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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Power Rangers theme song by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Michaels has chosen Sexy boy by PRINCE as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shawn Michaels enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior is looking to clinch.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Michaels tries to bum rush Warrior with a series of wild strikes but Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warrior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior moves out of range of the strikes.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels slips under a jab from Warrior.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Michaels tried to score with a low kick but Warrior checks it.
Michaels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michaels throws a head kick but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warrior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Warrior is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warrior.
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warrior closes the distance and clinches.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michaels can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels managing to block the knees to the body from Warrior.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Warrior has double underhooks.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Michaels blocks it with crossed arms.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior wants to clinch but Michaels slips to the side
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warrior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels delivers a nice body kick.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Warrior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warrior moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warrior prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.
Warrior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Warrior obliges.
Warrior has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels wants to get back to striking at distance but Warrior won't allow it.
Warrior utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Michaels looks gassed!
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Michaels avoiding damage as Warrior throws knees to the body.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Warrior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Warrior lands a knee to the body.
Michaels tries to circle away but Warrior has him pinned against the cage.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Warrior.
Warrior has managed to clinch.
Warrior effectively controlling the action here.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
Warrior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michaels.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Michaels is blocking nicely.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Michaels trying to stall but Warrior improves his position.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Michaels blocks it.
Warrior trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels avoiding damage as Warrior throws knees to the body.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Warrior is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warrior tries to land knees in the clinch but Michaels avoids the damage to the body.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Warrior has double underhooks.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Warrior is controlling him.
Warrior throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
That's time! Warrior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warrior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Warrior clinches up against the cage.
Michaels tries to break free but Warrior pushes him back against the cage.
Warrior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
Warrior tries to stall but Michaels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Michaels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warrior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warrior using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michaels's face.
It looks like Shawn Michaels has been cut.
Ultimate Warrior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warrior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Warrior has the dominant position.
Warrior tries to land knees in the clinch but Michaels avoids the damage to the body.
Warrior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michaels.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels is trying to push Warrior away but Warrior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Warrior.
Warrior scores a nice knee to the body.
Warrior has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior crunches a lovely knee into Michaels's ribcage.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warrior lands a knee to the body.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior missing with knees to the body.
Warrior lands a knee to the body.
Michaels avoiding damage as Warrior throws knees to the body.
Warrior takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michaels's efforts to push away.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warrior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Warrior is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior connects with a knee to the head.
Michaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Warrior has double underhooks.
Warrior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michaels's face.
Warrior slows down the pace here.
Warrior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michaels avoids it.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior tries to clinch up but Michaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Michaels throws a head kick that half lands.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Warrior's head but Warrior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels lands a head kick!
Michaels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a leg kick but Warrior sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch but Michaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warrior tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Warrior.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Warrior moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Warrior pushes Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Warrior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Warrior avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warrior slips a straight right by Michaels.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Michaels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Michaels delivers a nice body kick.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Warrior saw that one coming.
Warrior moves out of range of the body kick.
Michaels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warrior is out of range and Michaels settles back down.
Warrior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warrior doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
Michaels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior doesn't manage to clinch there - Michaels circles away.
A jab from Michaels misses.
Warrior slips under a jab from Michaels.
Warrior closes the distance and pushes Michaels back into the cage.
Warrior landing knees to the head.
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Warrior keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warrior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michaels avoids it.
Warrior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michaels tries to break the clinch but Warrior is controlling the position.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Michaels avoids it.
Michaels is trying to force a seperation but Warrior has the dominant position.
Michaels can't break the clinch.
Michaels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michaels managing to block the knees to the body from Warrior.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warrior wants to stall.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Michaels blocks it with crossed arms.
Warrior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Warrior keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warrior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michaels up against the cage.
Warrior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Warrior trying to land knees to the body.
Michaels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warrior tries a knee to the head but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Michaels managing to block the knees to the body from Warrior.
Warrior landing knees to the body.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Michaels is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Warrior lands a knee to the body.
Warrior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Warrior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Michaels blocks it with crossed arms.
Warrior looking to stall.
Shawn Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warrior misses with a knee strike.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Warrior keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior lands a good knee to the midsection. Michaels won't want to take too many of those.
Michaels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warrior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
Warrior blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Warrior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Warrior.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Warrior keeps him there for the moment.
Warrior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warrior trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Warrior.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Warrior keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels avoiding damage as Warrior throws knees to the body.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Warrior has him pressed against the cage.
Ultimate Warrior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warrior misses with a knee to the head.
Michaels tries a body shot but Warrior blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warrior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sefo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sefo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sefo throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sefo.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Sefo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sefo tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Sefo tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Sefo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sefo drives through with a takedown into Penn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Sefo from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sefo is defending well. Penn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sefo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Penn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bj Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes to the cage accompanied by BRANDED by Faces Of Mars. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Quinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Quinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quinn throws a strike but Williams avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Quinn wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Quinn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quinn manages to get himself to full guard.
Quinn looking for a sweep. Not yet Quinn, not yet.
Quinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams won't allow Quinn to sweep him here.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Quinn is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Quinn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Quinn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Quinn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quinn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quinn 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.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is trying to control Quinn's posture but Quinn avoids it.
Williams tries to bench press Quinn off him but Quinn keeps the position.
Quinn misses with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quinn is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Quinn working the ground and pound.
Williams wants to control but Quinn postures up.
Quinn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quinn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quinn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quinn moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Williams wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Quinn maintains control.
Quinn looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Quinn wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a head shot.
Quinn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quinn looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Quinn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quinn has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Quinn advances position into side control!
Williams gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Quinn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Quinn dominated that round.
That's time! Quinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams clinches.
Quinn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quinn tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Dan Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids the head kick by Quinn.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Quinn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to break free but Quinn pushes him back against the cage.
Quinn decides to pull guard.
Williams trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Quinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quinn working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams get's back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quinn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Quinn shoots in.
Quinn tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quinn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams drops Quinn with a beautiful combination! Quinn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Quinn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Quinn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Quinn badly! Williams follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Quinn out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Williams finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rex Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermanni Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kolec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolec has chosen Piona as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hermanni Holopainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marek Kolec!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolec shoots in and bounces Holopainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kolec is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holopainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holopainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holopainen trying to control but Kolec is working from the bottom.
Kolec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holopainen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holopainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kolec has a takedown stuffed.
Kolec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holopainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holopainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holopainen is looking to stand up but Kolec won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hermanni Holopainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holopainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kolec quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolec is not content to let Holopainen control the position.
Holopainen content to control rather than advance.
Kolec manages to get to full guard.
Kolec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
Kolec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holopainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kolec, up you get!
Kolec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holopainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolec somewhat.
Holopainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kolec is trying to defend but Holopainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen wants to control but Kolec is keeping him busy.
Kolec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holopainen pulls his head out easily.
Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolec is staying active underneath Holopainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holopainen tries to stand and escape but Kolec is controlling the position.
Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolec actively working from the bottom here.
Holopainen wants to take a breather but Kolec is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hermanni Holopainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holopainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kolec.
It looks like Marek Kolec has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolec.
Holopainen dives in and scores a takedown into Kolec's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holopainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holopainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holopainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holopainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holopainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolec has his foot on Holopainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holopainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Holopainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kolec keeping moving, preventing Holopainen from controlling successfully.
Holopainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kolec has his foot on Holopainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holopainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolec has a closed guard, preventing Holopainen from standing up.
Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolec has his foot on Holopainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holopainen works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holopainen stands up from Kolec's guard - Holopainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Kolec with that takedown attempt.
Kolec is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen lands a head kick!
Holopainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolec circles away.
Holopainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolec.
Hermanni Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Kolec.
Holopainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolec circles away.
Kolec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holopainen's waist but Holopainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolec off to one side.
Holopainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holopainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holopainen swivels and escapes.
Holopainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kolec is trying to defend but Holopainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holopainen wants to stand but Kolec has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kolec is looking for a sweep. Holopainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolec with the active half guard here but Holopainen passes nicely into side control.
Holopainen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kolec tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holopainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Kolec's face as Holopainen controls the position.
Kolec tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermanni Holopainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kolec's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holopainen.
Holopainen is looking to take a break and control but Kolec is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holopainen tries to stand but Kolec is controlling his head.
Kolec manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holopainen's best efforts.
Holopainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolec keeps working.
Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holopainen trying to mount his opponent but Kolec defends it.
Kolec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kolec is pressing down on Holopainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
Kolec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holopainen 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.
Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holopainen stands up from Kolec's guard - Holopainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kolec tries for a takedown but Holopainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kolec enables Holopainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kolec manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kolec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holopainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holopainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holopainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kolec is proving hard to escape from.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.
Hermanni Holopainen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holopainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holopainen manages to break the clinch.
Holopainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolec. Kolec gets slowly back to his feet.
Hermanni Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Kolec.
Kolec fails to land the takedown.
Hermanni Holopainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Holopainen.
Holopainen rushes Kolec and presses him up against the cage.
Holopainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holopainen looking to score a takedown here. Kolec is defending well but Holopainen drives through and ends up in Kolec's guard.
Holopainen wanted to stand there but Kolec had control of the position.
Holopainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kolec is looking for a triangle but Holopainen pushes his legs off easily.
Kolec working for a triangle but Holopainen defends it easily.
Holopainen trying to control but Kolec is working from the bottom.
Kolec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holopainen defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holopainen controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hermanni Holopainen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kolec'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.
Holopainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolec was covering up waiting for the punch and Holopainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kolec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holopainen content to stall in guard here.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holopainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hermanni Holopainen just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Kolec with that takedown attempt.
Holopainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolec was well out of range. Poor timing from Holopainen.
Kolec drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kolec is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kolec postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holopainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kolec, into his guard.
Holopainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kolec is looking for a triangle but Holopainen pushes his legs off easily.
Holopainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holopainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kolec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holopainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holopainen wants to stand but Kolec is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holopainen wants to control from the top but Kolec keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hermanni Holopainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kolec has a takedown stuffed.
Holopainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holopainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Holopainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kolec is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kolec is trying to reverse the position but instead Holopainen has taken his back - oops!
Holopainen biding his time, controlling Kolec.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Kolec right now.
A lull in the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kolec wants to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolec manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holopainen's guard. Nice work there by Kolec.
Kolec drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kolec as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holopainen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kolec! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marek Kolec! Marek Kolec retains his super heavyweight title!
Marek Kolec decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
279 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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30
265 lbs
16 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkuttaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flikflak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vilkuttaja tries to avoid it but Flikflak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vilkuttaja to the ground. Vilkuttaja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vilkuttaja connects with a looping right hand.
Flikflak lands a jab to Vilkuttaja's midsection.
Flikflak defending well as Vilkuttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Flikflak thows a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flikflak slips a jab from Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak misses with a leg kick.
Flikflak cracks Vilkuttaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Flikflak is just out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flikflak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flikflak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilkuttaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja connects with a crisp jab.
Vilkuttaja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flikflak walks into a jab.
Flikflak throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja loads up on a big right hand but Flikflak slips the punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a right and a left that Flikflak avoids nicely.
Vilkuttaja looks to throw the jab but Flikflak is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Flikflak. That snapped Vilkuttaja's head back.
Flikflak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilkuttaja's head.
Flikflak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flikflak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vilkuttaja's hands.
Flikflak lands with a shot to the body.
Flikflak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Flikflak.
Flikflak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilkuttaja.
A slow jab from Vilkuttaja misses its intended target.
Flikflak lands with a right hand.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak jabs Vilkuttaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flikflak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flikflak walks into a left hand.
Flikflak works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Flikflak digs a good body shot into Vilkuttaja's ribs.
Vilkuttaja misses with a looping right.
Flikflak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flikflak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vilkuttaja's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vilkuttaja trying to keep a closed guard but Flikflak is proving a slippery customer.
Flikflak passes into half guard.
Vilkuttaja controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Flikflak is looking to advance position but Vilkuttaja won't allow it.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak is looking to advance position but Vilkuttaja won't allow it.
Vilkuttaja trying to control from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja keeping hold of Flikflak's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Murheellinen Vilkuttaja wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Flikflak misses with a hook to the body
and Vilkuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Flikflak.
Flikflak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flikflak lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilkuttaja throws an overhand right that lands on Flikflak's shoulder, as Flikflak tries to avoid the shot.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab when Flikflak was well out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws a shot from downtown. Flikflak moves away and avoids it.
Vilkuttaja misses with a hook. Flikflak ducked under it nicely.
Vilkuttaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vilkuttaja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilkuttaja throws out a loose jab but Flikflak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flikflak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flikflak dodges the punch combination from Vilkuttaja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja throws a big shot that misses.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight left.
Flikflak lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Flikflak lands.
Flikflak dodges the punch combination from Vilkuttaja.
A swing and a miss from Vilkuttaja.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vilkuttaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Vilkuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flikflak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flikflak scores with a hook to the body. Vilkuttaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flikflak cracks Vilkuttaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilkuttaja fails to land the takedown.
Vilkuttaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Flikflak punishes Vilkuttaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkuttaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook but Flikflak blocks it.
Flikflak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Flikflak as he connects with a hook.
Flikflak just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flikflak throws the kick towards the body but Vilkuttaja avoids it.
Flikflak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vilkuttaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Vilkuttaja scores with a takedown into Flikflak's guard.
Vilkuttaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but Flikflak is working from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja postures up in Flikflak's guard and throws a big left but Flikflak blocks it.
Vilkuttaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Flikflak has wrist control.
Vilkuttaja wants to control from the top but Flikflak keeps moving.
Flikflak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flikflak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vilkuttaja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vilkuttaja is trying desperately to improve position.
Vilkuttaja holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Flikflak tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vilkuttaja is trying to escape the mount but Flikflak keeps good control and instead manages to take Vilkuttaja's back.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position but Flikflak manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkuttaja manages to reverse the position and now he's in Flikflak's guard. Nice work there by Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilkuttaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flikflak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flikflak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flikflak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vilkuttaja!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak tries to control but Vilkuttaja wriggling away.
Vilkuttaja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vilkuttaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vilkuttaja seems keen to control Flikflak's posture.
Flikflak won't allow Vilkuttaja to sweep him here.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilkuttaja keeping moving, preventing Flikflak from controlling successfully.
Vilkuttaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vilkuttaja 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.
Flikflak slips nicely into half guard.
Vilkuttaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilkuttaja keeps working.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping busy.
Vilkuttaja is looking to escape.
Vilkuttaja gets back to full guard.
Vilkuttaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flikflak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilkuttaja is keeping the position for now.
Vilkuttaja is pulling down on Flikflak's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flikflak postures up.
Flikflak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vilkuttaja keeping moving, preventing Flikflak from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Murheellinen Vilkuttaja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flikflak swings for the body but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Flikflak misses with a body shot.
Flikflak misses with a body shot.
Flikflak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkuttaja moves away.
Vilkuttaja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vilkuttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flikflak was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
Flikflak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flikflak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flikflak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flikflak misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak lands with a nice body punch.
Vilkuttaja throws a body punch but Flikflak moves out of range.
Flikflak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilkuttaja.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flikflak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flikflak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vilkuttaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flikflak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilkuttaja defends it well.
Flikflak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control but can't.
Flikflak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vilkuttaja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vilkuttaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja wants to sweep here but Flikflak controlling him for the moment.
Flikflak trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilkuttaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkuttaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak throws a big elbow that misses.
Flikflak stands and throws Vilkuttaja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Flikflak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilkuttaja, who protects the arm well.
Flikflak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flikflak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vilkuttaja stops Flikflak from passing to mount.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak postures up.
Vilkuttaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flikflak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vilkuttaja gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja tries to get to full guard but Flikflak has control of the leg.
Flikflak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vilkuttaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkuttaja wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Flikflak really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flikflak misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Vilkuttaja does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flikflak. Vilkuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilkuttaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Flikflak tries to sprawl out of it but Vilkuttaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flikflak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vilkuttaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vilkuttaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilkuttaja throws a poor cross that misses
and Flikflak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedro Flikflak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilkuttaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Flikflak should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Vilkuttaja as Flikflak shoots in.
Vilkuttaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flikflak throws a shot to the body.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flikflak scores with a nice strike.
Flikflak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Vilkuttaja tries to reverse the position but Flikflak maintains control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Flikflak moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vilkuttaja has worked his arm free - good work by Vilkuttaja!
Vilkuttaja is looking for a sweep.
Vilkuttaja is trying to control Flikflak's posture but Flikflak avoids it.
Vilkuttaja tries to bench press Flikflak off him but Flikflak keeps the position.
Flikflak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilkuttaja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flikflak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilkuttaja is trying to get back to half guard.
Flikflak working away.
Vilkuttaja is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Vilkuttaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Flikflak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Flikflak prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vilkuttaja is looking to reverse the position.
Flikflak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flikflak staying calm.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vilkuttaja drops Flikflak with a left right combo! Vilkuttaja follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Pedro Flikflak has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flikflak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vilkuttaja trying to control from the bottom.
Flikflak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vilkuttaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flikflak is working away from the top position though.
Vilkuttaja is looking to improve his position.
Vilkuttaja is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flikflak is pressing down on Vilkuttaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilkuttaja is holding on for now.
Vilkuttaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja had his way with Pedro Flikflak in that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Flikflak's cut.
That's time! Vilkuttaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flikflak takes a swing at Vilkuttaja's ribcage but misses.
Flikflak with a jab.
Vilkuttaja tries to bum rush Flikflak with a series of wild strikes but Flikflak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vilkuttaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flikflak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilkuttaja moves away.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Flikflak ducks down to avoid it.
Flikflak throws a body punch but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Flikflak staying out of range there.
Flikflak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilkuttajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vilkuttaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flikflak.
Flikflak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flikflak defends it nicely.
Flikflak tries for a takedown but Vilkuttaja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flikflak digs a good hook to Vilkuttaja's body.
Flikflak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja avoids the body shot from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flikflak tries to avoid it but Vilkuttaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flikflak to the ground. Flikflak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flikflak misses with a body shot.
Vilkuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flikflak misses the shot to the body.
Flikflak moves out of range as Vilkuttaja strikes.
Nice defenses there by Flikflak.
Flikflak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vilkuttaja's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilkuttaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vilkuttaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vilkuttaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flikflak is trying to control but can't.
Vilkuttaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flikflak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vilkuttaja thows a huge punch but Flikflak dodges it nicely.
Vilkuttaja is keen to just control but Flikflak is a slippery customer.
Flikflak keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flikflak is looking to get back to full guard here but Vilkuttaja has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak manages to get back to half guard.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping him busy.
Vilkuttaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Vilkuttaja wants to control but Flikflak is keeping him busy.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flikflak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flikflak is staying active underneath Vilkuttaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vilkuttaja is taking a breather. Flikflak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flikflak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vilkuttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flikflak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilkuttaja ducks under a wild hook from Flikflak.
Flikflak staying out of range there.
Vilkuttaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flikflak.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Flikflak.
Vilkuttaja lands with a right hand.
Pedro Flikflak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilkuttaja throws a series of punches but Flikflak moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilkuttaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakitu Michichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakitu Michichi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaka.
Kaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michichi.
Kaka jabs Michichi right on the nose. Michichi blinks but takes it well.
Kaka lands with a shot to the body.
Kaka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Michichi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michichi takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michichi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michichi moves out of range as Kaka strikes.
Michichi with a poor takedown
letting Kaka counter with a right hand.
Japa Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakitu Michichi.
Kaka cracks a nice hook into Michichi's ribs.
Kaka cracks Michichi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaka punishes Michichi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Michichi looks gassed!
Kaka throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michichi.
The fighters circling - Michichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaka misses with an uppercut. Michichi saw that one coming.
Michichi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Michichi.
Kaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaka dips to his left and cracks Michichi with an uppercut!
Michichi needs to keep his hands up - Kaka had a free shot at his head there.
Kaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Michichi off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaka looks to throw the jab but Michichi is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michichi.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Michichi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaka, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Michichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michichi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Michichi controls the position.
Michichi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Michichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michichi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michichi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michichi trying to control the position but Kaka is working away.
Michichi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michichi lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Michichi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michichi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaka keeps working.
Michichi cracks Kaka with a big right hand but Kaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Michichi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Michichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaka is not content to let Michichi control the position.
Kaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michichi on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Kaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michichi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaka leaves Michichi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaka lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Kaka as Michichi shoots in.
Japa Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakitu Michichi.
Kaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michichi backs up against the cage.
Japa Kaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaka sizes up Michichi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michichi.
Kaka throws the left hand but Michichi avoids the punch easily.
Michichi shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaka sprawls well. He's pushed Michichi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaka lands with an overhand left.
Michichi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaka on the side of the head.
Michichi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaka as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michichi walks into a left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaka.
Michichi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michichi is breathing heavily.
Kaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michichi in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaka scores with a four punch combination!
Kaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michichi.
Michichi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaka sprawls well. Kaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michichi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaka tries to move into range but Michichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakitu Michichi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michichi missing with a left hand there. Kaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michichi in his tracks.
Michichi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michichi throws a right and a left that Kaka avoids nicely.
Kaka connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaka misses with a hook. Michichi ducked under it nicely.
Kaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Michichi shoots for a takedown but Kaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaka scores with a punch to the head.
Michichi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Michichi is rocked!
Michichi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michichi needs to keep his hands up - Kaka had a free shot at his head there.
Michichi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaka finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kaka finds it's target.
Kaka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Michichi right on the button. Michichi goes down! Kaka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kaka gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Kaka!
Our winner, Japa Kaka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rad Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rad Colt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rad Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Ryan Junior!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Colt somewhat.
Colt gets a takedown into half guard.
Colt is thwarting Ryan Junior's attempts to control the position.
Colt lands strikes from half guard.
Ryan Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colt pulls his head out easily.
Colt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ryan Junior to regain full guard.
Ryan Junior has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Colt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryan Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Colt circles away.
Colt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan Junior wants to clinch up but Colt keeps it at a distance.
Colt scores with a takedown into Ryan Junior's guard.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt throwing strikes from guard but Ryan Junior blocks nicely.
Colt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ryan Junior has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Colt is looking to defend but Ryan Junior has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Colt! Ryan Junior pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Colt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Ryan Junior!
After winning the bout, Jack Ryan Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rand al Thor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rand al Thor!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Thor misses with a wild body shot.
al Thor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
al Thor looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
al Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Butcher swings for the body but al Thor moves out of range.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and al Thor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butcher scores with the left hand. al Thor knows he should have avoided that one.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
al Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Percival Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by al Thor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher punishes al Thor's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Thor avoids a kick to the body.
al Thor tries a head kick but it misses.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and al Thor moves out of range easily.
al Thor jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butcher sizes up al Thor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
al Thor looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
al Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butcher was well out of range. Poor timing from al Thor.
Nice uppercut lands for al Thor. That snapped Butcher's head back.
al Thor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and al Thor settles back down.
al Thor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
al Thor moves out of range as Butcher throws a body kick.
al Thor swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of al Thor's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands a glancing blow to the side of al Thor's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but al Thor was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
al Thor wants to clinch up but Butcher keeps it at a distance.
al Thor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher throws a nice outside leg kick.
al Thor throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
al Thor looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
al Thor moves out of range of the body kick from Butcher.
al Thor misses with a hook.
Butcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Butcher.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
al Thor throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Butcher.
al Thor slips a jab from Butcher.
Butcher connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butcher.
Butcher digs a good body shot into al Thor's ribs.
al Thor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher lands with an overhand left.
Butcher throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but al Thor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Thor missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
al Thor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
al Thor connects with a body shot.
Butcher avoids the body shot from al Thor.
al Thor lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but al Thor is just out of range.
al Thor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
al Thor connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher misses with a jab to the body
and al Thor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Butcher
and al Thor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rand al Thor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
al Thor checks the leg kick.
Butcher shoots for a double leg takedown but al Thor sprawls well. He's pushed Butcher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of al Thor's head.
Butcher looks to land a body kick but al Thor moved away.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from al Thor.
al Thor fails in his attempt to clinch.
al Thor misses with a body kick.
al Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
Butcher slips a straight right by al Thor.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Butcher. Beautiful body shot.
al Thor swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.
Percival Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al Thor, right into the meat.
Butcher shoots in looking for a takedown. al Thor tries to sprawl out of it but Butcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. al Thor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
al Thor lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher throws a low kick but al Thor moves out of range easily.
al Thor misses with a looping left.
Butcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butcher clinches up against the cage.
al Thor lands a nice uppercut.
al Thor lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Thor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
al Thor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butcher momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Thor looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Butcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
al Thor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
al Thor lands a right hook to the body.
al Thor avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but al Thor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butcher somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
al Thor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
al Thor slips a straight right by Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Butcher - just one landing.
al Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Butcher lunges at al Thor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by al Thor's hand.
al Thor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
al Thor looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from al Thor.
al Thor throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
al Thor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Butcher.
Butcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. al Thor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that al Thor sees coming a mile off.
al Thor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Thor. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher scores with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Butcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher swinging wildly here.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Thor blocks a head kick by Butcher.
An inside leg kick from al Thor misses.
al Thor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Percival Butcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
al Thor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.
Butcher tries to clinch but al Thor is having none of it.
al Thor tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
al Thor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
al Thor jabs Butcher right on the nose. Butcher blinks but takes it well.
Nice body kick from Butcher.
Butcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on al Thor if he has to take too many more of those.
Butcher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Butcher connects with a leg kick. al Thor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Butcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Butcher lands a head kick!
It looks like Rand al Thor has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
al Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
al Thor misses with a leg kick
and al Thor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
al Thor blocks a head kick by Butcher.
A low kick from al Thor is predictable there
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher clinches.
al Thor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher lands a right hand.
al Thor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
al Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher is working al Thor over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher has al Thor pressed against the cage, preventing al Thor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
al Thor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher is leaning against al Thor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Butcher struggles to land a body shot inside as al Thor controls his hands.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as al Thor controls the action.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
al Thor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from al Thor.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
al Thor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Thor lands with a left to the head.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Butcher blocking some punches.
al Thor blocks a body shot from Butcher.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
al Thor just leaning against Butcher, taking a breather.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
al Thor throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
al Thor tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
al Thor blocks a body shot from Butcher.
al Thor misses with some punches.
Percival Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and al Thor moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by al Thor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
al Thor checks a leg kick nicely.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
al Thor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Rand al Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Butcher misses.
That kick from Butcher tenderised al Thor's leg. al Thor is trying to keep his angry face on.
al Thor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
al Thor lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Butcher showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
al Thor trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rand al Thor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
al Thor throws a push kick but Butcher slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Butcher.
Butcher connects with a right hand. al Thor shakes it off.
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into al Thor's torso.
al Thor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
al Thor misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
Butcher throws the kick towards the body but al Thor avoids it.
Butcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
al Thor thows a body shot but no joy.
al Thor throws a head kick but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher throws a leg kick but al Thor sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher slips under a jab from al Thor.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
al Thor jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butcher misses with a leg kick.
al Thor misses with a low kick.
Butcher lands with a good body shot.
al Thor moves out of range of the body kick.
al Thor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Butcher. That one must have hurt.
Butcher gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting al Thor counter with a right hand.
al Thor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
al Thor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher doesn't manage to clinch there - al Thor circles away.
al Thor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling al Thor to counter with a crisp jab.
al Thor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
al Thor takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses.
Butcher digs a good hook to al Thor's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from al Thor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butcher, as that shot connected.
Butcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher tries to land a front kick but al Thor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from al Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Thor ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Butcher moves out of range as al Thor strikes.
al Thor throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Thor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and al Thor counters with a thumping low kick.
Butcher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
al Thor blocks a low kick nicely.
al Thor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
al Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a leg kick that misses.
al Thor lands a head shot.
Butcher keeps al Thor at a distance using the push kick.
Butcher throws a wild body kick that al Thor sees coming a mile off.
al Thor looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
That kick from al Thor tenderised Butcher's leg. Butcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Thor misses with a low kick.
al Thor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butcher connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Thor throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Butcher cracks al Thor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher had his way with Rand al Thor in that round.
The cut man is working on Rand al Thor'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. This is the final round!
Butcher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butcher's jab looks to have found its range, popping al Thor under the eye.
Butcher looks for the body kick but al Thor saw that one coming.
Butcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses al Thor's sensitive parts.
Butcher scores with a kick to the midsection.
al Thor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
al Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
al Thor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Butcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
al Thor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
al Thor drops his hands momentarily and Butcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
al Thor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Thor checks a leg kick nicely.
Butcher throws a hook to the side of al Thor's head but al Thor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
al Thor scores with a jab to the head.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
Butcher moves forwards but al Thor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Butcher blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Butcher does no damage.
al Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher loads up on a big right hand but al Thor slips the punch.
al Thor lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Butcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt al Thor.
Butcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. al Thor will feel that in the morning.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Butcher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher moves out of range as al Thor strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
al Thor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
al Thor throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Butcher.
Butcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
al Thor thows a body shot but no joy.
Butcher is looking to clinch but al Thor is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Butcher lands but al Thor takes it in his stride.
Butcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but al Thor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butcher somewhat.
al Thor takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses.
Rand al Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Butcher.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and al Thor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
al Thor throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
al Thor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick from Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher lands a right hook to the body.
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
al Thor clinches up with Butcher and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but al Thor avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Butcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite al Thor's efforts to push away.
Butcher tries to throw a body punch but al Thor avoids it by throwing Butcher back against the cage.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
al Thor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
al Thor is trying to force a seperation but Butcher has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Thor misses with a short punch on the inside.
al Thor lands with a right to the head.
al Thor lands a hook that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Percival Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butcher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Butcher!
Percival Butcher retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Percival Butcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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