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Bowser's Castle 16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonesey Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeo Matsukata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonesey Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeo Matsukata!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a body shot.
Matsukata shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Matsukata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsukata stands and steps away. Walker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matsukata looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Walker wants to control but Matsukata is keeping busy.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsukata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsukata's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsukata rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsukata trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Walker prevents Matsukata from improving his position.
Matsukata is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsukata holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the action but Matsukata is working from the bottom.
Jonesey Walker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Matsukata's ribs.
Matsukata slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker throws a right hand that Matsukata ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsukata also avoids with ease.
Jonesey Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsukata gets a double leg takedown into Walker's guard.
Matsukata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matsukata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker keeping full guard, as Matsukata tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Takeo Matsukata hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsukata off the cage and back into range.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Matsukata drives through with a takedown into Walker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walker is working an open guard so Matsukata takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Matsukata slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Matsukata moves into the clinch.
Walker jumps guard but Matsukata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsukata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsukata defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Matsukata has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsukata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsukata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Matsukata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Matsukata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Matsukata 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.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Matsukata shoots in and gets a takedown into Walker's guard.
Matsukata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walker, up you get!
Matsukata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walker on his heels. He'll look to pass Walker's guard now, I'm sure.
Matsukata stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Walker swings for the body but Matsukata moves out of range.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matsukata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsukata has Walker pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Matsukata biding his time, controlling Walker.
Walker has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Matsukata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Walker doesn't escape.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Walker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Good control from Matsukata.
Matsukata somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata biding his time, looking for the opening.
Matsukata throwing sloppy strikes.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsukata controlling the position well here. Walker rolled but Matsukata kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata cracks Walker with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Walker from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Matsukata has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Walker's body.
Walker is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsukata really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Matsukata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker looks to land a right hand but Matsukata moved out of range.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonesey Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsukata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matsukata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Takeo Matsukata was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matsukata scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
Matsukata stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Matsukata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsukata.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Matsukata drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsukata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsukata is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsukata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Jonesey Walker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Walker tries to sprawl but Matsukata drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matsukata is controlling the pace.
Walker tries to get to full guard but Matsukata has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walker!
Matsukata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Matsukata throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata content just to control the position here.
Matsukata stands up from mount. Strange move.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsukata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matsukata gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matsukata will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsukata pushes Walker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matsukata feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, Matsukata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Matsukata really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsukata feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, Matsukata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsukata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matsukata stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Matsukata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matsukata controls the position.
Takeo Matsukata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsukata stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsukata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walker on his heels. He'll look to pass Walker's guard now, I'm sure.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matsukata drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Matsukata off! Matsukata jumps back into Walker's guard.
Matsukata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsukata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsukata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata is taking a breather. Walker 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.
Matsukata is working for a submission of some sort.
Matsukata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata stands up out of the half guard.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Matsukata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
A big right from Walker misses.
Matsukata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsukata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matsukata landing a few strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Matsukata are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Matsukata dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matsukata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walker was covering up waiting for the punch and Matsukata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matsukata advances to half guard.
Walker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsukata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matsukata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is in trouble now - Matsukata has advanced to mount!
Matsukata throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Walker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matsukata.
Matsukata stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Matsukata breaks from the clinch.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsukata is looking to land body kicks.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsukata tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsukata moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Matsukata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsukata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Matsukata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsukata circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsukata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matsukata is in Walker's guard.
Matsukata throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsukata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matsukata stands up and waves to Walker to follow him.
Matsukata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walker's half guard.
Matsukata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsukata wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsukata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsukata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matsukata tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeo Matsukata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsukata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Matsukata!
Takeo Matsukata spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cross Hairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cross Hairs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cross Hairs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hairs tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hairs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hairs tries to get out of the position.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hairs has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hairs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammer.
Hammer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hairs defend it? Hammer steps over the head and cranks it - Hairs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Hammer!
Dan Hammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Malley comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphy's = I'm Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. Butcher has chosen Murder Of MAnkind by BIOHAZARD as his entrance music. Bear Butcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregory O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bear Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Butcher did well to prevent O Malley getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Malley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Butcher is looking to control O Malley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butcher avoid being mounted?
Butcher might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Malley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Butcher tries to roll over but O Malley keeps him under control.
O Malley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Malley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Malley seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
O Malley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butcher keeps working.
Butcher is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
O Malley is looking for a kimura here.
Butcher is trying to stand back up but O Malley is controlling him
O Malley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Malley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Malley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Malley.
O Malley wants to work for an arm triangle but Butcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Butcher tries to roll over but O Malley keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher trying to control from the bottom.
O Malley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butcher tries to kick O Malley off but O Malley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Malley is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory O Malley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Butcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Malleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Butcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Gregory O Malley has been cut.
Butcher throws a series of punches but O Malley avoids them all with ease.
Butcher stuffs the takedown.
O Malley walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
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.
Butcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher scores with a jab.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butcher stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Malley is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Malley doesn't seem bothered though.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butcher finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
O Malley shoots in for a double leg but Butcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butcher connects with a crisp jab.
Butcher lands a jab-cross combination.
Butcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butcher lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Malley takes one to the side of the head.
Butcher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gregory O Malley's cut is getting worse.
Butcher lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - O Malley can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Butcher and O Malley drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Butcher.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Butcher!
A victorious Bear Butcher thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsumi Fujinami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think King might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ennio Morricone - Once Upon a Time in the West. 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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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawrence King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatsumi Fujinami!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujinami fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. King sprawls well initially but Fujinami persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Fujinami sits in half guard.
Fujinami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King tries to roll over but Fujinami keeps him under control.
Fujinami looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King tries to roll over but Fujinami keeps him under control.
Fujinami is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujinami winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fujinami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fujinami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujinami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Fujinami wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujinami pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujinami is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
King has hold of Fujinami's hands but Fujinami slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fujinami is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Fujinami is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujinami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fujinami is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fujinami throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
Fujinami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fujinami wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King is keen to just control but Fujinami is a slippery customer.
Fujinami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujinami is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujinami gets full guard.
Fujinami looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujinami, not yet.
Fujinami looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fujinami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King won't allow Fujinami to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King wants to pass the guard but Fujinami is keeping the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fujinami holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tatsumi Fujinami.
Fujinami shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King misses with an uppercut.
Fujinami walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King tests Fujinami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujinami takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects with a body shot.
Fujinami shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Fujinami finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fujinami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fujinami stopping the sweep attempt from King.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujinami keeping hold of King's head, controlling as best he can.
Fujinami trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
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 Lawrence King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
King throws a nice looking combination but Fujinami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujinami drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Fujinami is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujinami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
King wants to improve his position but Fujinami is controlling well.
Fujinami trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
Fujinami with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fujinami prevents King from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fujinami lands a couple of elbows.
Fujinami trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujinami 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.
Fujinami trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tatsumi Fujinami hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fujinami shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujinami won't allow King to sweep him here.
King looking to control.
Fujinami not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fujinami slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fujinami throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujinami's guard. Nice move by King!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fujinami is looking to improve his position.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujinami keeps working.
King is looking for a kimura but Fujinami is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Fujinami is doing well to control the position and prevent King from advancing to side control.
King 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.
Fujinami is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of King's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take King's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on King's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fujinami lands a shot to the head.
Will Fujinami go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fujinami doesn't have the hooks in and King manages to turn into his guard.
Fujinami looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujinami, not yet.
Fujinami is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujinami's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
King trying to control but Fujinami is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King looking to pass the guard.
Fujinami wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsumi Fujinami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King lands a jab to Fujinami's midsection.
King missing with a left hand there. Fujinami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King throws a shot to the body.
Fujinami throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a left to the body.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujinami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujinami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Nice jab there from King.
King connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujinami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujinami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fujinami slips under a jab.
Lawrence King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinami closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from King.
Fujinami is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fujinami or not.
King leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King tries to throw a body punch but Fujinami avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Fujinami is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Fujinami into the cage.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a left to the head.
King lands a right hand.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fujinami is rocked!
King lands a body punch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujinami backwards.
Fujinami is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinami working hard to break the clinch.
Fujinami seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujinami's elbow.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fujinami backwards.
King presses Fujinami against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from King.
A short left from King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fujinami! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but King is unloading with more strikes now! Fujinami drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawrence King!
Lawrence King is the new light heavyweight champion!
Lawrence King seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tembo Laibon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laibon has chosen Kamikaze Kush- Warcry as his entrance music. Tembo Laibon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tembo Laibon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson gets a takedown into half guard.
Laibon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laibon moves into full guard.
Laibon keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Laibon.
Tyson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laibon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laibon has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laibon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laibon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laibon won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Laibon throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laibon is aware though and is defending well.
Laibon drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Laibon off! Laibon jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Laibon stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
Laibon working some strikes from top position.
Laibon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Laibon striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Laibon tries to buck Tyson off but Tyson is having none of it.
Laibon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyson's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laibon looking for submissions off his back.
Laibon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laibon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laibon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laibon is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laibon actively working from the bottom here.
Tyson tries to pass to full mount but Laibon defends it.
Laibon trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson 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.
Tyson is trying to work for a kimura but Laibon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laibon actively working from the bottom here.
Laibon actively working from the bottom here.
Tyson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Laibon moves into full guard.
Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tembo Laibon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Laibon.
Laibon thows a body kick. Tyson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson tried to score with a low kick but Laibon checks it.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Laibon's shoulder, as Laibon tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson shoots in but Laibon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson tries to clinch but Laibon moves away
and Laibon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Charles Tyson has been cut.
Laibon slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laibon lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laibon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Laibon lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Laibon takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Laibon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Laibon.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Charles Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laibon as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Laibon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tembo Laibon!
During a confident post fight interview, Tembo Laibon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chesney Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Aces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chesney Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Aces!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes slips a jab and a cross from Aces.
Hawkes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aces.
Hawkes tries for a takedown but Aces sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawkes takes one to the side of the head.
Hawkes is rocked!
Hawkes fails to land the takedown.
Oh Hawkes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aces drops Hawkes with a naaaaasty hook - Hawkes is in real trouble here! Aces dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Aces!
Jonny Aces tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Turd Anderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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184 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ellis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Ellis misses its intended target.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ellis looking to control.
Ellis is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellis throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Turd Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Ellis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ellis tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense.
Alexander Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
Anderson defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Ellis avoids it well.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ellis prevents Anderson from taking his back.
Ellis is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ellis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Ellis is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellis swivels and escapes.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
Ellis throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ellis!
Ellis is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellis is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ellis is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turd Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ellis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
Ellis looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Ellis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellis wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson seems keen to control Ellis's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson defending well as Ellis loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellis.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson stalling away here and it's allowed Ellis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Ellis 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.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turd Anderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ellis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ellis tries to score with a low kick but Anderson moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ellis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ellis controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Ellis is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Turd Anderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Ellis tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ellis wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Ellis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Ellis won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Ellis is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ellis trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Turd Anderson.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
A jab from Ellis misses.
Alexander Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Ellis's guard.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Ellis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ellis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellis avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.
Ellis pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ellis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ellis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ellis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ellis working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellis holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ellis can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Ellis gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Ellis.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Ellis recovers full guard.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellis working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Anderson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anderson moves away from the strike by Ellis.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.
Ellis misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Ellis takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellis.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellis pinned against the cage. Ellis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd Anderson.
Anderson checks a low kick from Ellis.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellis defends it nicely.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Ellis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellis connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ellis misses with a straight right.
Ellis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Ellis missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Ellis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Ellis tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Ellis doesn't allow it.
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ellis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ellis tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Ellis is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
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!
Anderson avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ellis turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turd Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ellis throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Ellis.
Ellis throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Alexander Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Ellis.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Anderson!
Turd Anderson is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Turd Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Triston Rioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rioka's entrance music is Life Is Beautiful. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Triston Rioka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rioka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalizhnikov sprawls well initially but Rioka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rioka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rioka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kalizhnikov defends it well.
Rioka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kalizhnikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rioka is looking for a kimura but Kalizhnikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rioka to get the leverage.
Kalizhnikov actively working from the bottom here.
Rioka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Kalizhnikov wants to get back to full guard.
Rioka lands strikes from half guard.
Rioka working the head and body with strikes.
Rioka is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kalizhnikov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Triston Rioka!
Triston Rioka decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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