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Monday Night Armageddon 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Viunaa. Chris Hansen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Kossu's chin.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Hansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kossu has closed the distance and engaged Hansen in a clinch.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chris Hansen has been cut.
Hansen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Hansen fails to land.
Kossu lands an elbow inside.
Kossu lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hansen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kossu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hansen tries to stall but Kossu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kossu landing knees to the body.
Kossu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kossu scores with a knee to the head.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen looks gassed!
Kossu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hansen's face.
Kossu lands an elbow inside.
Kossu drags the fight down to the ground.
Kossu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kossu pushes Hansen off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu moves into the clinch.
Kossu blocks an elbow strike.
Kossu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Kossu wants to clinch.
Kossu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hansen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kossu which made him look bad.
Kossu gets a clinch.
Hansen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kossu walks away with a smile on his face. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank Kossu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hansen.
Kossu shoots and misses
and Hansen counters with a two punch combo.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kossu.
Kossu tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Kossu looks to clinch
and Hansen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kossu closes the distance and clinches.
Kossu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hansen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.
Kossu lands a nice elbow.
Kossu prevents the takedown attempt.
Kossu lands a nice elbow.
Kossu lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansen's defenses.
Kossu pulls Hansen into guard.
Kossu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kossu tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Kossu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kossu tries for a takedown but Hansen manages to get underhooks.
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansen's defenses.
Kossu stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
Kossu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Kossu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kossu with a knee to the head.
Hansen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hansen tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu gets control of Hansen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kossu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kossu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kossu tries to get out of the position.
Hansen wants to get up but he can't break Kossu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hansen is controlling him.
Kossu has his feet on Hansen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu tries to clinch up
and Hansen counters with a body kick that stops Kossu in his tracks momentarily.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
Kossu closes the distance and pushes Hansen back into the cage.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kossu lands an uppercut.
Kossu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hansen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.
Kossu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kossu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Kossu rushes Hansen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.
Kossu slows down the pace here.
Kossu lands a nice elbow.
Kossu lands an elbow just above Hansen 's eye.
Kossu lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Kossu.
Kossu lands a knee to the head.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Kossu lands a nice elbow.
Hansen fails to pull guard.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Kossu manages to get underhooks.
Hansen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kossu stalling the fight.
Kossu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hansen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Kossu tries for a takedown but Hansen manages to get underhooks.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu has Hansen pushed against the cage.
Kossu lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hansen's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen takes an elbow to the temple.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kossu jumps into guard, dragging Hansen to the mat.
Kossu wants to stand up but Hansen is controlling him.
Kossu kicks Hansen off and gets to his feet.
Kossu has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu goes for a takedown attempt but Hansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kossu moves in looking to clinch but Hansen pushes him off.
Kossu wants to clinch.
Kossu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kossu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kossu lands an elbow just above Hansen 's eye.
Kossu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kossu lands an elbow inside.
Kossu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kossu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kossu stalling in the clinch.
Kossu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hansen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Hansen on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu successfully pulls guard.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen postures up in Kossu's guard and throws a big left but Kossu blocks it.
Hansen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kossu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hansen, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kossu is one step ahead there.
Kossu gets to his feet - Hansen follows without any prompting.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Kossu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kossu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kossu tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kossu tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Kossu tries to clinch up but Hansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kossu is looking to clinch.
Kossu tries to clinch up.
Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Kossu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kossu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kossu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kossu drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
Kossu lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
Hansen misses with some punches.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kossu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kossu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank Kossu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kossu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kossu is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Kossu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kossu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kossu tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kossu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Kossu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kossu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kossu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kossu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
Hansen misses with a kick to the body.
Kossu closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
Kossu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hansen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kossu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kossu with a knee to the head.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.
Kossu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kossu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kossu pulls Hansen into guard.
Kossu manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kossu closes the distance but Hansen moves to the side
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kossu tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Hansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kossu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hansen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kossu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kossu controlling from the full mount.
Kossu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hansen on the ground.
Kossu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kossu with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kossu lands a nice shot to the head.
Kossu tries to control but Hansen wriggling away.
Kossu cracks Hansen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Frank Kossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kossu content just to control the position here.
Chris Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to buck Kossu off but he can't manage it.
Hansen is looking to improve his position but Kossu isn't that keen on the idea.
Kossu looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Kossu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kossu 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... Frank Kossu!
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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 Conor McCreey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McCreey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex ORourke's chin.
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205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McCreey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alex ORourke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORourke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCreey.
ORourke fails with a takedown attempt.
McCreey scores with a hook.
McCreey throws a head kick that misses.
ORourke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Conor McCreey has been cut.
ORourke keeps the fight on the outside.
McCreey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ORourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
ORourke breaks the clinch.
McCreey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ORourke moves into the clinch.
ORourke has McCreey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCreey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORourke jumps guard and drags McCreey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCreey trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
ORourke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCreey is looking to stand up but ORourke won't let him.
McCreey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
ORourke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCreey throws and elbow that misses. ORourke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCreey's guard. Nice move by ORourke!
McCreey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McCreey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ORourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
ORourke tries to free his leg and advance position but McCreey is retaining full guard.
ORourke trying to control but McCreey is working from the bottom.
McCreey looking to control.
ORourke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ORourke looks gassed!
McCreey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCreey 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCreey wants to clinch
and ORourke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ORourke just leaning against McCreey, taking a breather.
McCreey working hard to break the clinch.
ORourke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ORourke displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCreey up against the cage.
ORourke breaks from the clinch.
ORourke circles away from the clinch attempt
and ORourke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McCreey's guard now.
ORourke stands and throws McCreey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCreey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCreey wants to control but ORourke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
ORourke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCreey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCreey has one foot on ORourke's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McCreey wants to clinch but ORourke slips to the side
and ORourke moves into the clinch.
ORourke tries to score a body lock takedown but McCreey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conor McCreey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex ORourke.
ORourke pulls guard successfully.
ORourke keeping full guard, as McCreey tries to pass.
McCreey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCreey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCreey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex ORourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor McCreey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ORourke misses with a hook.
A punch combination from ORourke misses.
ORourke misses with the combination.
ORourke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
ORourke shoots in for a takedown but McCreey shows good takedown defense.
McCreey throws a head kick that misses
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
McCreey misses with a body punch.
ORourke controlling the action here for a moment.
McCreey fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ORourke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCreey tries to pull guard but ORourke won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreey jumps guard but ORourke stands there with McCreey around his waist. McCreey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCreey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCreey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCreey prevents a body shot from ORourke.
McCreey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCreey fails to pull guard.
McCreey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ORourke smiles and moves away.
McCreey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ORourke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCreey misses with a head kick.
ORourke throws a head kick but McCreey moves out of range.
ORourke clinches up with McCreey and pushes him back against the cage.
ORourke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two 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.
ORourke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
ORourke tries for a takedown but McCreey manages to get underhooks.
McCreey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCreey goes for a takedown attempt but ORourke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCreey connects with a nice looking jab.
ORourke misses with a double jab.
McCreey clinches but ORourke breaks the clinch
and ORourke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCreey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McCreey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ORourke fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCreey circles away.
McCreey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCreey wants it to stay on the feet.
ORourke tries for a takedown but McCreey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCreey throws a sloppy head kick
letting ORourke counter with a right hand.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ORourke.
ORourke breaks from the clinch.
Conor McCreey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ORourke circles away from the clinch attempt
and ORourke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
ORourke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCreey throws a sloppy head kick
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
McCreey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ORourke.
McCreey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ORourke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCreey tries to pull guard but ORourke won't allow it.
McCreey throws a knee to the head but misses.
ORourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCreey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ORourke.
McCreey throws a sloppy head kick
and ORourke counters with a head kick.
McCreey tries to clinch
and ORourke counters with a head kick. That will keep McCreey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Conor McCreey's cut is getting worse.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters with a low kick, right behind McCreey 's knee.
McCreey throws a lazy head kick
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ORourke.
ORourke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCreey uses from the top position.
McCreey won't allow ORourke to get back to his feet.
ORourke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex ORourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McCreey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCreey throws an elbow but it misses.
ORourke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ORourke tries for a takedown but McCreey manages to get underhooks.
ORourke tries to pull guard but McCreey holds him up against the cage and eventually ORourke drops back down to his feet.
McCreey wants to break free but ORourke has control.
ORourke is working McCreey over against the cage.
ORourke tries to score a body lock takedown but McCreey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conor McCreey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex ORourke.
ORourke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCreey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ORourke smiles and moves away.
McCreey throws a head kick that misses
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
ORourke jumps guard but McCreey stands there with ORourke around his waist. ORourke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ORourke blocking some punches.
McCreey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORourke slows down the pace here.
ORourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by McCreey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCreey.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCreey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch.
ORourke jumps into guard, dragging McCreey to the mat.
McCreey trying to control but ORourke is working from the bottom.
ORourke wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ORourke can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two 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.
ORourke is looking for a triangle but McCreey pushes his legs off easily.
ORourke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORourke keeping full guard, as McCreey tries to pass.
ORourke keeping moving, preventing McCreey from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCreey wants to clinch
and ORourke counters with a three punch combo that has McCreey backing up. McCreey nods at ORourke to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCreey throws a sloppy head kick
and ORourke moves into the clinch.
McCreey swings wildly with an uppercut but ORourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
ORourke jumps guard.
McCreey thows a big elbow that misses.
ORourke is trying to control the position but McCreey postures up.
ORourke striking off his back but it's not causing McCreey any problems.
ORourke wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
ORourke keeping moving, preventing McCreey from controlling successfully.
ORourke wants to stand up but McCreey is controlling him.
Conor McCreey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ORourke.
McCreey gets underhooks to prevent ORourke's takedown attempt.
ORourke lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCreey backwards.
ORourke manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ORourke has closed the distance and engaged McCreey in a clinch.
ORourke manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by McCreey misses
and ORourke counters by clinching up.
Alex ORourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCreey missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex ORourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ORourke 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 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... Alex ORourke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jakob Hanson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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244 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakob Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray McCool!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCool is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but McCool defends the submission attempt.
McCool punching from the bottom.
McCool moves into full guard.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCool's guard.
Hanson won't allow McCool to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanson is working McCool over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCool looking for a sweep. Not yet McCool, not yet.
Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hanson postures up and lands a big shot to McCool's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from McCool.
McCool is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCool trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hanson preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hanson. No joy for McCool on that attempt.
McCool looks gassed!
McCool scores a takedown into full mount!
Hanson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hanson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McCool working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCool is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hanson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hanson taking some punishment here, with McCool in his half guard.
McCool passes to full mount!
Hanson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCool throws a strike but Hanson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McCool trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCool.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but McCool is proving a slippery customer.
McCool wants to pass the guard but Hanson is keeping the position.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCool distracts Hanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McCool doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanson has managed to lock this one up! Can McCool escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakob Hanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Kilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Kilke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyle Kilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Kilke sprawls well.
Kilke lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Kilke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Devon Jackson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilke dances in with a quick combination. Jackson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kilke snaps Jackson's head back. Jackson stumbles backwards against the cage. Kilke steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jackson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jackson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyle Kilke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Declan McCready will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but McCready sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by McCready.
It looks like Ford Ryan has been cut.
McCready wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
McCready scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCready, right into the meat.
McCready misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Ryan misses.
McCready throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCready misses the shot to the body.
Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCready wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCready blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCready's head.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan not doing much here.
McCready keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCready throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and McCready moves out of range easily.
McCready misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
McCready scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
McCready lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCready misses with a leg kick.
Ryan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCready avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCready throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCready thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from McCready does it's job there.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCready is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, McCready circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ford Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCready fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ford Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCready connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by McCready - just one landing.
Good leg kick by McCready there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
McCready looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by McCready there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCready.
McCready connects with a looping right hand.
McCready is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McCready throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan walks into a jab.
McCready throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCready misses with a wild combination.
McCready throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCready lands a two punch combo.
McCready changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCready lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCready sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
McCready lands a head shot.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCready tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCready misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCready.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ford Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCready counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCready as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCready.
McCready dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCready moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryan is rocked!
McCready fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
McCready cracks Ryan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ryan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCready pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ryan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan McCready!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McCreey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy McCreey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCreey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCreey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper wants to clinch but McCreey slips to the side
and McCreey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCreey counters with a nice right hand that sends Cooper toppling to the canvas! Cooper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCreey finish him?!
Cooper is rocked!
McCreey flashes Cooper a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Cooper's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Cooper crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McCreey punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy McCreey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dempsey McDreamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedhelm comes into the arena with "Du Hast" by Rammstein blaring out of the sound system. Dempsey McDreamy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dempsey McDreamy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDreamy misses with the combination.
Dempsey McDreamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friedhelm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDreamy on the side of the head.
McDreamy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Friedhelm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDreamy connects with a looping right hand.
Friedhelm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedhelm moves out of range of the body kick.
McDreamy fails to land with a series of punches.
Friedhelm jabs at McDreamy's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDreamy misses with a few strikes there.
McDreamy looks to throw the jab but Friedhelm is out of range.
Friedhelm lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedhelm cracks McDreamy with a good jab.
McDreamy looks gassed!
Friedhelm slips a straight right by McDreamy.
McDreamy loads up on a big right hand but Friedhelm slips the punch.
Friedhelm lands a big uppercut and McDreamy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDreamy looks OK. Friedhelm waves McDreamy back to his feet!
McDreamy is rocked!
Friedhelm flashes McDreamy a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McDreamy's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McDreamy crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Friedhelm punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blitzkrieg Friedhelm!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Agron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Agron has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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167 lbs
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171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Agron!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Agron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Agron takes a step back to recover.
Agron looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnny Agron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agron's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Agron, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Agron against the cage but Agron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Agron down.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Agron.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Agron down.
Daniels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Agron, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Agron against the cage but Agron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agron swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels counters with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
Johnny Agron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels cracks the inside of Agron's front leg.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Daniels lands a high kick!
Daniels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Agron looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Agron.
Agron scores with a jab.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
Daniels wants to finish this one by submission but Agron is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Daniels.
Daniels is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Agron to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Agron shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agron tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels has control of Agron's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Agron regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agron wants to hold on but Daniels pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels slips a straight right by Agron.
Agron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Agron lands a with a good body shot.
Agron clinches.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daniels.
Agron ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Agron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels passes Agron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Agron has one foot on Daniels's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Agron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Agron does no damage.
Agron tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Agron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Daniels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Agron is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Agron is defending well.
Daniels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Agron defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Agron on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agron can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels.
Daniels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Agron will feel that in the morning.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Agron's sensitive parts.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Agron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agron swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Agron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
Agron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Agron's head.
Daniels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Agron digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Agron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
Daniels feints and then cracks Agron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agron down.
Daniels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daniels.
Daniels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Agron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries a low kick but Agron avoids it.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Agron moves out of range easily.
Agron has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels jumps guard but Agron stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Agron jumps guard and drags Daniels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels stands up from Agron's guard - Daniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Agron fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agron scores with a nice strike.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Agron.
A telegraphed right hand from Agron misses the target.
Agron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agron fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Agron throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Agron misses.
Agron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Agron.
Agron checks a leg kick nicely.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Agron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Agron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Agron misses with a body shot.
Agron misses with a double jab
and Daniels counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Agron gets a clinch.
Agron leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Agron.
Daniels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agron smiles and moves away.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels thows a body kick. Agron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Agron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agron's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daniels. Agron shrugs it off though.
Agron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Agron misses with a wild combination.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Agron is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Daniels.
Agron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Agron tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels feints and then cracks Agron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agron down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daniels.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Daniels lands a high kick!
Jerome Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Agron keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels clearly takes that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Agron there.
Daniels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daniels lands with a nice body kick.
Agron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agron was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels feints and then cracks Agron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agron down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Agron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agron's calf.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Agron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Daniels thumps Agron with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses Agron's front leg but catches the back leg as Agron tries to avoid it.
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Agron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jerome Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Agron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniels.
Agron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels feints and then cracks Agron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agron down.
Agron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Agron takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Agron steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Daniels. That one must have hurt.
Agron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daniels!
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Agron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with a good low kick that Agron was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Agron stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels lands a head kick. Agron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daniels thumps Agron with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agron's calf.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daniels.
Daniels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Agron is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Agron manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Agron keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels had his way with Johnny Agron in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels looks to land a combination but Agron avoids it well.
Agron scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Agron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Agron's guard.
Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daniels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daniels stops Agron from getting back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Agron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Agron's sensitive parts.
Daniels pushes Agron away with a front kick.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
Agron has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Agron is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agron.
A right handed body shot lands from Agron.
Daniels looking for a takedown.
Agron tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Agron drops back down to his feet.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Agron holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Agron holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
Agron successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Agron can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Agron.
Agron wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels trying to control but Agron is working from the bottom.
Daniels drops back looking for a leg! Agron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agron manages to kick Daniels off! Daniels jumps back into Agron's guard.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agron pulls Daniels in close to prevent any damage.
Agron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Agron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Agron blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniels thuds his shin into the meat of Agron's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agron. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Agron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Agron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Agron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Agron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Agron blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Agron misses.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Agron's calf.
Daniels shoots in and bounces Agron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jerome Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Daniels!
Jerome Daniels retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Handcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa comes into the arena with Sandstorm - Darude blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Kaz Hayabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Handcock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handcock misses with a two punch combination.
Handcock misses with a two punch combination.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Handcock sprawls well. Handcock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayabusa gets slowly back to his feet.
Handcock tries to clinch but Hayabusa moves out of range.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Handcock as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Hayabusa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Handcock on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Handcock.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Handcock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hayabusa has Handcock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handcock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hayabusa is breathing heavily.
Handcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayabusa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hayabusa tries to score a body lock takedown but Handcock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hayabusa looking for a takedown.
Handcock stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Handcock as the two fighters clinch.
Handcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Handcock lands a right hand.
It looks like Kaz Hayabusa has been cut.
Handcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handcock gets a clinch.
Handcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayabusa.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock lands a nice shot that snaps Hayabusa's head back.
Handcock throws out a powerful jab.
Handcock closes the distance and clinches.
Handcock breaks from the clinch.
Handcock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayabusa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayabusa tries to move into range but Handcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handcock scores with a one two! Hayabusa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Handcock lands a left and a right that send Hayabusa crashing to the mat, dazed. Handcock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hayabusa is rocked!
Handcock has managed to clinch.
Oh Hayabusa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Handcock.
Hayabusa seems to have got his legs back now.
Handcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayabusa.
A short uppercut from Handcock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Handcock.
Handcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Handcock moves out of range as Hayabusa throws a body kick.
Hayabusa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaz Hayabusa's cut is getting worse.
Handcock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Handcock takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayabusa goes for a takedown attempt but Handcock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Handcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Handcock moves into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hayabusa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Handcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayabusa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayabusa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Handcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock breaks from the clinch.
Handcock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayabusa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayabusa drops back down to his feet.
Handcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Handcock lands a left hand.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock instigates a clinch.
Handcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Handcock lands a left hand.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Handcock lands a nice uppercut.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hayabusa takes a shot to the head.
Hayabusa fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Handcock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Handcock lands with a left to the head.
Handcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handcock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Handcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayabusa.
A short right from Handcock.
Handcock lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Handcock.
Handcock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayabusa jumps guard but Handcock stands there with Hayabusa around his waist. Hayabusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Handcock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayabusa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handcock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Handcock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Handcock as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handcock wants to clinch up but Hayabusa keeps it at a distance.
Handcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Handcock to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Handcock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Hayabusa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hayabusa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Handcock.
Handcock clinches with his opponent.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayabusa drops back down to his feet.
Hayabusa tries to score a body lock takedown but Handcock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handcock digs a right hand into Hayabusa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hayabusa's gas tank.
Handcock is working Hayabusa over against the cage.
Handcock works on Hayabusa's body with a couple of short punches.
Handcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jason Handcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handcock lands a shot to the body.
Handcock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handcock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Handcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayabusa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Handcock does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayabusa is defended easily by Handcock.
Handcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to de liver by Handcock. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock works over Hayabusa's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaz Hayabusa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Handcock tries to clinch up.
Handcock closes the distance and clinches.
Handcock lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handcock.
The referee calls for Handcock to work.
Handcock lands a hook that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
Hayabusa jumps guard but Handcock stands there with Hayabusa around his waist. Hayabusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Handcock slows down the pace here.
Handcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handcock moves in looking to clinch but Hayabusa pushes him off.
Handcock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handcock but Handcock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Handcock lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handcock rushes Hayabusa and presses him up against the cage.
Handcock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
Handcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hayabusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Handcock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Handcock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Handcock lands a shot to the body.
Hayabusa jumps guard but Handcock stands there with Hayabusa around his waist. Hayabusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Handcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hayabusa up against the cage.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Handcock lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handcock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Handcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handcock lands a jab to Hayabusa's midsection.
Handcock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock scores with a body shot.
Jason Handcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Handcock clinches with his opponent.
Handcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handcock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayabusa.
Handcock tests Hayabusa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handcock scores with a hook to the body. Hayabusa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Handcock coming out on top.
Handcock darts in and clinches Hayabusa up against the cage.
Handcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hayabusa up against the cage.
Hayabusa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handcock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Handcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to keep at a distance but Handcock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hayabusa is working for takedown but Handcock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Handcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Handcock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Handcock does it's job there.
Hayabusa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handcock moves into range and clinches up with Hayabusa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Handcock.
Handcock lands an uppercut.
Handcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Handcock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeez, Kaz Hayabusa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock closes the distance and clinches.
Hayabusa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Handcock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handcock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handcock lands with a left to the head.
Handcock manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Handcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaz Hayabusa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handcock closes the distance and clinches.
Handcock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Handcock lands a body punch.
Handcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayabusa gets control of Handcock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hayabusa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hayabusa is stalling here. Handcock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hayabusa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Handcock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hayabusa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Handcock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayabusa is trying to improve his position.
Handcock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hayabusa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Handcock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hayabusa tries to buck Handcock off but Handcock is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayabusa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jason Handcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt - Handcock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Handcock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayabusa circles away.
Hayabusa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Handcock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayabusa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handcock lands a slapping body shot.
Handcock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handcock cracks Hayabusa with a nice body shot.
Handcock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
Handcock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock clinches with his opponent.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handcock is looking to clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch up but Hayabusa circles away and keeps his distance.
Handcock tries to clinch up.
Handcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Handcock does no damage.
Handcock drives through and clinches with Hayabusa against the cage.
Handcock lands a left hand.
Hayabusa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa can't get the takedown.
Handcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayabusas head.
Handcock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
Handcock is working Hayabusa over against the cage.
Handcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Handcock lands a left hand.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayabusa swats away the attempt to clinch by Handcock.
Handcock lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handcock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hayabusa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Handcock was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayabusa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Handcock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Handcock keeps moving.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handcock is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Handcock really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Hayabusa'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.
Handcock gets a clinch.
Handcock manages to break the clinch.
Hayabusa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Handcock swivels and escapes.
Handcock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayabusa keeps the fight on the outside.
Handcock drives through and clinches with Hayabusa against the cage.
Handcock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hayabusa or not.
Handcock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Handcock.
A short right from Handcock on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Handcock.
Handcock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hayabusa or not.
A nice left hand lands by Handcock.
Handcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayabusas head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayabusa misses with a double jab
and Handcock counters with a nice body shot.
Handcock tries to clinch up but Hayabusa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayabusa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handcock tries to clinch there but Hayabusa circles away.
Handcock scores with the left hand. Hayabusa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaz Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handcock throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Handcock.
Hayabusa closes the distance and clinches up with Handcock, looking for a takedown. Hayabusa pushes Handcock against the cage but Handcock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hayabusa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hayabusa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handcock.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayabusa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handcock closes the distance and clinches.
Handcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaz Hayabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handcock scores with a one two! Hayabusa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayabusa shoots and misses
and Handcock counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is working for takedown but Handcock is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Handcock.
Handcock lands a nice uppercut.
Handcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayabusa drops back down to his feet.
Handcock lands an uppercut.
Handcock works on Hayabusa's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Handcock.
Hayabusa looking for a takedown.
Handcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayabusas head.
Handcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Handcock is looking to clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch there but Hayabusa circles away.
Hayabusa shoots and misses
and Handcock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handcock moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock stalling the fight.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Handcock.
Hayabusa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Handcock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Handcock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Handcock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown but Handcock shows good takedown defense.
Handcock throws a one two combo.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Handcock as he avoids it easily.
Handcock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayabusa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Handcock!
Hayabusa looking to control but Handcock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Handcock turns into him and now he's in Hayabusa's guard.
Hayabusa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Handcock has passed into half guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayabusa tries to roll over but Handcock keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Handcock dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Hayabusa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayabusa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handcock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayabusa avoids the body shot from Handcock.
Handcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayabusa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayabusa shoots for a takedown but Handcock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Handcock but Handcock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Handcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handcock connects with a body shot.
Handcock darts in and clinches Hayabusa up against the cage.
Handcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayabusa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Handcock defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz Hayabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Handcock moves in looking to clinch but Hayabusa pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Handcock misses.
Handcock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handcock is looking to clinch.
Handcock moves in looking to clinch but Hayabusa pushes him off.
Handcock punishes Hayabusa's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayabusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handcock circles away.
Handcock tries to clinch up.
Handcock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayabusa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayabusa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Handcock is fending him off so far but Hayabusa persists. Nope, Handcock circles away and we're back to standing.
Handcock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayabusa doesn't seem bothered though.
Handcock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayabusa's head.
Handcock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayabusa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handcock smiles and moves away.
Hayabusa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Handcock counters with a three punch combo that has Hayabusa backing up. Hayabusa nods at Handcock to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handcock drives through and clinches with Hayabusa against the cage.
Hayabusa jumps guard but Handcock stands there with Hayabusa around his waist. Hayabusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock won't allow it.
Handcock gets underhooks to prevent Hayabusa's takedown attempt.
Handcock lands with a light punch inside.
Handcock lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Handcock.
Hayabusa wants a takedown.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Handcock manages to get underhooks.
Handcock breaks from the clinch.
Handcock rushes Hayabusa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa tries to pull guard but Handcock won't allow it.
Hayabusa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Handcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayabusas head.
Handcock breaks from the clinch.
Handcock clinches.
Handcock stalling against the cage.
Hayabusa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Handcock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Handcock gets through Hayabusa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
Handcock breaks from the clinch.
Handcock clinches with his opponent.
Hayabusa jumps guard but Handcock stands there with Hayabusa around his waist. Hayabusa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayabusa can't get the takedown.
Hayabusa takes a shot to the head.
Handcock manages to break the clinch.
Handcock tries to clinch up.
Handcock pushes Hayabusa up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handcock.
Handcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayabusas head.
A left hand lands to the body for Handcock.
Handcock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Handcock.
Handcock lands a hook that snaps the head of Hayabusa backwards.
Hayabusa gets control of Handcock's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hayabusa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is looking to sweep but instead, Handcock has passed into half guard.
Hayabusa has a hand on Handcock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Handcock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Handcock controlling the position easily from mount.
Handcock avoids the attempt from Hayabusa to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Handcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handcock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 43:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 43:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Handcock! Jason Handcock retains his lightweight title!
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