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TDCL 30- Hilo Heat PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Godfrey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Adagio For Strings by DJ Tiesto. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Godfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Godfrey to the mat! Godfrey manages to get full guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Godfrey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Godfrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Godfrey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Godfrey has escaped and now he's on top!
Penn working for a triangle but Godfrey defends it easily.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Godfrey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Godfrey defends well.
Penn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godfrey stands up and waves to Penn to follow him.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Godfrey pinned against the cage. Godfrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn looks gassed!
Godfrey connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godfrey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Godfrey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godfrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Godfrey wants it to stay on the feet.
Godfrey blocks a leg kick.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hubert Godfrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Godfrey as he avoids it easily.
Hubert Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Godfrey.
That kick from Godfrey tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Godfrey lands a head kick. Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Godfrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Godfrey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Godfrey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Godfrey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Godfrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey scores with a head kick. Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Nick Penn has been cut.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
A decent looking cross lands there for Godfrey.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nick Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godfrey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.
Godfrey scores with a jab to the head.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
Godfrey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Godfrey.
Godfrey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godfrey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Godfrey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Godfrey lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Godfrey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Godfrey scores with a leg kick.
Godfrey lands a front kick.
Godfrey throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Godfrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Godfrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Godfrey scores with a head kick.
Godfrey throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Hubert Godfrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn misses with the combination.
Godfrey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Godfrey, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn tries for a takedown but Godfrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hubert Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn avoids the head kick by Godfrey.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godfrey scores with a head kick.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Godfrey swivels and escapes.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godfrey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Godfrey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Godfrey lands a head kick. Penn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godfrey.
Godfrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Godfrey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Godfrey scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Godfrey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Godfrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Godfrey wants it to stay on the feet.
Godfrey scores with a leg kick.
Godfrey throws a front kick that sends Penn stumbling back into the cage.
Godfrey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Godfrey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Godfrey catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Godfrey.
Godfrey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Godfrey connects with a solid leg kick.
Godfrey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Godfrey.
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Godfrey eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Godfrey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Godfrey.
Godfrey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Godfrey lands a jab to the head.
Godfrey keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Godfrey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Godfrey. Those never looked like landing.
Godfrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Godfrey ducks down to avoid it.
Godfrey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Godfrey throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Godfrey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Godfrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godfrey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a combination
and Godfrey counters with a nice body kick.
Godfrey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Godfrey is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Godfrey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Godfrey!
Godfrey lands a head shot.
Godfrey stuffs the takedown.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Godfrey connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Godfrey.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Godfrey, right into the meat.
Penn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Godfrey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Godfrey lands with an overhand left.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Godfrey ducks down to avoid it.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Godfrey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Godfrey.
A jab from Godfrey finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Penn looks to land a combination but Godfrey avoids it well.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godfrey misses with the combination.
Hubert Godfrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Godfrey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn misses with the combination.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Godfrey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Godfrey lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Godfrey scores with a head kick.
Godfrey swinging wildly here.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Godfrey as he jumps to the side.
Godfrey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Godfrey.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Hubert Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
A nice inside leg kick there by Godfrey. That's going to slow Penn down.
Godfrey throws a nice head kick!
Godfrey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Godfrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn tries for a takedown but Godfrey circles away easily
and Godfrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Godfrey is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Godfrey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godfrey lands with a slapping head kick.
Penn fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Godfrey, right into the meat.
Penn throws a series of punches but Godfrey avoids them all with ease.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
Godfrey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Godfrey throws a nice head kick!
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Godfrey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Godfrey thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
Nice body kick from Godfrey.
Godfrey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Godfrey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Godfrey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Godfrey throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Godfrey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Godfrey.
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey lands a head kick!
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Godfrey tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Godfrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Godfrey thumps Penn with a low kick.
Godfrey leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Godfrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Godfrey with a nice cross.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Godfrey lands a high kick!
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Godfrey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Godfrey scores with a kick to the body.
Godfrey throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
Godfrey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Godfrey.
Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Godfrey still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Godfrey has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Godfrey decides to stand back up.
Penn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Godfrey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Godfrey slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Godfrey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Godfrey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Godfrey scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Godfrey. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Godfrey throws a head kick that half lands.
Godfrey thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Godfrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Godfrey feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
The crowd cheers as Godfrey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Godfrey throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
An inside leg kick lands from Godfrey.
Godfrey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godfrey is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Godfrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Godfrey scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Godfrey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Godfrey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Godfrey sprawls well. Godfrey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Hubert Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
Godfrey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Godfrey scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Godfrey.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Godfrey which made him look bad.
Godfrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Godfrey.
Penn 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.
Penn throws a series of punches but Godfrey moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey lands with a slapping head kick.
Godfrey delivers a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Godfrey!
An inside leg kick lands from Godfrey.
A solid leg kick lands there for Godfrey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godfrey.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godfrey connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godfrey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn throws a right hand that Godfrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Godfrey also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Godfrey.
Godfrey thumps Penn with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Godfrey had his way with Nick Penn in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Penn'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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Godfrey.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Godfrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Godfrey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Godfrey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Godfrey defends it nicely.
Godfrey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Godfrey.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Hubert Godfrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Penn.
Godfrey throws a head kick that Penn semi-blocks.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Godfrey.
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Godfrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godfrey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Godfrey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Godfrey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godfrey. Godfrey obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Godfrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godfrey scores with a leg kick.
Godfrey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn throws a hook but Godfrey blocks it.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godfrey.
Godfrey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Good leg kick by Godfrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godfrey cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
Godfrey slips under a jab from Penn.
Godfrey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Godfrey cracks the inside of Penn's front leg.
Godfrey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Godfrey counters with a leg kick.
Godfrey lands a high kick!
Godfrey throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Godfrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nick Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Godfrey staying out of range there.
Godfrey jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Godfrey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Godfrey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Godfrey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penn's calf.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Godfrey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godfrey is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Godfrey connects with a crisp jab.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Godfrey pushes him off.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Godfrey.
Godfrey dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Godfrey ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Godfrey cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Godfrey.
A solid leg kick lands there for Godfrey.
Godfrey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Godfrey connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Godfrey. That's going to slow Penn down.
Penn 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.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Godfrey lands with a slapping head kick.
Penn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Godfrey counters with a big head kick but Penn shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godfrey lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Godfrey connects with an inside leg kick.
Godfrey throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hubert Godfrey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Godfrey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Hubert Godfrey!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Hubert Godfrey!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Hubert Godfrey!
Hubert Godfrey wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Hubert Godfrey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Markstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mattias Markstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Fair!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Markstrom.
Fair dives in and scores a takedown into Markstrom's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fair tries to stand but Markstrom is controlling from the bottom.
Fair controlling from the top position.
Markstrom has his foot on Fair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fair works his way back into a safe position though.
Fair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markstrom is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Markstrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markstrom tries to stand but Fair is controlling from the bottom.
Markstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markstrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair seems keen to control Markstrom's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fair can do anything to dispel that myth.
Markstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markstrom throws a big elbow that misses.
Markstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markstrom won't allow Fair to sweep him here.
Markstrom 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.
Fair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markstrom is controlling him.
Markstrom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Fair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fair is working an open guard so Markstrom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fair!
Fair shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Markstrom working for a triangle but Fair defends it easily.
Markstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fair tries to free his leg and advance position but Markstrom is retaining full guard.
Markstrom has his foot on Fair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fair works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markstrom is on top in guard.
Fair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markstrom is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Markstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Fair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markstrom throwing strikes but missing.
Markstrom stands up and waves to Fair to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom thuds his right hand into Fair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Markstrom misses.
Fair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markstrom defends it nicely.
Markstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Fair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fair tries to close the distance and clinch but Markstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mattias Markstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markstrom misses with a series of wild punches.
Markstrom tries to clinch but Fair is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Fair does no damage.
Markstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Markstrom 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.
Fair has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fair stops a takedown attempt from Markstrom.
Markstrom fails to pull guard.
Markstrom breaks from the clinch.
Markstrom tries to clinch up but Fair circles away and keeps his distance.
Fair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markstrom wants to clinch.
Markstrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fair throws a head kick that half lands.
Markstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fair slips a jab and a cross from Markstrom.
Markstrom moves into the clinch.
Markstrom pulls guard.
Fair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markstrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mattias Markstrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair tries to stand but Markstrom is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fair sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Markstrom's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fair in particular looking to stall.
Markstrom trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Fair there.
Markstrom tries to roll over but Fair keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fair in particular looking to stall.
Markstrom trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fair decides to stand up.
Fair throws a wild body kick that Markstrom sees coming a mile off.
Fair moves into range and clinches up with Markstrom.
Markstrom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fair prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattias Markstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markstrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markstrom tries to clinch but Fair moves out of range.
Markstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fair misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markstrom.
Fair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markstrom as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fair has a takedown stuffed.
Fair closes the distance and clinches.
Fair has Markstrom pressed against the cage, preventing Markstrom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markstrom is looking to clinch.
Markstrom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markstrom tries to clinch there but Fair circles away.
Fair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markstrom.
Markstrom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fair to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fair trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markstrom's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markstrom has his foot on Fair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fair works his way back into a safe position though.
Fair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markstrom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fair has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markstrom is proving hard to escape from.
Markstrom keeping moving, preventing Fair from controlling successfully.
Markstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fair defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markstrom keeping full guard, as Fair tries to pass.
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 Mattias Markstrom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markstrom.
Markstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Markstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fair misses with a combination
and Markstrom counters with a series of strikes. Fair will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fair changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Markstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fair is staying tight to Markstrom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fair wants to control but Markstrom is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair stands up and beckons Markstrom to his feet.
Fair takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Markstrom misses with a wild combination.
Markstrom throws a head kick but Fair moves out of range.
Fair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Markstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Fair keeps moving and retains side control.
Fair decides to stand up, so the ref orders Markstrom to his feet.
Fair misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Markstrom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Markstrom swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Markstrom.
Markstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Fair. Those never looked like landing.
Markstrom wants to clinch up but Fair keeps it at a distance.
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!
Markstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markstrom connects with a high kick.
Fair sizes up Markstrom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markstrom throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markstrom wants to clinch
and Fair decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markstrom's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom keeping moving, preventing Fair from controlling successfully.
Fair stands up from Markstrom's guard - Fair perhaps looking for a knockout.
Markstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markstrom swinging wildly here.
Fair digs a good hook to Markstrom's body.
Markstrom moves in looking to clinch but Fair pushes him off.
Fair fails to land with a series of punches.
Markstrom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fair checks it well.
Fair closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Markstrom did well to prevent Fair getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fair works his way into full mount!
Fair looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fair controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markstrom wants to control but Fair is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Fair really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Markstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Markstrom tries to clinch up but Fair circles away and keeps his distance.
Mattias Markstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markstrom scores with a push kick.
Markstrom scores with a head kick. Fair tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mattias Markstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Fair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fair wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Markstrom.
Fair 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.
Markstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markstrom won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair stands up.
Markstrom gets a clinch.
Fair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markstrom tries to clinch
and Fair counters with a good low kick that Markstrom was not able to check.
Fair shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Markstrom is trying to defend but Fair finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fair in particular looking to stall.
Fair is keen to just control but Markstrom is a slippery customer.
Fair decides to stand up.
Fair misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fair closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markstrom is looking to control Fair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markstrom avoid being mounted?
Markstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fair slows the pace down in half guard.
Fair is pressing down on Markstrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Markstrom is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Markstrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Markstrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fair pulls his head out easily.
Fair wants to stand up but Markstrom has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fair stalling.
Fair trying to mount his opponent but Markstrom defends it.
Markstrom trying to hold on to Fair's head to control him but Fair postures up.
Fair is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fair tries to stand but can't do so whilst Markstrom controls his leg.
Dwayne Fair has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Markstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markstrom sprawls well. Markstrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fair gets slowly back to his feet.
Markstrom tries to clinch but Fair moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fair tries to keep at a distance but Markstrom has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Fair dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Markstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fair circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markstrom stuffs the takedown.
Fair fails with a takedown attempt.
Markstrom is looking to clinch but Fair is avoiding it.
Fair swats away the attempt to clinch by Markstrom.
Markstrom tries to clinch up but Fair circles away and keeps his distance.
Markstrom misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fair sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markstrom somewhat.
Markstrom has Fair up against the cage in a clinch.
Fair gets underhooks to prevent Markstrom's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Markstrom.
Fair manages to break the clinch.
Markstrom wants to clinch up but Fair keeps it at a distance.
Markstrom wants to clinch.
Markstrom lands a high kick!
Markstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Fair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markstrom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Markstrom throws a push kick but Fair slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fair. That's going to slow Markstrom down.
Fair misses with the combination.
Markstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fair is looking to chop away at Markstrom's legs.
Fair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Markstrom checks a low kick from Fair.
Markstrom tries to clinch up.
Markstrom wants to clinch up but Fair keeps it at a distance.
Markstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fair fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markstrom.
Fair misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Fair misses
and Markstrom counters with a series of strikes. Fair will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markstrom.
Fair scores with a three punch combo!
Markstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fair counters with a series of strikes. Markstrom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Markstrom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fair is looking to stand up but Markstrom won't let him.
Markstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fair slips nicely into half guard.
Fair tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Fair.
I think Fair 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 Josh West scores the fight for Dwayne Fair!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Dwayne Fair!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Dwayne Fair!
Dwayne Fair wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Flores (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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kwan Lewis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Flores!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flores looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flores with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flores is fighting to break Lewis 's control of his arms but Lewis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Kwan Lewis has been cut.
Flores postures up in Lewis 's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores stands up over Lewis , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kwan Lewis 's cut is getting worse.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flores is controlling him.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
Flores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flores accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flores distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kwan Lewis 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kwan Lewis 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Flores!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado lands a head kick. Win smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Win counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Machado . Those never looked like landing.
Win is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado misses with a combination
and Win counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Win counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Machado goes down! Will Machado beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Fernando Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Win avoids it really well and circles away.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Win counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Machado has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Built Win!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Budiman Prang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Final Fight Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fight Guy has chosen Adagio For Strings by DJ Tiesto as his entrance music. Final Fight Guy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Budiman Prang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Final Fight Guy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prang misses with a hook.
Prang misses with an uppercut
and Fight Guy counters with a head kick.
Fight Guy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fight Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budiman Prang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Prang.
Prang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fight Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prang.
Fight Guy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Prang throws a shot to the body.
Fight Guy misses with the combination.
Prang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fight Guy throws out a loose jab but Prang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Prang misses.
Nice straight punches there by Fight Guy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fight Guy.
Prang throws the kick towards the body but Fight Guy avoids it.
Prang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fight Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fight Guy. That's going to slow Prang down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fight Guy.
Prang looks to land a left hand but Fight Guy moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fight Guy.
Fight Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fight Guy cracks the inside of Prang's front leg.
Prang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fight Guy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Prang connects with a right hand. Fight Guy shakes it off.
Prang cracks Fight Guy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prang works over Fight Guy's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Prang.
Prang works Fight Guy's body with a nice hook.
Prang cracks Fight Guy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Prang misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fight Guy slips a straight right by Prang.
Fight Guy misses with a straight right.
Fight Guy scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight Guy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prang.
Fight Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fight Guy throws a front kick aimed at Prang's knee but Prang avoids it well.
Fight Guy ducks right into an uppercut from Prang.
Prang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Prang throws the left hand but Fight Guy avoids the punch easily.
Prang feints a jab promting Fight Guy to slip. Prang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fight Guy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fight Guy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prang misses with a combination
and Fight Guy counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Prang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Prang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prang throws a looping overhand right but Fight Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Fight Guy ducks under a wild hook from Prang.
Good leg kick by Fight Guy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prang scores with a jab to the head.
Fight Guy is rocked!
Prang connects with a nice cross there... Fight Guy is looking wobbly and Prang recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Fight Guy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Prang jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Budiman Prang!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byson Baylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekwall comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park--One Step Closer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byson Baylor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekwall napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ekwall tries to buck Baylor off but Baylor is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekwall is not content to let Baylor control the position.
Baylor in side control, throwing shots but Ekwall defends.
Ekwall has one of Baylor's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekwall wants to control but Baylor postures up.
Baylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ekwall is not content to let Baylor control the position.
Ekwall manages to get to full guard.
Baylor won't allow Ekwall to sweep him here.
Baylor 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.
Baylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekwall is keeping the position for now.
Ekwall wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baylor being controlled here momentarily.
Ekwall 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.
Ekwall keeping moving, preventing Baylor from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ekwall to the ground. Baylor is now in Ekwall's guard.
Ekwall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baylor wants to control from the top but Ekwall keeps moving.
Baylor stops Ekwall from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baylor wants to control from the top but Ekwall keeps moving.
Baylor won't allow Ekwall to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ekwall is trying is best to control the position here.
Ekwall is staying active underneath Baylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekwall wants to get back to full guard.
Ekwall manages to get to full guard.
Ekwall is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baylor looking to sit in guard and control but Ekwall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekwall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baylor's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekwall is in close to Baylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ekwall trying to control but Baylor is working from the bottom.
Ekwall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Wes Ekwall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baylor gets a double leg takedown into Ekwall's guard.
Ekwall is looking to stand up but Baylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Baylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekwall is retaining full guard.
Ekwall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Ekwall throws a big right hand that misses.
Baylor keeping moving, preventing Ekwall from controlling successfully.
Ekwall throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall cracks Baylor with a solid left hand.
Ekwall throwing strikes but missing.
Ekwall controlling from the top position.
Baylor looking to control.
Ekwall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ekwall throwing strikes but missing.
Wes Ekwall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekwall connects with a couple of short punches.
Baylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekwall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekwall postures up and lands a big shot to Baylor's brow.
Ekwall trying to control the position from guard on top but Baylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekwall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ekwall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ekwall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ekwall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ekwall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baylor is breathing heavily.
Ekwall has gone for a leg lock! Baylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ekwall's guard.
Ekwall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekwall uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ekwall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baylor's guard.
Ekwall controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekwall is one step ahead there.
Baylor working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekwall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Ekwall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Ekwall.
Baylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byson Baylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ekwall sprawls well initially but Baylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ekwall tries to get to full guard but Baylor has control of the leg.
Baylor seems to be working for a kimura but Ekwall defends the submission attempt.
Baylor is looking for a kimura but Ekwall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baylor to get the leverage.
Ekwall pushes Baylor off looking to stand but Baylor dives back in and keeps control.
Baylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Baylor is trying to work for a kimura but Ekwall is defending well.
Baylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekwall pushes Baylor off looking to stand but Baylor dives back in and keeps control.
Ekwall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ekwall is looking for a sweep. Baylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baylor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ekwall to regain full guard.
Ekwall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ekwall 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ekwall has Baylor pulled in close to control his posture.
Ekwall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ekwall not doing much here.
Ekwall drops an elbow to the side of Baylor's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baylor gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baylor is rocked!
Ekwall is in close to Baylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baylor is still in real trouble! Can Ekwall finish him?
Ekwall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baylor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ekwall has his hands clasped together but Baylor extends an breaks Ekwall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Baylor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byson Baylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zeth Saarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarsgard's entrance music is A Perfect Circle - Passive. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Zeth Saarsgard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zeth Saarsgard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
154 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeth Saarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarsgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Saarsgard throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Saarsgard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saarsgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Saarsgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarsgard misses with a wild body shot.
Saarsgard misses with a body shot.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarsgard tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarsgard throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Saarsgard ducks down to avoid it.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarsgard throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Saarsgard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarsgard slips under a jab.
Saarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saarsgard tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarsgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarsgard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarsgard blocks a jab.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Saarsgard throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Saarsgard is looking to wear down Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeth Saarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saarsgard!
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos moves to the back position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarsgard fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
Saarsgard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Saarsgard is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Santos controlling the position well here. Saarsgard rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saarsgard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Saarsgard controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Santos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Saarsgard holding both Santos 's hands and preventing any damage.
Saarsgard rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Saarsgard is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Saarsgard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos controlling the position well here. Saarsgard rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Santos 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.
Saarsgard misses the jab.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
Saarsgard with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarsgard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarsgard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saarsgard somewhat.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saarsgard back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saarsgard throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Good shot there by Santos.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarsgard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeth Saarsgard is winning the standup battle so far.
Saarsgard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarsgard on the side of the head.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
Santos is working for a kimura but Saarsgard is defending it quite comfortably.
Saarsgard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos connects with a right hand. Saarsgard shakes it off.
Santos sizes up Saarsgard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saarsgard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Saarsgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarsgard.
Saarsgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarsgard. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarsgard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Saarsgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Saarsgard takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Saarsgard defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Saarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saarsgard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Santos misses.
Saarsgard scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saarsgard shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeth Saarsgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Santos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Saarsgard is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos tries for a kimura but Saarsgard is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.
Andre Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saarsgard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos prevents Saarsgard from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Saarsgard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarsgard.
Santos throws a body punch but Saarsgard moves out of range.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saarsgard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Saarsgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeth Saarsgard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saarsgard misses the jab.
Saarsgard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saarsgard's head backwards.
Saarsgard thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Saarsgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos staying out of range there.
Saarsgard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saarsgard staying out of range there.
Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos is rocked!
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Saarsgard finish him?
Saarsgard throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Saarsgard digs a good hook to Santos's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Saarsgard. Those never looked like landing.
Saarsgard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saarsgard misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Saarsgard. Those never looked like landing.
Saarsgard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarsgard looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Saarsgard fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarsgard throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saarsgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos swings for the body but Saarsgard moves out of range.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarsgard misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saarsgard's guard now.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saarsgard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Saarsgard's legs - danger averted.
Saarsgard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saarsgard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saarsgard tries to get out of the position.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Saarsgard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saarsgard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saarsgard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saarsgard working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Saarsgard working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Saarsgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saarsgard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saarsgard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saarsgard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saarsgard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Saarsgard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
Saarsgard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarsgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saarsgard pushes Santos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santos jabs at Saarsgard's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Saarsgard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarsgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard looking for submissions off his back.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarsgard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saarsgard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
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!
Saarsgard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Saarsgard looking for submissions off his back.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Saarsgard is keeping him busy.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard actively working from the bottom here.
Saarsgard is trying to stand.
Saarsgard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saarsgard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Saarsgard is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Saarsgard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Saarsgard manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Saarsgard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarsgard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeth Saarsgard clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Saarsgard.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Saarsgard tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Saarsgard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Saarsgard fails with the takedown.
Saarsgard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarsgard. Saarsgard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Saarsgard does no damage.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saarsgard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeth Saarsgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos lands with a right hand.
Saarsgard throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Saarsgard misses.
Saarsgard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos throws a body punch but Saarsgard moves out of range.
Saarsgard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Saarsgard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Saarsgard's head back.
Santos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarsgard momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saarsgard's half guard.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Santos passes to full mount!
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!
Santos gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarsgard.
Saarsgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarsgard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Saarsgard throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Saarsgard misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Saarsgard defends it.
Santos trying to control the action but Saarsgard is working from the bottom.
Saarsgard is looking to escape.
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andre Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarsgard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids the body shot from Saarsgard.
Saarsgard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saarsgard swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saarsgard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarsgard misses with a hook to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarsgard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saarsgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Santos misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Santos dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saarsgard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos cracks Saarsgard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarsgard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saarsgard looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Saarsgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarsgard.
Saarsgard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saarsgard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.
Saarsgard is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos won't let Saarsgard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Santos controlling from mount.
Saarsgard wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Saarsgard tries to buck Santos off but he can't manage it.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the back.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saarsgard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos controlling the position well here. Saarsgard rolled but Santos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saarsgard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andre Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saarsgard throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Saarsgard misses with a body shot.
Saarsgard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarsgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarsgard digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Saarsgard avoids the body shot from Santos.
Saarsgard throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Saarsgard misses.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saarsgard misses the jab.
Santos scores with a jab. Saarsgard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saarsgard throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saarsgard. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saarsgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Saarsgard misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarsgard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Santos misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Andre Santos!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Zeth Saarsgard!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Decimus Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light 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, Decimus Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aurelio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Aurelio is defending the strikes.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Aurelio dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Aurelio tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Aurelio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aurelio looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Aurelio badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jackson around the waist but Jackson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jackson is the winner by TKO! Jackson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rampage Jackson!
Rampage Jackson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Snoop DoGG. Jackson has chosen Pants On tha Ground as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricky Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Davis tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
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!
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Davis has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson is working Davis over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Davis's ribcage. Davis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is working Davis over against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis is rocked!
Jackson dips a shoulder and cracks Davis with a mighty uppercut! Davis falls back against the cage and Jackson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Davis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jackson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack Johnson throws a one two combo.
Anthony Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack Johnson.
Anthony Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anthony Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Anthony Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Jack Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack Johnson tries to avoid it.
Jack Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anthony Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Jack Johnson pushes him off.
Jack Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack Johnson misses the target.
Jack Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anthony Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack Johnson circles away.
Anthony Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony Johnson motions for Jack Johnson to come forward. Anthony Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anthony Johnson. That's going to slow Jack Johnson down.
A left and a right from Jack Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Anthony Johnson moves into the clinch.
Anthony Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anthony Johnson wants to stand but Jack Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Anthony Johnson stands up and waves to Jack Johnson to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anthony Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jack Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony Johnson tries to clinch there but Jack Johnson circles away.
Anthony Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Jack Johnson pushes him off.
Anthony Johnson throws a head kick but Jack Johnson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Jack Johnson in a clinch.
Anthony Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anthony Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Jack Johnson to the mat.
Anthony Johnson wants to sweep here but Jack Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Jack Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Anthony Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anthony Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anthony Johnson stands and steps away. Jack Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jack Johnson slips under a jab.
Anthony Johnson wants to clinch up but Jack Johnson keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson scores with a head kick. Jack Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Jack Johnson.
Decent striking displayed by Jack Johnson there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anthony Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony Johnson wants to clinch
and Jack Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jack Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anthony Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anthony Johnson tries to clinch up.
Jack Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Anthony Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Jack Johnson off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Jack Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anthony Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Anthony Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Jack Johnson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Anthony Johnson.
Anthony Johnson throws a head kick that Jack Johnson semi-blocks.
Anthony Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anthony Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony Johnson scores with a push kick.
Jack Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jack Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anthony Johnson blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Johnson blocks the body kick.
Anthony Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Jack Johnson pushes him off.
Anthony Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson misses with a straight right.
Anthony Johnson tries to clinch up.
Anthony Johnson wants to clinch up but Jack Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Anthony Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Johnson throws a combination. Anthony Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jack Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anthony Johnson - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony Johnson misses with a body kick.
Anthony Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anthony Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anthony Johnson instigates a clinch.
Jack Johnson is trying to pull guard but Anthony Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anthony Johnson.
Nice elbow from Anthony Johnson.
It looks like Jack Johnson has been cut.
Jack Johnson wants a takedown.
Anthony Johnson lands an elbow inside that Jack Johnson shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Johnson'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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony Johnson. Jack Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Anthony Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jack Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Anthony Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jack Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Jack Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Anthony Johnson's takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anthony Johnson. That's going to slow Jack Johnson down.
Anthony Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Johnson takes a swing at Anthony Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Jack Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Anthony Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Jack Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack Johnson tries to avoid it.
Anthony Johnson looks to land a body kick but Jack Johnson moved away.
Anthony Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Jack Johnson in a clinch.
Jack Johnson has Anthony Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anthony Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anthony Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Jack Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jack Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jack Johnson stops Anthony Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson stands up from half guard.
A jab from Jack Johnson does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack Johnson works over Anthony Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Anthony Johnson wants to clinch.
Anthony Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anthony Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack Johnson throws a hook but Anthony Johnson avoids it easily.
Anthony Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jack Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony Johnson backing up. Anthony Johnson nods at Jack Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
A solid body kick from Anthony Johnson.
Jack Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony Johnson.
Jack Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anthony Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jack Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anthony Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Jack Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anthony Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jack Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Anthony Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jack Johnson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jack Johnson'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.
Anthony Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jack Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jack Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Jack Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anthony Johnson wants to clinch up but Jack Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Anthony Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Jack Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Anthony Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jack Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anthony Johnson can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jack Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jack Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anthony Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack Johnson.
Anthony Johnson tries to clinch but Jack Johnson moves away
and Jack Johnson moves into the clinch.
Anthony Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Jack Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Anthony Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Anthony Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Anthony Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Jack Johnson has Anthony Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anthony Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anthony Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Anthony Johnson.
Anthony Johnson has Jack Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jack Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Johnson pulls guard.
Anthony Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anthony Johnson, not yet.
Jack Johnson passes Anthony Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jack Johnson escapes and gets back to his feet.
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!
Jack Johnson with a jab.
Anthony Johnson throws a wild body kick that Jack Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Jack Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Anthony Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Jack Johnson moves out of range easily.
Jack Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Anthony Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jack Johnson circles away.
Jack Johnson misses with the combination.
Anthony Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anthony Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack Johnson.
A big right from Jack Johnson misses.
Anthony Johnson misses with a double jab
enabling Jack Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Anthony Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anthony Johnson cracks the inside of Jack Johnson's front leg.
Anthony Johnson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jack Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Anthony Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anthony Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jack Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Johnson moves away from the strike by Jack Johnson.
Anthony Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anthony Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anthony Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jack Johnson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack Johnson forces Anthony Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Jack Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jack Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anthony Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Jack Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anthony Johnson misses with a head kick.
Anthony Johnson throws a front kick that sends Jack Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Jack Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick from Anthony Johnson lands but Jack Johnson takes it in his stride.
Anthony Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthony Johnson throws a head kick that Jack Johnson semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anthony Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anthony Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Anthony Johnson.
Anthony Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack Johnson.
Anthony Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson connects with a jab.
Jack Johnson wants to clinch up but Anthony Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Anthony Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Jack Johnson avoids it.
Anthony Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack Johnson's head.
Anthony Johnson thows a body kick. Jack Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anthony Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Anthony Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Jack Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony Johnson.
Anthony Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Jack Johnson pushes him off.
Anthony Johnson walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack Johnson connects with a right hand. Anthony Johnson shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anthony Johnson 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Anthony Johnson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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