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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maino- All the above . Edgar Alvarez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Jackson.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the cage.
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!
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson cracks Alvarez with a big elbow.
Jackson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow but Alvarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alvarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson breaks from Alvarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alvarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Alvarez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
D J Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvarez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alvarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alvarez parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alvarez to escape.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Alvarez manages to retain guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alvarez some visible discomfort.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvarez is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Alvarez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvarez is avoiding damage well.
Alvarez dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alvarez is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alvarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Alvarez defends.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Alvarez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Alvarez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Alvarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Alvarez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Alvarez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jackson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D J Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Alvarez.
Edgar Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Jackson.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
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.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Alvarez manages to get underhooks.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvarez defending well though.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edgar Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alvarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alvarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson cracks Alvarez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Alvarez manages to avoid easily.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
D J Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Alvarez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
D J Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 44:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D J Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sye Moon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and António Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's a kind of magic by Queen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sye Moon Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, António Maia!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like António Maia has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim throws a leg kick but Maia moved away.
Maia walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Maia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia takes one to the chin there.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Maia looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Sye Moon Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of António Maia.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Kim throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maia pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Kim throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Kim takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kim misses with a few strikes there.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Sye Moon Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia won't allow Kim to get back to his feet.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Maia content to stall in guard here.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Kim. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sye Moon Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on António Maia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Maia throws a solid leg kick but Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maia.
Kim defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Kim is in trouble now - Maia has advanced to mount!
Kim has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Maia connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kim to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Maia looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kim covering up well and avoiding damage.
Maia is throwing strikes by Kim counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Kim regains half guard.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Kim is trying to stand.
Maia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia working Kim over with strikes.
Maia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kim is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Maia seems content to control.
Kim wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kim wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia is stalling here but it's allowed Kim to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
António Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on António Maia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maia tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Kim misses.
Maia looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Maia.
Kim throws a low kick, looking for Maia's leg but Maia calmly moves out of range.
Kim misses with a few strikes there.
Maia takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Kim does no damage.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Maia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim connects with a jab.
Maia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kim lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maia misses with a low kick as Kim jumps back.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with the combination.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sye Moon Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sye Moon Kim clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on António Maia'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.
Maia throws a body kick that misses.
Kim staying out of range there.
Maia shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kim cracks Maia with a good jab.
Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Kim throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kim is pushing Maia's head away, looking to escape. Maia manages to hold on to the position though.
Maia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maia trying to control the position but Kim is working away.
Kim is trying to get back to his feet.
Maia cracks Kim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kim is not content to let Maia control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kim's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kim blocking the ground and pound.
Maia controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Kim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kim is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maia content just to control the position here.
Kim trying desperately to get to his feet.
António Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia scoring with strikes but Kim is staying in there.
Maia with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maia lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kim's face.
Kim is rocked!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maia unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kim wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Maia celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). António Maia!
After the fight, António Maia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killer Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McBiggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Elite has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Killer Elite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty McBiggy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBiggy misses with a hook. Elite ducked under it nicely.
McBiggy slips a straight right by Elite.
Elite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McBiggy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McBiggy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elite is out of range.
McBiggy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elite.
Nice uppercut there from Elite.
McBiggy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elite is trying to stand up here but McBiggy is controlling him well.
McBiggy is trying to work for a kimura but Elite is defending well.
McBiggy is working for a kimura here but Elite manages to reverse the position and he's now in McBiggy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elite wanted to stand there but McBiggy had control of the position.
Elite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBiggy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Elite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Killer Elite wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McBiggy slips a jab from Elite.
McBiggy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBiggy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Elite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBiggy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBiggy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elite defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elite throws an overhand right that lands on McBiggy's shoulder, as McBiggy tries to avoid the shot.
McBiggy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elite is fending him off so far but McBiggy persists. Nope, Elite circles away and we're back to standing.
Elite throws a shot from downtown. McBiggy moves away and avoids it.
McBiggy throws a jab but it's blocked by Elite.
McBiggy moves in looking to clinch but Elite pushes him off.
Elite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBiggy finds it's way round the side to connect with Elite's head.
McBiggy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elite.
McBiggy takes a swing at Elite's ribcage but misses.
McBiggy misses with a hook.
Elite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elite misses with a body shot.
McBiggy throws a right and a left that Elite avoids nicely.
McBiggy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elite closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Scotty McBiggy has been cut.
McBiggy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBiggy looks gassed!
Elite misses with a straight left.
McBiggy moves out of range of the strikes.
McBiggy throws a series of punches but Elite avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Elite misses.
Elite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBiggy manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBiggy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elite scores with a decent looking hook.
Elite lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McBiggy is rocked!
Elite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBiggy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBiggy is still on wobbly legs! Can Elite finish him?
Killer Elite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elite lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in McBiggy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Elite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killer Elite!
Killer Elite decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Meesters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ekwall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Linkin Park--One Step Closer. 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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145 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bart Meesters!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Meesters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ekwall managing to control the position.
Meesters preventing the sweep.
Ekwall being controlled here, momentarily.
Meesters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekwall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Wes Ekwall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ekwall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meesters, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall successfully pulls guard.
Ekwall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meesters is one step ahead there.
Meesters trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meesters preventing the sweep.
Bart Meesters has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meesters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meesters wants to control but Ekwall is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meesters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ekwall tries to improve position but can't.
Meesters tries for a kimura but Ekwall is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ekwall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekwall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekwall moves into full guard.
Ekwall is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters trying to control but Ekwall is working from the bottom.
Ekwall pulls Meesters in close to his closed guard and prevents Meesters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ekwall is trying to control the position but Meesters postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wes Ekwall just wasn't active enough.
Meesters scores with a takedown into Ekwall's guard.
Meesters won't allow Ekwall to sweep him here.
Meesters postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meesters trying to move into half guard but instead Ekwall has managed to sweep!
Ekwall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ekwall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekwall wants to control from the top but Meesters keeps moving.
Ekwall lands a couple of elbows.
Meesters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekwall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meesters is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekwall postures up and lands a big shot to Meesters's brow.
Ekwall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
That's time! Ekwall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekwall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ekwall tries to close the distance and clinch but Meesters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meesters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekwall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meesters is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ekwall is tapping! Great win for Meesters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Meesters!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Smith has chosen Septic Flesh - Anubis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
249 lbs
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaron Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
David Smith is looking to clinch.
David Smith tries to clinch but Aaron Smith is having none of it.
David Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aaron Smith gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aaron Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
David Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Aaron Smith dominates the positioning.
Aaron Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
David Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Aaron Smith scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aaron Smith trying to control the position but David Smith is working away.
Aaron Smith lands an elbow.
David Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
David Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aaron Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, David Smith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aaron Smith's guard! Nice work there by David Smith!
Aaron Smith pulls David Smith in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Smith is posturing up here but Aaron Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! David Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and David Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Aaron Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshan comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - I'm Back. Kowalsky has chosen face fisted as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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34
182 lbs
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27
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Roshan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kowalsky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalsky misses with a body shot.
Kowalsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kowalsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roshan pushes Kowalsky off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalsky digs a good body shot into Roshan's ribs.
Roshan tried to score with a low kick but Kowalsky checks it.
Kowalsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Kowalsky swings for the body but Roshan moves out of range.
Kowalsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshan moves away.
Roshan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kowalsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roshan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kowalsky's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kowalsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalsky has a closed guard, preventing Roshan from standing up.
Kowalsky has control of Roshan's left arm, preventing Roshan from doing any damage.
Kowalsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky wants to sweep here but Roshan controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roshan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalsky's guard.
Jan Kowalsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roshan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kowalsky's guard.
Kowalsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalsky pulls Roshan in close to his closed guard and prevents Roshan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roshan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowalsky is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky has control of Roshan's left arm, preventing Roshan from doing any damage.
Kowalsky doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roshan throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalsky rushes Roshan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roshan avoiding damage as Kowalsky throws knees to the body.
Kowalsky has clasped his hands together around Roshan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Roshan is trying to buck Kowalsky off.
Kowalsky tries for a kimura but Roshan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky is looking to take a break and control but Roshan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalsky tries to advance to mount but can't.
Roshan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roshan tries to clinch up but Kowalsky circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Kowalsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roshan throws a head kick but Kowalsky moves out of range.
Kowalsky moves into range and clinches up with Roshan.
Kowalsky breaks from the clinch.
Kowalsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roshan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalsky.
Roshan tries to sprawl but Kowalsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kowalsky prevents Roshan from standing back up.
Kowalsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Roshan is staying active underneath Kowalsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roshan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kowalsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky thows a huge punch but Roshan dodges it nicely.
Kowalsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kowalsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalsky wants to control but Roshan is keeping him busy.
Roshan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalsky.
Roshan wants to get back to his feet.
Roshan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roshan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky uses his free foot to push down on Roshan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roshan.
Kowalsky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roshan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kowalsky.
Kowalsky tries to control but Roshan wriggling away.
Kowalsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Roshan is having none of 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!
Kowalsky looking to control but Roshan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roshan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky controlling from mount.
Roshan is in a horrible position here. Kowalsky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Roshan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kowalsky throws some wild stikes that Roshan manages to avoid easily.
Kowalsky trying to control but Roshan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kowalsky throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kowalsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Roshan frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalsky gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalsky. Roshan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalsky swings for the body but Roshan moves out of range.
Kowalsky moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roshan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kowalsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roshan is looking to stand up but Kowalsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Kowalsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Roshan has wrist control.
Kowalsky drops back looking for a leg! Roshan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roshan manages to kick Kowalsky off! Kowalsky jumps back into Roshan's guard.
Kowalsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalsky looking to sit in guard and control but Roshan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking to control.
Roshan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalsky's guard.
Roshan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roshan wants to get up but he can't break Kowalsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roshan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roshan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roshan!
Kowalsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kowalsky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Roshan because Kowalsky loaded up on that one.
Jan Kowalsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roshan is now in Kowalsky's guard. A big mistake from Kowalsky there, giving up the dominant position!
Kowalsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roshan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kowalsky.
Roshan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalsky.
Kowalsky won't allow Roshan to get back to his feet.
Kowalsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roshan keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roshan is looking to stand up but Kowalsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Kowalsky is in close to Roshan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roshan keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
Kowalsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalsky postures up in Roshan's guard and throws a big left but Roshan blocks it.
Roshan keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
Roshan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kowalsky is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalsky really 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.
Roshan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Damian Roshan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roshan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roshan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jan Kowalsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Roshan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalsky rushes Roshan and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalsky tightens his grip and picks Roshan up, before dumping him to the ground. Roshan manages to land in guard.
Roshan keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Kowalsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kowalsky pushes Roshan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Roshan has double underhooks.
Kowalsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalsky has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roshan uses from the top position.
Kowalsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roshan wants to stand but Kowalsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kowalsky pulls Roshan in close to his closed guard and prevents Roshan from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Kowalsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roshan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roshan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalsky pulls guard effortlessly.
Kowalsky looking to control.
Roshan gets to his feet - Kowalsky follows without any prompting.
Roshan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kowalsky!
Roshan gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kowalsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalsky lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Roshan's guard.
Roshan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kowalsky is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalsky dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Kowalsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kowalsky trying to control from Roshan's half guard. Roshan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roshan pushes Kowalsky off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kowalsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roshan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalsky.
Roshan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kowalsky postures up in Roshan's guard and throws a big left but Roshan blocks it.
Kowalsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roshan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalsky wants to stand but Roshan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kowalsky throws a strike but Roshan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kowalsky controls Roshan momentarily but Roshan frees himself.
Roshan stands and steps away. Kowalsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kowalsky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Kowalsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roshan postures up.
Roshan wants to stand but Kowalsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kowalsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roshan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Roshan because Kowalsky loaded up on that one.
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Roshan is squirming around nicely.
Damian Roshan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalsky with good strikes from the mount here!
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Roshan is squirming around nicely.
Jan Kowalsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roshan is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kowalsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kowalsky tries to control but Roshan wriggling away.
Roshan is trying to escape the mount but Kowalsky keeps good control and instead manages to take Roshan's back.
Kowalsky has managed to slip his arm under Roshan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Roshan is tapping out! Submission win for Kowalsky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Kowalsky!
Jan Kowalsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Duenas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to California Gurls. McGirk has chosen This Is Who I Am as his entrance music. Dirt McGirk struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Reece Edward Duenas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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32
162 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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26
172 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duenas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGirk backs up against the cage.
Duenas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGirk connects with a nice looking jab.
Duenas tries to clinch but McGirk is having none of it.
Duenas scores with a body shot.
McGirk throws out a loose jab but Duenas uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGirk tries to bum rush Duenas with a series of wild strikes but Duenas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGirk misses with an uppercut. Duenas saw that one coming.
Duenas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duenas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duenas scores with a hook to the body.
McGirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGirk blocks an elbow strike.
McGirk is leaning against Duenas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Duenas is controlling him.
McGirk tries to break the clinch but Duenas is controlling the position.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duenas is struggling to control the position.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duenas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duenas lands with a short shot to the head.
Duenas pulls McGirk into guard.
Duenas looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGirk is one step ahead there.
McGirk wants to stand but Duenas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Duenas looking for a sweep. Not yet Duenas, not yet.
Duenas is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk tries to stand but Duenas is controlling from the bottom.
McGirk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Duenas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGirk manages to get himself to full guard.
Duenas trying to control but McGirk is working from the bottom.
Duenas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGirk dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas has a closed guard, preventing McGirk from standing up.
Duenas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGirk wants to stand but Duenas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duenas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McGirk rolls with it to try and escape but Duenas cranks on the arm and McGirk is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reece Edward Duenas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashida Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Uusierkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Die Antwoord - "Fish Paste". The crowd seem to be enjoying Uusierkki's choice of entrance music: E-Z Rollers - Haze. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ashida Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuomas Uusierkki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusierkki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uusierkki is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
Uusierkki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uusierkki.
Uusierkki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uusierkki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uusierkki prevents Kai from getting back to his feet.
Uusierkki throws a big right hand that misses.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Uusierkki from controlling successfully.
Uusierkki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusierkki throws an elbow that misses. Kai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uusierkki's guard. Nice move by Kai!
Kai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kai postures up in Uusierkki's guard and throws a big left but Uusierkki blocks it.
Kai looking to sit in guard and control but Uusierkki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kai is on top in guard.
Kai wants to control from the top but Uusierkki keeps moving.
Kai throwing strikes but missing.
Kai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai pushes down on Uusierkki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kai throwing shots but Uusierkki is blocking nicely.
Uusierkki is trying to stand up here but Kai is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Kai.
Kai trying to pass the guard but Uusierkki defending well.
Kai is looking to stall here but Uusierkki recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kai thumps Uusierkki with a low kick.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uusierkki's calf.
Uusierkki wants to clinch
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Kai both land. Nice combination.
Uusierkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuomas Uusierkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusierkki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai avoids the body shot from Uusierkki.
Kai scores with a push kick.
Uusierkki avoids the head kick by Kai.
Kai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kai lands a head kick!
Uusierkki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kai but Kai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tuomas Uusierkki has been cut.
Kai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uusierkki. That did some damage!
Uusierkki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kai.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uusierkki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kai.
Uusierkki shoots in but no luck this time.
Uusierkki looks gassed!
Kai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uusierkki takes a step back to recover.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uusierkki doesn't seem bothered though.
Kai moves away from the strike by Uusierkki.
Both fighters circling a little - Kai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kai scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uusierkki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick there by Kai.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kai scores with a body shot.
Uusierkki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kai.
Kai lands a brutal head kick. Uusierkki looks out on his feet and Kai throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ashida Kai!
A relieved looking Ashida Kai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Killed the Pirates. Peregrin Broadfoot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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28
185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior blocks a jab.
Broadfoot looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Junior throws the left hand but Broadfoot avoids the punch easily.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Broadfoot landing a few strikes.
Broadfoot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Broadfoot connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Junior some visible discomfort.
Broadfoot throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Junior works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Broadfoot sits in half guard.
Broadfoot working Junior over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broadfoot.
Junior is not content to let Broadfoot control the position.
Broadfoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Broadfoot is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Broadfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Broadfoot lands a nice short elbow.
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Broadfoot lands a nice short elbow.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Broadfoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Broadfoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broadfoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Broadfoot working over Junior with some ground and pound. Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior gets full guard.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broadfoot throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot looking to sit in guard and control but Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadfoot wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Broadfoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Broadfoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broadfoot tries to hold on but Junior postures up.
Broadfoot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Broadfoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junior controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broadfoot tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Broadfoot fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Broadfoot seems unphased.
It looks like Peregrin Broadfoot has been cut.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Broadfoot misses with a body shot.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broadfoot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Junior scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Broadfoot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and Broadfoot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. Broadfoot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Broadfoot scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior clobbers Broadfoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Broadfoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Broadfoot drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Junior. That's going to slow Broadfoot down.
Thiago Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Broadfoot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Junior works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadfoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Broadfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
Thiago Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peregrin Broadfoot.
Broadfoot shoots in looking for a takedown but Junior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Broadfoot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to land a body kick but Broadfoot moved away.
A good leg kick by Junior.
Junior missing with a left hand there. Broadfoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broadfoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Broadfoot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Junior is not content to let Broadfoot control the position.
Junior tries to bench press Broadfoot off him but Broadfoot keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot working away.
Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Broadfoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior is not content to let Broadfoot control the position.
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Broadfoot throws an elbow but Junior slips to the side and avoids it well.
Broadfoot lands a few punches from side control.
Broadfoot tries to score with some ground and pound. Junior controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Broadfoot working the head and body with strikes.
Broadfoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Broadfoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broadfoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior looks to land a combination. Broadfoot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thiago Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Broadfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Broadfoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junior lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Peregrin Broadfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Broadfoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Broadfoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junior as he jumps to the side.
Thiago Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peregrin Broadfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broadfoot at a distance.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broadfoot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Broadfoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Broadfoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Broadfoot misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Broadfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junior throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot thows a body shot but no joy.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Broadfoot walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Broadfoot is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior works on Broadfoot's body with a couple of short punches.
Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Junior digs a right hand underneath Broadfoot's ribcage. Broadfoot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Junior lands a body punch in the clinch.
Junior works on Broadfoot's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Junior.
Nice body punch from Junior.
Broadfoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broadfoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a series of punches but Broadfoot moves out of range.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Peregrin Broadfoot's cut even more.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Broadfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Broadfoot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broadfoot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Broadfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Broadfoot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and Broadfoot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. Broadfoot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Junior misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Broadfoot or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior which made him look bad.
Junior scores with a jab. Broadfoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Junior misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Junior clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Broadfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Junior finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Broadfoot throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Broadfoot scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Broadfoot scores with a nice strike.
Broadfoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes.
Broadfoot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadfoot.
Peregrin Broadfoot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broadfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Broadfoot is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Junior looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Broadfoot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Junior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broadfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior trying to hold on to Broadfoot's head to control him but Broadfoot postures up.
Junior regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Broadfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Broadfoot prevents Junior from getting back to his feet.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot stands up over Junior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Broadfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Broadfoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Broadfoot working the ground and pound.
Broadfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Broadfoot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Junior is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Broadfoot scores with punches from side control.
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!
Broadfoot landing strikes.
Junior takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Junior is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Broadfoot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Broadfoot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Broadfoot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Broadfoot lands a strong strike to the head of Junior. That's dazed him! Broadfoot looking to finish here. Junior is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Broadfoot lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Forgotten as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Spade closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spade.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spade blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Spade.
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Spade.
Simpson is leaning against Spade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow.
A hook to the body from Spade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Spade pushes Simpson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson pushes Spade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spade takes a shot to the head.
Spade takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Spade.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spade prevents it.
Simpson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Spade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Spade wants to improve his position but instead Simpson has moved into half guard.
Spade moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simpson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spade's back!
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson covering up well under a series of strikes from Spade.
Simpson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spade working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spade looking for the choke but no joy.
Simpson trying to control the position but Spade manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is landing with strikes from the back.
Spade looking for the choke but no joy.
Simpson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade struggling to land strikes to the head as Simpson covers up.
Spade has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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 Scott Spade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spade misses the jab.
Spade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spade tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Spade.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Spade.
Spade lands a high kick!
Spade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spade throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Spade's leg but Spade calmly moves out of range.
Simpson wants to clinch.
Spade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simpson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spade tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Spade misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spade throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Spade's body. Spade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spade tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spade to the ground. Spade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simpson throws a jab when Spade was well out of range.
Spade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson tries to clinch but Spade is having none of it.
Spade throws a body kick that misses.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spade.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Spade.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body. Spade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Spade misses.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Spade sees coming a mile off.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spade quickly recovers to half guard.
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spade trying to control but Simpson postures up.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Spade is defending well.
Simpson throwing shots but Spade is blocking nicely.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simpson is working away from the top position though.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade looking for subs from the bottom but Simpson mounts him!
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spade is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Scott Spade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Simpson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Spade tries to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade is looking to improve his position.
Spade tries to kick Simpson off but Simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Simpson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Scott Spade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spade misses with a body shot.
Simpson blocks a head kick by Spade.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spade tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spade darts in trying to clinch
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spade.
Spade tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
Spade throws a head kick that half lands.
Spade throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Spade.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Spade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spade connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spade catches Simpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spade cracks Simpson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spade lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spade. That's going to slow Simpson down.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Spade moved out of range nicely.
Simpson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spade to the mat! Spade manages to get full guard.
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson postures up.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Simpson passes into half guard.
Simpson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spade manages to get to full guard.
Spade managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Spade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson passes into half guard.
Simpson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson trying to advance position but Spade counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Spade's brow.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Scott Spade did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spade throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Spade lands a lovely overhand right.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Spade swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Spade rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Spade prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Spade misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Simpson lands but Spade takes it in his stride.
Simpson throws a front kick that sends Spade stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spade sprawls well. Spade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Spade tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Spade.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spade's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simpson 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.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson connects with an inside leg kick.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade tries to move into range but Simpson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
Simpson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spade closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Gunner Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spade misses with some punches.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Spade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson working aggressively here.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Spade.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Good body shot from Spade.
Simpson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spade after a bit of a struggle.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Simpson.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Spade scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
Spade lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Spade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spade blocking some punches.
Spade misses with a body punch.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spade lands a nice uppercut.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade had his way with Gunner Simpson in 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. And we move into the final round!
Spade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gunner Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Spade wants to control but Simpson is keeping busy.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.
Spade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spade is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Spade taking some punishment here, with Simpson in his half guard.
Spade is looking to control Simpson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spade avoid being mounted?
Simpson lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Simpson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spade is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spade is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard.
Spade trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Simpson manages to pass to mount!
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simpson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simpson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is working for a guillotine from mount but Spade frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simpson prevents Spade from getting the reversal.
Simpson throws some wild stikes that Spade manages to avoid easily.
Simpson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simpson with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Spade!
Scott Spade is the new middleweight champion!
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