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rite scores with a punch to the head. Rite feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down. Rite has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Rite stops a takedown attempt from Man.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambooo Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Rite manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rite is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rite prevents the takedown attempt.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rite stops a takedown attempt from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auu Rite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rite has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rite stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Rite's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Rite receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Auu Rite. Rite connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back. Rite moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off. A cross from Rite lands. Rite has managed to clinch.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Rite manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Rite pressing his opponent against the cage. Man works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bambooo Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Man won't allow Rite to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Man works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rite trying to control but Man postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Man passes to full mount! Man tries to control but Rite wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Man thowing shots but they're missing. Rite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Man controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Man throwing strikes here but Rite is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Man avoids the attempt from Rite to control. Man controlling from mount. Man working Rite over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Man is in the full mount, landing strikes. Rite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Man working Rite over with strikes here.
It looks like Auu Rite has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Man punishing his opponent with strikes. Man lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rite hang on?
That has opened up Auu Rite's cut even more. Man lands a big elbow.
Auu Rite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Auu Rite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bambooo Man!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han Denderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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163 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hattori Hanzo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Han Denderson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hanzo back to the cage. Denderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hanzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Denderson did well to prevent Hanzo getting side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Hanzo is looking for a kimura here.
Denderson is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard. Denderson is trying to stand.
Hanzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hanzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanzo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hanzo trying to control the action but Denderson is working from the bottom. Denderson is looking to improve his position.
Hanzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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. Denderson pushes Hanzo off looking to stand but Hanzo dives back in and keeps control.
Denderson looking for submissions off his back. Hanzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hanzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denderson's head. Hanzo throwing shots but Denderson is blocking nicely. Hanzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hanzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Denderson is trying to get back to full guard. Hanzo is keen to just control but Denderson is a slippery customer. Hanzo thows a huge punch but Denderson dodges it nicely.
Hanzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Denderson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hanzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denderson's head. Hanzo wants to take a breather but Denderson is having none of it. Hanzo stops Denderson from getting back to his feet.
Hanzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Denderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Denderson wants to get back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Hanzo lands with a punch from half guard. Hanzo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Denderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hattori Hanzo! A victorious Hattori Hanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
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183 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herb Dean! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Armoff takes one to the side of the head.
Armoff doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dean counters with a head kick. That will keep Armoff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Armoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dean as he avoids it easily. Armoff shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imma Armoff. Dean clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Dean. Armoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armoff backwards. Dean scores with a hook to the body. A shot in the inside from Dean. Dean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armoff backwards. Dean gets underhooks to prevent Armoff's takedown attempt.
Dean lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters circle momentarily. Dean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Armoff tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily and Dean counters with a straight right hand. Dean forces Armoff back against the cage and clinches. Armoff tries for a takedown but Dean manages to get underhooks.
Dean manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Armoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dean wants to clinch. Dean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dean tests Armoff's chin there with a solid looking shot. Armoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dean cracks Armoff with a hook to the temple - Armoff is on wobbly legs here! Dean swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Armoff falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dean wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Herb Dean! Herb Dean retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland The Brave [Instrumental]. Jackson has chosen Battle Royal as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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266 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Kerr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Jackson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kerr moved out of range. Jab by Jackson.
It looks like Tom Kerr has been cut. Jackson keeps the fight on the outside. Jackson misses the jab. Kerr missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kerr throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. Kerr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackson misses with a hook. Kerr ducked under it nicely. Jackson takes one on the button. 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! Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kerr lands a jab to the nose. Kerr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerr. Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Kerr. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet. Kerr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards. Jackson slips under a jab. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kerr with a jab. Tom Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kerr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kerr throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. Kerr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kerr wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerr.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerr lands a jab. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerr. Kerr has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Jackson. Kerr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson takes a shot to the head. Kerr lands a shoulder strike. Jackson taking a breather. Kerr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerr. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kerr uses good head movement to avoid it. Peter Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Kerr seems unphased.
A big left from Jackson misses. Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerr is defended easily by Jackson. Kerr fails in his attempt to clinch. Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jackson cracks Kerr with a big right hand and Kerr goes down!
Tom Kerr's cut is getting worse. 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! Kerr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kerr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss. Kerr throws a big right hand that misses. Kerr controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kerr won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kerr looking to pass the guard. Kerr wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Kerr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tom Kerr's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kerr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackson thuds his right hand into Kerr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jackson misses with a left hand and Kerr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kerr instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Kerr digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kerr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kerr prevents a body shot from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. Kerr digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. Jackson working aggressively here.
Kerr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kerr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Kerr manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kerr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerr trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. Jackson pushes Kerr off looking to stand but Kerr dives back in and keeps control.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Kerr there. Kerr wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kerr moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Kerr. Kerr staying calm. Kerr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kerr cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kerr. Kerr misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerr working the head with strikes. Kerr scores with a couple of short elbows. This has been an exciting period of action! Kerr misses with the ground and pound. Kerr cracks Jackson with a big elbow. Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jackson is rocked! Kerr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Kerr finish him? Kerr lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Kerr looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kerr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Kerr!
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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