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Valhalla: Hilo 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Westinghouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Westinghouse has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Westinghouse!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westinghouse loads up on a big right hand but Bam slips the punch.
Westinghouse misses with an uppercut
and Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westinghouse thinking.
Westinghouse throws a series of punches but Bam avoids them all with ease.
Westinghouse tries to clinch but Bam moves out of range.
Westinghouse shoots in and bounces Bam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Westinghouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westinghouse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Westinghouse wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Westinghouse wants to pass the guard but Bam is keeping the position.
Westinghouse content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Westinghouse was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bam misses with a body shot.
Bam misses with a leg kick.
Westinghouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Bam closes the distance and clinches.
Bam can't break the clinch.
Bam is trying to break the clinch but Westinghouse has him pressed against the cage.
Westinghouse looking to throw knees to the head but Bam is blocking nicely.
Bam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Bam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bam wants to get back to striking at distance but Westinghouse won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westinghouses head.
Bam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bam avoids the elbow strike from Westinghouse, against the cage.
Westinghouse keeps control of Bam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Westinghouse is looking for a takedown.
Westinghouse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Westinghouse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Westinghouse misses with a knee to the head.
Bam tries to break the clinch but Westinghouse is controlling the position.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westinghouse as Bam tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam is trying to push Westinghouse away but Westinghouse has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bam can't break the clinch.
Bam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Westinghouse tries to score a body lock takedown but Bam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Westinghouse.
Bam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Westinghouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westinghouse has him pressed against the cage.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bam is trying to break the clinch but Westinghouse has him pressed against the cage.
Westinghouse looking to throw knees to the head but Bam is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam tries to break the clinch but Westinghouse is controlling the position.
Bam tries to break the clinch but Westinghouse is controlling the position.
Bam gets underhooks to prevent Westinghouse's takedown attempt.
Bam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Westinghouse misses with a knee strike.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bam working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westinghouse misses with a knee strike.
Bam is trying to break free.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bam moves out of range of the strikes.
Bam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westinghouse throws a right hand that Bam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bam also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westinghouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bam closes the distance and clinches.
Westinghouse keeps control of Bam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bam is trying to break the clinch but Westinghouse has him pressed against the cage.
Bam tries to break the clinch but Westinghouse is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Westinghouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bam throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westinghouse scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bam Bam has been cut.
Westinghouse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bam scores with a jab.
Westinghouse throws a nice looking combination but Bam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Westinghouse is looking to clinch but Bam is avoiding it.
Bam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Westinghouse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Westinghouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bam swats away the attempt to clinch by Westinghouse.
Westinghouse walks into a stiff left hand from Bam.
Westinghouse is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam moves out of range as Westinghouse strikes.
Bam Bam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bam moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Westinghouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Westinghouse to the mat! Westinghouse manages to get full guard.
Westinghouse wants to sweep here but Bam controlling him for the moment.
Bam postures up.
Bam wants to pass the guard but Westinghouse is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westinghouse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Westinghouse lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westinghouse with the ground and pound from mount.
Westinghouse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bam hang on?
Westinghouse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bam is looking to escape.
Bam working to try and regain half guard.
Westinghouse lands a big shot there that rocks Bam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westinghouse cracks Bam with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bam is trying desperately to improve position.
Westinghouse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bam's face.
Bam is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westinghouse controlling his opponent.
Westinghouse looking to control but Bam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Westinghouse lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Westinghouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Westinghouse content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Westinghouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Westinghouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westinghouse moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off.
Westinghouse fails with the takedown.
Bam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Westinghouse closes the distance and clinches up with Bam, looking for a takedown. Westinghouse pushes Bam against the cage but Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Bam. Those never looked like landing.
Westinghouse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Westinghouse sizes up Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam misses with a few strikes there.
Westinghouse tries to clinch up
and Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westinghouse thinking.
Bam Bam is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westinghouse is rocked!
Bam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Westinghouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Bam finish him?
Bam blocks the body kick.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bam knocks Westinghouse out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bam Bam!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miska Wuopio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Alliteration (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miska Wuopio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Alliteration!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuopio scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Andy Alliteration has been cut.
Wuopio lands a jab.
Wuopio misses with a series of wild punches.
Wuopio connects with a body shot that sends Alliteration's belly button to the back.
Wuopio misses with a double jab.
Wuopio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alliteration moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alliteration slips a jab and a cross from Wuopio.
Alliteration shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wuopio eats them both and turns towards Alliteration to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alliteration uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuopio.
A punch combination from Wuopio misses.
Wuopio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wuopio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alliteration.
Alliteration misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuopio misses with a body shot.
Alliteration defending well as Wuopio loads up on a big left hand.
Alliteration will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wuopio throws a body punch but Alliteration moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuopio throws a looping overhand right but Alliteration ducks down to avoid it.
Wuopio misses the shot to the body.
Wuopio throws a series of punches but Alliteration avoids them all with ease.
Alliteration seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wuopio shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alliteration is backing up but Wuopio catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alliteration covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wuopio Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miska Wuopio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Go Tenks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Go Tenks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir misses with a hook.
Mir tries to clinch but Tenks moves out of range.
Tenks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mir.
Mir misses with a looping right.
Tenks clinches with his opponent.
Tenks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenks connects with a body shot that sends Mir's belly button to the back.
Mir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenks.
Tenks just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir doesn't manage to clinch there - Tenks circles away.
Mir gets tackled into the cage by Tenks. Tenks maintains the clinch.
Tenks breaks the clinch.
Mir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tenks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tenks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mir fails with the takedown
and Tenks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tenks checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenks throws a head kick that Mir semi-blocks.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Mir looks gassed!
A telegraphed right hand from Mir misses the target.
Tenks lands with a hook. Mir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tenks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tenks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Tenks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tenks with a hook.
Mir is rocked!
Tenks lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mir off his feet! Mir tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Go Tenks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainor Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trainor Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Trainer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Trainer tries to pass.
Trainer passes Hammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trainer wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Trainer is thwarting Hammer's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer is controlling the pace.
Trainer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer is staying active underneath Trainer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor Trainer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Trainer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Trainer is avoiding it.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Trainer shows good takedown defense.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Trainer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trainer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer stays in close to Hammer's body and controls the position.
Trainer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trainer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trainer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trainer is looking to stand up but Hammer won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hammer tries to stand but Trainer is controlling from the bottom.
Trainer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trainer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainor Trainer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammer is working for a kimura but Trainer is defending it quite comfortably.
Trainer is holding on to half guard well.
Hammer tries to stand and escape but Trainer is controlling the position.
Trainer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Trainer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trainer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trainer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trainer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Trainer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trainer is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trainer wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.
Trainer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Trainer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammer!
Trainer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hammer to take his back!
Trainer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hammer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trainer connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hammer to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer looking for the choke but no joy.
Trainer working for a choke but Hammer is defending well.
Hammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trainer's guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wanted to stand there but Trainer had control of the position.
Hammer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trainer is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Trainer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainer wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trainer defends it well.
Trainer wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainor Trainer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Trainer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trainer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trainer thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
Trainer moves nicely into side control.
Trainer stands up.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trainer is just riding it out for now. Hammer eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer moves into full guard.
Trainer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Trainer keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer won't allow Trainer to sweep him here.
Hammer stands up and waves to Trainer to follow him.
Trainer rushes Hammer and presses him up against the cage.
Trainer tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer has Hammer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trainer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hammer tumbling to the mat - Trainer dives into Hammer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trainer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trainer stands and steps away. Hammer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Trainer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trainer but Trainer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trainer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Trainer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trainer looking to score a takedown here. Hammer is defending well but Trainer drives through and ends up in Hammer's guard.
Dan Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Trainer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trainer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainer throws an elbow that misses. Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trainer's guard. Nice move by Hammer!
Trainor Trainer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trainer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer gets to his feet. Trainer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hammer looks for a takedown but Trainer sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.
It looks like Trainor Trainer has been cut.
Trainer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trainor Trainer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trainer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainor Trainer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultimate Fighter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Delight!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delight moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Delight lands a left hand.
It looks like Ultimate Fighter has been cut.
Delight lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delight lands a nice elbow.
Delight lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Delight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
A knee to the head by Delight.
Delight effectively controlling the action here.
Delight drops Fighter with a big knee straight up the middle! Fighter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fighter is rocked!
Ultimate Fighter's cut is getting worse.
Delight has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Delight breaks the clinch.
Delight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delight.
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delight rushes Fighter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Delight.
Delight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Fighter stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Delight runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucky Delight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar comes to the cage accompanied by Pale Horse. 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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197 lbs
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Kane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Kane.
It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
Kane swinging wildly here.
Proudstar closes the distance but Kane moves to the side
and Kane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudstar.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proudstar looks to clinch
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kane.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Proudstar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kane counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kane, as that shot connected.
Proudstar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kane comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Proudstar stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Kane is on him like rabid pit bull! Proudstar slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Estacado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enric Palazuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jackie Estacado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enric Palazuelos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palazuelos tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Estacado just misses with a punch to the body.
Estacado lands with a big right hook that stumbles Palazuelos - he's out on his feet here! Estacado follows up with another monster hook that separates Palazuelos from consciousness! Palazuelos falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Estacado stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackie Estacado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanalu Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanalu Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanalu Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Johnson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Jones digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanalu Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Stan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Kanalu Jones has been cut.
Jones slips a jab from Johnson.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Jones is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Kanalu Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Jones catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Johnson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson letting Jones take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Johnson is now in Jones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson prevents Jones from improving his position.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones is rocked!
Johnson lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stan Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldoth Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron has chosen Afterworld as his entrance music. Eldoth Kron is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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27
186 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eldoth Kron!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
so Kron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kron throws a big elbow that misses.
Kron is looking to stand up but Snow won't let him.
Kron stands and throws Snow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kron slows the pace down.
Kron sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kron wants to stand but Snow is controlling his arm.
Snow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kron tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is trying to control Kron's posture but Kron avoids it.
Kron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kron creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Snow sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Snow struggling a bit here.
Kron taking a break here but Snow is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kron.
Kron is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kron wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.
Kron is nestled in close to Snow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kron seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Kron keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snow is holding on to half guard well.
Kron is looking to stall here but Snow recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kron stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
Kron tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
Kron throws a big elbow that misses.
Kron connects with a couple of short punches.
Kron trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kron wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Snow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kron throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kron working the head with strikes.
Kron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Kron.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kron working the body and head with strikes.
Kron lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snow down.
Snow is rocked!
Kron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Snow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kron advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldoth Kron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Kron.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kron! Snow is backing up but he can't get away as Kron lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Snow and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eldoth Kron!
Eldoth Kron took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'To all my friends and Family, a new beginning for me'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brice Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Embo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brice Bailey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Embo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Embo sprawls well.
Bailey fails with the takedown
and Embo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Embo lands a head shot.
Bailey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Embo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Embo controlling the action here.
Embo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bailey!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Embo is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embo controlling his opponent.
It looks like Embo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Embo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bailey is now in Embo's guard. A big mistake from Embo there, giving up the dominant position!
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Embo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Embo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bailey defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control but Embo is working from the bottom.
Bailey is fighting to break Embo's control of his arms but Embo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bailey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Embo is adopting a defensive guard.
Bailey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Embo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Embo pulls Bailey in close to prevent any damage.
Bailey preventing the sweep.
Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Embo keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Embo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Embo seems content to control.
Embo uses his free foot to push down on Bailey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bailey.
Embo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bailey blocking the ground and pound.
Embo throwing strikes here but Bailey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Embo controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to lock up and control but Embo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bailey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Embo trying to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Embo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Embo controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Embo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bailey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Embo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bailey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bailey looks for a takedown but Embo sprawls well.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Embo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Embo scores a takedown into full mount!
Embo trying to control but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bailey because Embo loaded up on that one.
Bailey wants to control but Embo is having none of it.
Embo controlling from mount.
Embo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bailey is desperately trying to improve his position but Embo has a good base and remains in mount.
Embo controlling from the full mount.
Embo lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries to lock up and control but Embo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Embo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Embo thowing shots but they're missing.
Embo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bailey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Embo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Embo wants to control for a moment but Bailey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embo controlling the action here.
Kev Embo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Embo seems to be working for a kimura but Bailey defends the submission attempt.
Embo passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embo moves to the back.
Embo tightening his grip on Bailey, looking for the choke.
Embo controlling the position well here. Bailey rolled but Embo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Embo looking to break Bailey's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bailey remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Embo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Embo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Embo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Embo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey gets caught napping as Embo dives in and scores a takedown. Bailey manages to retain guard.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Embo from controlling successfully.
Embo content to stall in guard here.
Embo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bailey is trying to control Embo's posture but Embo avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Embo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Embo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey is not content to let Embo control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bailey's face as Embo controls the position.
Embo trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kev Embo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Embo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey swinging wildly here.
Embo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Embo.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey shoots in for a double leg but Embo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Embo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Embo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brice Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and Embo counters by clinching up.
Bailey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Embo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brice Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey fails with the takedown
and Embo counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Embo controlling the pace.
Embo wants to pass the guard but Bailey is defending well.
Embo not doing much here.
Bailey is staying active underneath Embo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brice Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kev Embo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Embo works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev Embo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Embo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev Embo! Kev Embo retains his welterweight title!
Kev Embo very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Q160 Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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