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TDCL 49- Hilo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christina Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalsky comes to the cage accompanied by face fisted. Ellis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by her song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Powerful takedowns
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kowalsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christina Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ellis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ellis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ellis is thwarting Kowalsky's attempts to control the position.
Ellis is trying for a kimura here. Kowalsky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ellis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christina Ellis!
Christina Ellis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dj Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Method Man, Redman- Da Rockwilder. Roshan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac - Last Mother Fucker Breathin'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Roshan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Roshan prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Roshan breaks the clinch.
Roshan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Roshan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a combination. Roshan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roshan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones forces Roshan back against the cage and clinches.
Roshan breaks from the clinch.
Roshan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roshan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Roshan is retaining full guard.
Jones won't allow Roshan to get back to his feet.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Roshan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones 's guard.
Roshan stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
Roshan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Roshan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roshan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones , up you get!
Jones gets caught napping as Roshan dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Roshan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Roshan stands up from Jones 's guard - Roshan perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Roshan moves out of range.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Roshan counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Roshan connects with the punch.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roshan.
Roshan darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roshan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Roshan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Roshan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones tries to bum rush Roshan with a series of wild strikes but Roshan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roshan.
Jones dives in and grabs Roshan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roshan pushes down on Jones 's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Jones .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roshan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Roshan is just out of range.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roshan.
Roshan feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Roshan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roshan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Roshan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Roshan has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan 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 throws a nice head kick!
Jones tries to bum rush Roshan with a series of wild strikes but Roshan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Roshan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Damian Roshan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roshan is pressing down on Jones 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roshan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Roshan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Roshan in his half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Roshan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roshan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roshan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roshan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Roshan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roshan wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Roshan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roshan preventing the sweep.
Roshan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roshan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damian Roshan.
Roshan scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roshan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Roshan counters with a straight right hand.
Dj Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Roshan tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roshan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a jab when Roshan was well out of range.
Roshan clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshan.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roshan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshan gets a double leg takedown into Jones 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roshan content to stall in guard here.
Roshan slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roshan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roshan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Roshan is now in Jones 's guard.
Roshan advances position into side control!
Roshan decides to stand back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones tries to clinch but Roshan moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Roshan is having none of it.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Roshan counters with a nice body kick.
Roshan scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Roshan counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roshan clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roshan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roshan counters with a head kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Roshan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roshan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is being controlled here.
Roshan works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roshan lands a big elbow.
Roshan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roshan prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Roshan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roshan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roshan working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Roshan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roshan controlling his opponent.
Roshan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roshan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roshan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roshan controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan really dominated that round.
That's time! Jones 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roshan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roshan counters with a straight right hand.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roshan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots and misses
and Roshan counters with a leg kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roshan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roshan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roshan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roshan can pounce on him.
Dj Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Roshan.
Roshan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roshan delivers a nice body kick.
Roshan gets the takedown into side control.
Roshan stands up.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Roshan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roshan.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones has his foot on Roshan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roshan works his way back into a safe position though.
Roshan works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Roshan lands a couple of digs.
Roshan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Roshan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roshan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones 's head.
Roshan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roshan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Damian Roshan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Roshan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Damian Roshan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roshan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Roshan.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Roshan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dj Jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Roshan blocks the low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Roshan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Roshan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roshan - that will leave a mark!
Roshan lands a jab-cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roshan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roshan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roshan is in Jones 's guard.
Roshan postures up and lands a big shot to Jones 's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Jones 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roshan throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roshan.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Roshan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones 's head.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones shoots and misses
and Roshan counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Roshan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones 's guard.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roshan defends well.
Roshan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roshan slows the pace down in half guard.
Roshan slips a nice elbow through Jones 's hands, connecting with Jones 's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Roshan decides to stand up.
Dj Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roshan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Roshan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roshan tries to stand and escape but Jones actually recovers to full guard.
Roshan stands up over Jones , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roshan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan passes Jones 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roshan winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roshan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks for a takedown but Roshan sprawls well.
Roshan has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roshan breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Roshan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Roshan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roshan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Roshan!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Roshan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tug Boat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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298 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tug Boat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antifanz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boat looks to clinch
and Del Norte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Del Norte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Norte looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Del Norte lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Del Norte has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boat's face.
It looks like Tug Boat has been cut.
Boat is working to get back to half guard.
Del Norte lands a nice shot to the head.
Tug Boat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tug Boat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antifanz Del Norte!
An out of breath Antifanz Del Norte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Old English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Holla If Ya Hear Me! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Old English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones clinches.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but English manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
English has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
English shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Horrible takedown by English or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.
English throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with English, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes English against the cage but English circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
English stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but English shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
English moves into the clinch.
English manages to break the clinch.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but English avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by English.
English misses with the combination.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
English shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
English closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - English lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones looking to control.
Jones is pulling down on English's head. It's preventing any offense from English, at least for the moment.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but English is one step ahead there.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as English sprawls well. English wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
English circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with English but English pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones tries to clinch up
and English decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's 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 Old English will probably get the nod.
That's time! English's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with a takedown
so English counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
English stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
English has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
English slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Old English.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
English fails to land the takedown.
English keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and English counters by moving into the clinch.
English keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones prevents a body shot from English.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
English lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
English throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and English counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at English to acknowledge the strikes.
Old English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Jones.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but English sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
English closes the distance and lands a one-two.
English avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
English looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but English is defending the position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
English tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. English says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. English doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but English is working from the bottom.
Old English overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
English misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
English is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Old English will probably get the nod.
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.
English tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
English circles away from the clinch attempt
and English counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
English lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
English misses with a straight left.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with English.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but English blocks it with crossed arms.
English is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
English looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Old English is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from English's half guard. English has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
English working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
English is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
English is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
English wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed English's head.
Jones stands up and beckons English to join him on the feet.
Jones shoots in but English avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but English paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. English sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
English is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones throws some wild stikes that English manages to avoid easily.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones looking to control but English is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
English throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in English's half guard.
English tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but English is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but English is defending well.
Jones is keen to just control but English is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a huge punch but English dodges it nicely.
English blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones thows a huge punch but English dodges it nicely.
English is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
English is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones has hold of English's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and English manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
English is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of English's face.
Jones looking to ground and pound but English is blocking nicely.
English is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
English is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
English is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes but English is staying in there.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. English looks a forlorn figure.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
English is wriggling around trying to escape.
English wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones looking to control but English is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
English is rocked!
Jones landing strikes from the mount and English is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jones dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - English is in big trouble! Jones is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking English. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ray Jones!
Ray Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clone Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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290 lbs
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223 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clone Coleman !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coleman manages to get back to half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coleman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Coleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clone Coleman 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Coleman .
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coleman .
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Coleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman forces his way into half guard.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coleman . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman 's back!
Coleman wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Coleman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jones off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jones is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Coleman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jones off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Jones!
An out of breath Marcus Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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). Duenas comes into the arena with California Gurls blaring out of the sound system. 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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
162 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
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172 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
22 - 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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirk throws a big shot that misses.
McGirk moves in looking to clinch but Duenas pushes him off.
McGirk lands a nice shot to the body.
McGirk throws a hook but Duenas blocks it.
McGirk throws a jab when Duenas was well out of range.
Duenas tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from McGirk misses.
McGirk throws a series of punches but Duenas moves out of range.
McGirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Duenas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from McGirk lands.
Duenas closes the distance and clinches.
Duenas pushes McGirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGirk is trying to push Duenas away but Duenas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duenas lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGirk tries to clinch but Duenas moves out of range.
McGirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGirk.
McGirk throws a series of punches but Duenas moves out of range.
Duenas tries to clinch there but McGirk circles away.
Duenas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duenas thows a huge punch but McGirk dodges it nicely.
Duenas controlling the pace.
Duenas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duenas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGirk tries to kick Duenas off but Duenas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duenas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk won't allow Duenas to pass to mount.
Duenas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duenas wants to control but McGirk is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Duenas is looking to take a break and control but McGirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reece Edward Duenas.
Duenas closes the distance and clinches.
McGirk is trying to push Duenas away but Duenas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duenas cracks McGirk with a nice body shot.
McGirk looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from McGirk as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from McGirk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk can't break the clinch.
Duenas takes a shot to the head.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Duenas keeps him there for the moment.
McGirk tries to throw a body punch but Duenas avoids it by throwing McGirk back against the cage.
McGirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Duenas obliges.
McGirk tries to throw a body punch but Duenas avoids it by throwing McGirk back against the cage.
McGirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duenas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGirk's efforts to push away.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Duenas has him pressed against the cage.
Duenas tries to land knees in the clinch but McGirk avoids the damage to the body.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Duenas keeps him there for the moment.
Duenas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duenas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGirk can't fight it off and eventually Duenas manages to take the fight to the floor. McGirk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Duenas trying to control but McGirk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas stands and throws McGirk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duenas advances to mount.
Duenas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Duenas lands a heavy elbow.
Duenas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duenas trying to control but McGirk is having none of it.
McGirk tries to lock up and control but Duenas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Edward Duenas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGirk misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by McGirk.
McGirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duenas.
Duenas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duenas scores a takedown into full mount!
McGirk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGirk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGirk wants to get back to his feet.
Duenas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Duenas throws some wild stikes that McGirk manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGirk looks a forlorn figure.
Duenas breaks from McGirk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Duenas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Duenas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGirk is looking to escape.
Duenas with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duenas trying to control but McGirk is having none of it.
McGirk in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas lands a big shot there that rocks McGirk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Duenas wants to control the action but instead McGirk gets a body lock and reverses into Duenas's guard! Nice work!
Duenas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGirk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Duenas tries to close the distance and clinch but McGirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGirk checks a leg kick.
McGirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGirk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGirk misses with a double jab.
Duenas clinches.
Reece Edward Duenas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duenas lands a body shot.
Duenas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGirk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duenas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGirk tries to circle away but Duenas has him pinned against the cage.
McGirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duenas scores with a shoulder strike.
McGirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Duenas controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Duenas.
Duenas is leaning against McGirk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGirk is breathing heavily.
McGirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Duenas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duenas tries to work over McGirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duenas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duenas has McGirk pressed against the cage, preventing McGirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!
Duenas tries to throw a body punch but McGirk avoids it by throwing Duenas back against the cage.
Duenas lands a left hand.
Duenas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duenas digs a right hand underneath McGirk's ribcage. McGirk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duenas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGirk can't fight it off and eventually Duenas manages to take the fight to the floor. McGirk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duenas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGirk's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Duenas there.
Duenas trying to control the action but McGirk is working from the bottom.
Duenas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGirk is not content to let Duenas control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGirk tries to get to full guard but Duenas has control of the leg.
Duenas trying to mount his opponent but McGirk defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Edward Duenas dominated that second round.
That's time! Duenas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGirk ducks under a wild hook from Duenas.
Duenas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGirk throws out the jab.
McGirk throws a right and a left that Duenas avoids nicely.
McGirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Duenas.
McGirk misses with a wild combination.
McGirk gets tackled into the cage by Duenas. Duenas maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Duenas.
A left hand lands to the body for Duenas.
Duenas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Duenas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGirk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duenas is looking for a triangle but McGirk pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGirk is looking to stand up but Duenas won't let him.
McGirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duenas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGirk's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas throws a big elbow that misses.
Duenas tries to free his leg and advance position but McGirk is retaining full guard.
Duenas is working hard here to advance position.
Duenas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duenas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duenas forces his way into half guard.
Duenas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duenas drops an elbow to the side of McGirk's head.
Duenas works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk really wants to buck Duenas off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duenas goes for an armbar but McGirk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGirk.
Duenas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGirk's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duenas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duenas pushes down on McGirk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duenas wants to take a breather but McGirk is having none of it.
Duenas uses his free foot to push down on McGirk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGirk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Duenas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duenas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duenas dominating with strikes here.
Duenas cracks McGirk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duenas with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Duenas.
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!
Duenas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGirk can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Duenas landing shots from mount.
McGirk is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas lands a big shot to the head and McGirk winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Reece Edward Duenas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Coleman Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Coleman Jr to get to half guard.
Coleman Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Coleman Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman Jr controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr dominating with strikes here.
Coleman Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gracie is rocked!
Coleman Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Coleman Jr finish him?
Coleman Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Coleman Jr cracks Gracie with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Coleman Jr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gracie is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Coleman Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman Jr!
Mark Coleman Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Coleman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got Money. Simpson has chosen Forgotten as his entrance music. Mark Coleman had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
32 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coleman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simpson regains guard immediately.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on 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!
Simpson has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson trying to control the position.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coleman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Simpson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coleman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Coleman throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman throws a strike but Simpson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson pushes Coleman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coleman has Simpson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simpson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman working Simpson over with strikes.
Coleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Coleman eventually gives up the hold.
Simpson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coleman throws a strike but Simpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Coleman looking for a sweep. Not yet Coleman, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simpson won't allow Coleman to sweep him here.
Simpson postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Simpson is proving a slippery customer.
Simpson throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Simpson manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Simpson is positioning himself well to prevent Coleman advancing to mount.
Simpson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Coleman shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Simpson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coleman avoids it really well and circles away.
Coleman takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Simpson 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.
Mark Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coleman is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson wants to take a breather but Coleman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Simpson has control of the leg.
Simpson is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
Simpson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson stays in close to Coleman's body and controls the position.
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mark Coleman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Coleman prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Coleman.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
Coleman lands a takedown into guard.
Coleman chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mark Coleman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Simpson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Coleman checks the leg kick.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Coleman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Coleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simpson tries to bench press Coleman off him but Coleman keeps the position.
Coleman trying to control the position but Simpson is working away.
Simpson wants to control but Coleman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Coleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman is working Simpson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Coleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman tries to advance position but instead Simpson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Coleman tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is not content to let Coleman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops an elbow to the side of Simpson's head.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Simpson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Simpson!
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simpson wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman had his way with Gunner Simpson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunner Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Simpson forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson presses Coleman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simpson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simpson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simpson moves into range and clinches up with Coleman.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Simpson to keep the fight standing.
Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Coleman blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman jumps guard and drags Simpson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Coleman looking to control.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simpson manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Mark Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coleman's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman!
Mark Coleman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Springfield HW Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Vallisari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Vallisari!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vallisari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vallisari tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vallisari tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vallisari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vallisari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Davis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vallisari is trying to escape and Davis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vallisari is forced to tap! Nice work there by Davis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Davis!
A very excited looking Ricky Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Worry, Be Happy!. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Miller prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Jackson lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Miller wants to stall.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Jackson works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Jackson is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Miller.
Jackson is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jackson to escape the position.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Miller punches the canvas rather than the man.
Miller loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jackson hold on?
Miller struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Miller.
Jackson manages to escape to his feet.
Miller forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Donnie Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Jackson tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Miller prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Miller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a right hand.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Miller.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller is trying to stall.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miller tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short left from Miller.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hugo Miller did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hugo Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Jackson tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson is working Miller over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller had his way with Donnie Jackson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller with a jab.
Miller is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donnie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donnie Jackson.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Miller.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Hugo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
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.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Miller.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller lands a body punch.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Miller!
Hugo Miller is the new lightweight champion!
Hugo Miller 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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