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EFC 34 - Dawkns vs Diaby PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jami Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mallin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jami Noble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Mallin's chin.
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251 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jami Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Mallin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mallin wants to clinch.
Noble throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mike Mallin has been cut.
Noble misses with a few strikes there.
Noble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noble connects with the punch.
Noble lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mallin tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jami Noble!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Stribling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Youth Of The Nation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Stribling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Martinez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stribling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinez.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stribling.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stribling slips under a jab from Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stribling misses with a straight left.
Stribling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stribling moves away.
Martinez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stribling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stribling checks a low kick from Martinez.
Stribling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez throws a big shot that misses.
Stribling slips a straight right by Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Martinez throws a jab when Stribling was well out of range.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stribling tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez throws a jab when Stribling was well out of range.
Martinez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stribling is out of range and Martinez settles back down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martinez lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stribling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Stribling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stribling blocks a jab.
Martinez misses with a leg kick.
Martinez swings for the body but Stribling moves out of range.
Martinez catches Stribling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stribling has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stribling defending well as Martinez loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stribling throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stribling avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stribling tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stribling looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a sloppy body shot
and Stribling counters by clinching up.
Martinez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stribling is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Martinez to the mat. Martinez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stribling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martinez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stribling stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Stribling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stribling's guard.
Stribling controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stribling pushes Martinez off and gets back to his feet.
Stribling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stribling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stribling was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
A slow jab from Stribling misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stribling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stribling manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stribling moves away from the strike by Martinez.
Martinez punishes Stribling's body with a nice straight punch.
Oscar Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stribling counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Tim Stribling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a leg kick that misses.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinez misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stribling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martinez checks it well.
Martinez throws a head kick but Stribling moves out of range.
Stribling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Stribling looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big left from Stribling misses.
Martinez thuds a left hand into Stribling's body.
Oscar Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stribling blocks a jab.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeranimo Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Stewart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeranimo Milner's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeranimo Milner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Stewart!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Milner.
Milner wants to take a breather but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart has his hands clasped together around Milner's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milner controlling the pace.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Milner is controlling well.
Stewart won't allow Milner to pass to mount.
Milner not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart moves into full guard.
Milner tries to stand but Stewart is controlling from the bottom.
Stewart has his hands on Milner's head, controlling the position.
Stewart is working an open guard so Milner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Milner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Milner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stewart can't break the clinch.
Milner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stewart was covering up waiting for the punch and Milner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Milner gets to his feet. Stewart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Nathan Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Milner.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Milner moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Milner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Milner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milner misses with a double jab
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Milner moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Milner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Milner wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
Milner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Milner stands up out of the half guard.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
Milner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stewart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Milner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Milner lands in his opponent's guard.
Milner is breathing heavily.
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing Milner from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milner defends well.
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milner defends well.
Milner gets to his feet. Stewart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Milner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeranimo Milner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Milner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stewart counters with a one-two to the body.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Milner avoids them all with ease.
Milner with a jab.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milner misses with a few strikes there.
Milner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Milner misses.
Milner blocks a jab.
Stewart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Stewart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Milner counter with a right hand.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milner punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Milner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stewart is rocked!
Jeranimo Milner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milner throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Stewart colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Milner as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Stewart is left battered and dazed whilst Milner and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeranimo Milner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infamous comes into the arena with Jadakiss - Pain And Torture blaring out of the sound system. Thomas Hudson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Hudson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infamous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hudson's half guard.
Hudson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Infamous wants to take a breather but Hudson is having none of it.
Infamous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Infamous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Infamous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though.
Well, if Infamous is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hudson looking for submissions off his back.
Hudson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Infamous scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Infamous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
Infamous scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Infamous blocks the strikes from Hudson.
Infamous working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Infamous 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.
Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Infamous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Infamous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Infamous drops an elbow to the side of Hudson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infamous wants to advance to full mount but Hudson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Infamous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hudson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Infamous controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Infamous pushing down on Hudson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Infamous is controlling the pace.
Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Infamous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is trying to stand back up but Infamous is controlling him
Infamous takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Infamous is nestled in close to Hudson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Infamous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Infamous moves nicely into side control.
Hudson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hudson is letting Infamous control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudson tries to buck Infamous off but Infamous is having none of it.
Hudson is trying to control Infamous's posture but Infamous avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Infamous is looking to take a break and control but Hudson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Infamous is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hudson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hudson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hudson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Infamous dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hudson needs to keep his hands up - Infamous had a free shot at his head there.
Infamous drives through with a takedown into guard.
Infamous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Infamous tries to free his leg and advance position but Hudson is retaining full guard.
Infamous preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Infamous trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Infamous chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hudson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson working a defensive guard but Infamous passes into half guard.
Hudson is not content to let Infamous control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Infamous swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hudson.
Infamous clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Infamous.
Infamous trying to stall but Hudson improves his position.
Infamous pulls guard successfully.
Infamous looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hudson has picked Infamous up and slammed him! Infamous can't keep hold of the triangle and Hudson manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Infamous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Infamous is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Infamous's legs.
Hudson wants to control but Infamous is keeping him busy.
Infamous wants to control but Hudson postures up.
Infamous regains half guard.
Infamous makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Infamous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Infamous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Infamous manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Infamous controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Infamous advances position into side control!
Infamous is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Infamous is trying to get an arm triangle but Hudson is defending well.
Infamous tries for a kimura but Hudson is defending well.
Hudson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Infamous dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Infamous scores with the left hand. Hudson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hudson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick and Infamous moves out of range easily.
Infamous displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Infamous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Infamous bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hudson moves forwards but Infamous connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Infamous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Infamous.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Infamous lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Infamous. That snapped Hudson's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Infamous drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hudson is trying to get back to his feet.
Hudson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Infamous landing strikes.
Infamous cracks Hudson with a big right hand but Hudson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Infamous is looking to take a break and control but Hudson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Infamous scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is not content to let Infamous control the position.
Infamous creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Infamous stalls from top position.
Hudson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hudson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hudson pushes Infamous away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Infamous gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infamous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Infamous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hudson is looking for a sweep.
Infamous moves into full mount!
Infamous landing strikes, looking to finish!
Thiago Infamous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hudson wants to hold on but Infamous pushes him away.
Thiago Infamous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infamous controlling his opponent.
Infamous is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hudson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Infamous controlling the pace for now.
Hudson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hudson is desperately trying to improve his position but Infamous has a good base and remains in mount.
Hudson wants to control but Infamous is having none of it.
Hudson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Infamous kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Infamous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Infamous 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... Thiago Infamous!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adamska Richek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juno Ku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adamska Richek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juno Ku!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richek fails to land with a series of punches.
Richek dives in and grabs Ku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ku pushes down on Richek's head and hops out.
Richek avoids the body shot from Ku.
Ku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Richek throws out a loose jab but Ku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ku misses with an uppercut.
Richek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ku avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adamska Richek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ku lands a jab.
It looks like Adamska Richek 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!
Ku lands a body shot.
Richek throws a hook but Ku blocks it.
Ku catches Richek napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Richek to the canvas!
Richek is rocked!
Richek is breathing heavily.
Richek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oh Richek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku stands up and waves to Richek to follow him.
Richek seems to have got his legs back now.
Ku loads up on a big right hand but Richek slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Richek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ku did well to prevent Richek getting side control.
Ku is looking to escape.
Richek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ku defending well though.
Ku is trying to stand.
Richek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richek thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ku to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ku is keeping the position for now.
Richek 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.
Ku wants to get back to his feet but Richek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richek gets to his feet. Ku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Ku as Richek shoots in.
Richek slips a jab from Ku.
Ku cracks Richek with an uppercut from hell and Richek crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ku's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Richek wants to get back to his feet but Ku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richek tries to get out of the position.
Ku stands and steps away. Richek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juno Ku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adamska Richek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ku cracks Richek with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Richek tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ku pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Richek is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juno Ku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliza Marie II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Kalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalou comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beethoven - Symphony nº 9 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eliza Marie II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leopold Kalou!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marie II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalou closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kalou lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalou trying to control but Marie II is working from the bottom.
Marie II tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marie II keeping moving, preventing Kalou from controlling successfully.
Kalou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marie II pulls Kalou in to control the position.
Marie II working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marie II looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie II controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marie II misses with an uppercut. Kalou saw that one coming.
Marie II connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalou. Kalou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Leopold Kalou has been cut.
Marie II connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalou. Kalou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Marie II misses its intended target.
Kalou walks into a jab.
Kalou looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marie II is trying to maintain the position but Kalou is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalou wants to work for an arm triangle but Marie II is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marie II taking some punishment here, with Kalou in his half guard.
Marie II is trying to get back to full guard.
Marie II trying to control from the bottom.
Marie II is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kalou seems to be looking for submissions.
Marie II is looking to control Kalou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marie II avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalou passes to full mount!
Marie II tries to hold on but Kalou postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marie II is bucking up trying to escape but Kalou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kalou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marie II tries to hold on but Kalou postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalou wants to control the pace but Marie II is squirming around nicely.
Marie II is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalou has a good base and remains in mount.
Kalou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marie II is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marie II is trying desperately to improve position.
Marie II wants to control but Kalou is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marie II is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliza Marie II dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leopold Kalou'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.
Marie II waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalou.
The fighters circling - Marie II throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marie II digs a good hook to Kalou's 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!
Marie II lands with a right and another and another! Kalou is in big trouble! Marie II lands again and this time it's lights out for Kalou! A quality knockout there for Marie II.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eliza Marie II!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cory Trevor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Not Be Feelin Dis. Mia has chosen It's a Fight as his entrance music. Gavin Mia acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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133 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cory Trevor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Mia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevor misses with a low kick as Mia jumps back.
Trevor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin Mia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mia fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mia!
Trevor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trevor moves out of range as Mia strikes.
Trevor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trevor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trevor as he jumps to the side.
Trevor staying out of range there.
Trevor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trevor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trevor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trevor ducks under a wild hook from Mia.
Trevor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mia.
Trevor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trevor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trevor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trevor in his tracks.
Mia lands with a nice combination. Trevor backs away looking to recover.
Mia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trevor.
Mia cracks Trevor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trevor rushes Mia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trevor has Mia pressed against the cage, preventing Mia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trevor taking a breather.
Mia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trevor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mia tries to circle away but Trevor has him pinned against the cage.
Mia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trevor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Trevor.
Mia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trevor controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trevor is stalling here.
Trevor looking to throw knees to the head but Mia is blocking nicely.
Trevor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trevor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mia up against the cage.
Mia has had enough of the clinch but Trevor keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mia managing to block the knees to the body from Trevor.
Mia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trevor has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cory Trevor.
Mia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trevor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trevor rushes Mia and presses him up against the cage.
Trevor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trevor trying to land knees to the body.
Trevor lands a body shot.
Trevor missing with knees to the body.
Trevor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trevor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trevor working Mia over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mia avoids a wild elbow strike from Trevor.
Trevor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mia can't break the clinch.
Trevor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trevor stalling.
Mia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trevor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mia working hard to break the clinch.
Mia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trevor slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Trevor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trevor misses with a takedown
and Mia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trevor's guard.
Trevor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trevor wants to sweep but no luck.
Trevor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trevor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trevor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mia trying to control but Trevor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mia wants to pass the guard but Trevor is keeping the position.
Trevor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trevor is on top in guard.
Trevor stays in close to Mia's body and controls the position.
Trevor trying to control but Mia is working from the bottom.
Trevor throws and elbow that misses. Mia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trevor's guard. Nice move by Mia!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mia throwing strikes but missing.
Mia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trevor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mia trying to control but Trevor is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trevor tries for a takedown but Mia circles away easily
and Mia counters with a left and a right that stings Trevor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor forces Mia back against the cage and clinches.
Trevor scores a nice knee to the body.
Trevor keeps control of Mia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trevor is stalling here.
Mia working hard to break the clinch.
Mia being controlled against the cage.
Trevor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Gavin Mia has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Mia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Trevor.
Trevor pushes off an throws an elbow but Mia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mia managing to block the knees to the body from Trevor.
Mia is trying to force a seperation but Trevor has the dominant position.
Trevor working Mia over with knees to the body.
Trevor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trevor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mia has had enough of the clinch but Trevor keeps him there for the moment.
Trevor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gavin Mia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gavin Mia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mia misses with a two punch combination.
Trevor dodges the punch combination from Mia.
Mia misses with a double jab.
Trevor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mia.
Mia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trevor.
Trevor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trevor showed some decent athleticism there.
Trevor is trying to control the action in half guard but Mia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mia moves into full guard.
Trevor forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mia tries to roll over but Trevor keeps him under control.
Trevor trying to control from half guard but Mia is working away.
Trevor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trevor trying to control the action but Mia is working from the bottom.
Trevor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mia is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trevor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trevor trying to control but Mia is having none of it.
Mia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trevor fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Trevor controlling his opponent.
Trevor trying to control but Mia is having none of it.
Trevor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mia and Trevor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mia wants to control but Trevor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trevor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trevor trying to control the position but Mia is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mia wants to control but Trevor postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trevor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Trevor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trevor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Trevor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between lyoto bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Burns III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burns III's choice of entrance music: Off with his head- Big Pun. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, lyoto bain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Burns III!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns III has a takedown stuffed.
bain throws a sloppy head kick and Burns III moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
bain lands a nice shot that snaps Burns III's head back.
Burns III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bain lands a big head kick that sends Burns III tumbling to the mat! bain takes a step backwards and waves Burns III back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eugene Burns III has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bain lands a right hook to the body.
Burns III looks gassed!
bain fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Burns III to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Burns III looks to clinch but bain throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Burns III taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). lyoto bain!
lyoto bain retains his super heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cono Solo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Solo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solo's head.
Armstrong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Armstrong.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solo takes one to the chin there.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solo avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Solo blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono Solo.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Solo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Armstrong lands but Solo takes it in his stride.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armstrong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vick Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Armstrong. That one must have hurt.
Solo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Armstrong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Solo.
Armstrong throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong thuds his shin into the meat of Solo's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Solo with a series of wild strikes but Solo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong works Solo's body with a nice hook.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Solo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Solo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armstrong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Solo dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Solo.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Armstrong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solo momentarily.
Armstrong thumps Solo with a low kick.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong connects with a crisp jab.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solo.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Armstrong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Solo's head.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.
Solo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Armstrong slips a jab from Solo.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Solo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong stuns Solo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Solo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong which made him look bad.
Solo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Solo is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Armstrong there.
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Solo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
Solo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Armstrong!
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Solo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Armstrong has got the better of the exchanges.
Armstrong keeps Solo at a distance using the push kick.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vick Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Armstrong cracks the inside of Solo's front leg.
Armstrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Solo backs up against the cage.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
Armstrong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Solo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Solo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong throws a leg kick which misses Solo's front leg but catches the back leg as Solo tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Solo avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solo circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Solo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Armstrong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Solo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong 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.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Solo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solo's sensitive parts.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Solo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong lands a head kick. Solo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Solo's front leg.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Solo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Armstrong!
Solo throwing strikes here but Armstrong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Armstrong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Solo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Armstrong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solo thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solo postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Solo fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong cracks Solo with an open hand slap.
Solo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Solo avoids it well.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Solo avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Armstrong's guard now.
Armstrong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solo throws and elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solo's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Solo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solo is looking to control Armstrong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Solo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armstrong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Solo has Armstrong in his guard.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo passes Armstrong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Armstrong won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Armstrong reverses the position - he's now on top in Solo's guard.
Solo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono Solo dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong throws a left and a right that both miss
so Solo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Solo throws a strike but Armstrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
Solo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Solo!
Solo tries to reverse the position but Armstrong maintains control.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Solo because Armstrong loaded up on that one.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Armstrong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Solo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo blocking the ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armstrong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Armstrong lands a big elbow.
Armstrong misses with a head shot.
Cono Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vick Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cono Solo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Armstrong looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cono Solo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vick Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Diaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Dawkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toby Diaby's chin.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Dawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Diaby!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaby throws a lazy right hand but Dawkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawkins did well to prevent Diaby getting side control.
Diaby prevents Dawkins from improving his position.
Diaby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaby wants to stand up but Dawkins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Diaby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaby is keen to just control but Dawkins is a slippery customer.
Dawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control here.
Dawkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaby forces his way into half guard.
Diaby is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaby trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dawkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaby, into his guard.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Diaby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dawkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins trying to control but Diaby is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dawkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaby lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawkins off the cage and back into rage.
Diaby connects with a jab.
It looks like Martin Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins tries to clinch up but Diaby circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Diaby or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawkins which made him look bad.
Dawkins dips to his left and cracks Diaby with an uppercut!
Dawkins 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.
Toby Diaby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Dawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaby tries to get into range but Dawkins steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Diaby! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dawkins scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Dawkins!
Martin Dawkins is the new middleweight champion!
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