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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Maicon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Juicy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Maicon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Howard!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maicon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt - Maicon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maicon rushes Howard and presses him up against the cage.
Howard is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Maicon is pressed up against the cage. Howard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maicon down to the mat. Maicon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Howard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maicon swivels and escapes.
Douglas Maicon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Howard.
Maicon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maicon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Howard wants to control but Maicon postures up.
Maicon throws a strike aimed at the side of Howard's head but Howard avoids it well.
Howard manages to get back to half guard.
Maicon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maicon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Howard for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to get back to full guard but Maicon has passed into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maicon controlling his opponent.
Howard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maicon controlling from the full mount.
Howard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maicon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maicon controlling his opponent.
Howard should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maicon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maicon darts in and clinches Howard up against the cage.
Maicon jumps into guard, dragging Howard to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard throws and elbow that misses. Maicon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Howard's guard. Nice move by Maicon!
Maicon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Howard is trying to keep Maicon in close.
Maicon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maicon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard wants to sweep here but Maicon controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maicon is controlling Howard's posture.
Maicon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howard defends well.
Maicon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Maicon is keeping the position.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Maicon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Howard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maicon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Howard won't be happy with that.
Howard seems a little lost for a moment, as Maicon dominates the positioning.
Howard is trying to control Maicon's posture but Maicon avoids it.
Maicon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Howard tries to buck Maicon off but Maicon is having none of it.
Howard trying to remain calm as Maicon controls from the top position.
Maicon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maicon is working to tighten is grip on Howard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Howard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maicon is really squeezing tight and eventually Howard passes out! Maicon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Douglas Maicon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Sheehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo Bonanza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Sheehy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Bonanza!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehy scores with a takedown into Bonanza's guard.
Sheehy advances to half guard.
Sheehy tries to pass to full mount but Bonanza defends it.
Sheehy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sheehy prevents Bonanza from standing back up.
Sheehy is looking to take a break and control but Bonanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheehy prevents Bonanza from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehy trying to mount his opponent but Bonanza defends it.
Sheehy is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheehy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sheehy jumps guard and drags Bonanza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sheehy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonanza is aware though and is defending well.
Bonanza is looking to stand up but Sheehy won't let him.
Bonanza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonanza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonanza stands up from Sheehy's guard - Bonanza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bonanza tries to clinch there but Sheehy circles away.
Bonanza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sheehy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bonanza's guard now.
Sheehy gets to his feet. Bonanza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheehy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Sheehy with that takedown attempt.
Sheehy is breathing heavily.
Sheehy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonanza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sheehy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonanza is looking to stand up but Sheehy isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sheehy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonanza is looking to stand up but Sheehy isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonanza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sheehy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonanza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sheehy is controlling him.
Sheehy wants to control from the top but Bonanza keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bonanza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheehy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eduardo Bonanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheehy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonanza is looking to clinch.
Bonanza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sheehy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bonanza's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza has his feet on Sheehy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bonanza tries to clinch up.
Bonanza tries to clinch up but Sheehy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonanza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheehy somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sheehy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonanza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheehy's defenses.
Bonanza lands an elbow that stopped Sheehy in his tracks for a moment.
Bonanza scores with a knee to the head.
Bonanza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheehy's defenses.
It looks like Bobby Sheehy has been cut.
Bonanza lands an elbow that stopped Sheehy in his tracks for a moment.
Bonanza lands an elbow just above Sheehy 's eye.
Bonanza lands a damaging elbow.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow.
Bonanza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheehy's defenses.
Bonanza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonanza connects with a knee to the head.
Bonanza connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bonanza.
Bonanza working Sheehy over with knees to the body.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza landing knees to the body.
Bonanza with a knee to the head.
Bonanza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonanza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow.
Bonanza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonanza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheehy's brow.
Bonanza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sheehy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonanza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Bonanza.
Bonanza with a knee to the head.
Sheehy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonanza makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Eduardo Bonanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonanza tries to clinch but Sheehy moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sheehy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sheehy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sheehy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bonanza tries to escape but Sheehy is in control.
Sheehy lands an elbow.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet but Sheehy drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonanza prevents Sheehy from improving position.
Sheehy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bonanza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sheehy connects with the punch.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sheehy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonanza tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheehy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehy is working for a kimura but Bonanza is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonanza pushes Sheehy off and gets back to his feet.
Bonanza moves into range and clinches up with Sheehy.
Bonanza working Sheehy over with knees to the body.
Bonanza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheehy's defenses.
Bonanza landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonanza obliges.
Bonanza scores with a knee to the head.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the temple.
Sheehy blocks an elbow strike from Bonanza.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Sheehy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bonanza working Sheehy over with knees to the body.
Sheehy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bonanza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bonanza lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheehy won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Bonanza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheehy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sheehy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Bonanza lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheehy won't want to take too many of those.
Sheehy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside that Sheehy shrugs off.
Bonanza lands a damaging elbow.
Sheehy has Bonanza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonanza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonanza obliges.
Bonanza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonanza misses with an elbow strike.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside that Sheehy shrugs off.
Bonanza lands a damaging elbow.
Bonanza with a knee to the head.
Bonanza looking to throw knees to the head but Sheehy is blocking nicely.
Sheehy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sheehy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sheehy stops Bonanza from getting back to his feet.
Bonanza is defending against the submission attempts here by Sheehy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet.
Sheehy is working for a kimura but Bonanza is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonanza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheehy.
Bonanza pushes Sheehy off and gets back to his feet.
Bonanza tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheehy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonanza wants to clinch.
Bonanza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheehy throws a hook but Bonanza avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheehy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonanza.
Sheehy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonanza.
Sheehy throws a lazy right hand but Bonanza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonanza moves into the clinch.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonanza lands an elbow that stopped Sheehy in his tracks for a moment.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside that Sheehy shrugs off.
Bonanza prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonanza lands an elbow just above Sheehy 's eye.
Knees to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sheehy's efforts to push away.
Bonanza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonanza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonanza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonanza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Bonanza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sheehy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonanza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonanza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheehy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bonanza won't be happy with that.
Sheehy is looking to take a break and control but Bonanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bobby Sheehy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonanza wants to get back to his feet but Sheehy drags him back down.
Sheehy is looking to take a break and control but Bonanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheehy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonanza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bonanza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheehy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonanza is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sheehy prevents Bonanza from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza prevents Sheehy from moving into mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonanza tries to clinch up
so Sheehy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bonanza wants to stand but Sheehy is controlling the position.
Sheehy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehy won't allow Bonanza to get back to his feet.
Bonanza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bonanza is looking to clinch.
Sheehy shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonanza tries to clinch up.
Sheehy moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bonanza.
Sheehy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonanza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sheehy closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonanza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Sheehy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sheehy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow.
Bonanza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sheehy has Bonanza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonanza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Bonanza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonanza tries to land a knee to the head but Sheehy blocks with his arms.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonanza throws an elbow but misses.
Bonanza lands an elbow just above Sheehy 's eye.
Sheehy is working for takedown but Bonanza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sheehy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the temple.
Sheehy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonanza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bonanza prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheehy jumps guard but Bonanza stands there with Sheehy around his waist. Sheehy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bonanza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow.
Bonanza gets underhooks to prevent Sheehy's takedown attempt.
Bonanza landing knees to the body.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside that Sheehy shrugs off.
Bonanza lands a nice elbow.
Bonanza connects with a knee to the head.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Sheehy tries to break free but Bonanza pushes him back against the cage.
Bonanza lands an elbow just above Sheehy 's eye.
Sheehy tries to pull guard but Bonanza holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheehy drops back down to his feet.
Sheehy can't get the takedown.
Bonanza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sheehy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonanza scores with a knee to the head.
Bonanza with a knee to the head.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside.
Bonanza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sheehy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonanza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sheehy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sheehy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonanza is pressed up against the cage. Sheehy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonanza down to the mat. Bonanza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonanza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonanza wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to clinch.
Bonanza clinches with his opponent.
Sheehy takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonanza lands an elbow inside that Sheehy shrugs off.
Bonanza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sheehy up against the cage.
Bonanza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sheehy pushes Bonanza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheehy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonanza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bonanza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonanza lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonanza with a knee to the head.
Bonanza tries a knee to the head but Sheehy blocks it.
Bonanza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sheehy's defenses.
Sheehy managing to block the knees to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza gets underhooks to prevent Sheehy's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Bonanza.
Bonanza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sheehy's face.
Sheehy is trying to drag Bonanza to the mat but Bonanza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonanza working Sheehy over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Sheehy.
I think Sheehy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sheehy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrij Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed It Out. Markus has chosen 2Pac,Eazy-E,Notorious BIG-I Live and die for tha funk as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dimitrij Markus!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews is controlling Markus's trapped leg to prevent Markus from advancing to side control.
Markus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Markus slips a nice elbow through Matthews's hands, connecting with Matthews's forehead.
Matthews trying to control here.
Matthews is doing well to control the position and prevent Markus from advancing to side control.
Markus is working for a submission of some sort.
Markus throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Markus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Markus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Markus prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Markus thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markus is working away from the top position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Markus gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews dodges the ground and pound from Markus.
Matthews wants to control but Markus postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matthews tries to buck Markus off but Markus is having none of it.
Markus lands an elbow.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus is nestled in close to Matthews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but Markus is very close to passing his half guard.
Markus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus is looking for a kimura but Matthews is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markus to get the leverage.
Markus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews tries to roll over but Markus keeps him under control.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matthews is pressing down on Markus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Markus is in close to Matthews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markus 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.
Markus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markus cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
Markus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markus working some strikes from top position.
Matthews pulls Markus in close to his closed guard and prevents Markus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthews is trying to keep Markus in close.
Markus stands up over Matthews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Markus. Markus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Markus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Markus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrij Markus.
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Markus.
Matthews is trying to break free.
Markus avoids a wild elbow strike from Matthews.
Markus goes for a takedown attempt but Matthews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Markus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitrij Markus 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.
Markus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Markus in a clinch.
Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Markus avoids the damage to the body.
Markus being controlled against the cage.
Markus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markus blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Vincent Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Markus pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrij Markus.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Markus or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews which made him look bad.
Markus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Markus is in close to Matthews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markus landing with the ground and pound.
Markus chips away with some ground and pound.
Markus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markus is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus is in close to Matthews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Markus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Matthews pulls Markus in to control the position.
Markus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matthews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markus fails with the takedown.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Matthews!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Markus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews trying to hold on to Markus's head to control him but Markus postures up.
Markus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Markus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Markus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Markus throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews wants to control but Markus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markus working Matthews over with strikes.
Matthews has hold of Markus's hands but Markus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Markus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthews scores with a few weak punches.
Markus working Matthews over with strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markus throws a leg kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markus moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitrij Markus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Markus thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Vincent Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Markus.
Markus moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews throws a hook but Markus avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Matthews.
Markus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthews defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Markus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markus looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Vincent Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrij Markus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markus somewhat.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Markus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Markus raining down shots from the mount!
Markus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Markus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matthews to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matthews shrugs it off.
Matthews in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Markus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Markus looking to finish Matthews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matthews!
Markus is landing with some decent strikes but Matthews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Markus cracks Matthews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markus avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Matthews is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Matthews wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Markus.
Matthews tries to reverse the position but Markus maintains control.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Markus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
A nice elbow there by Markus.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Markus cracks Matthews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Markus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matthews is surviving well by controlling Markus's body position as best he can.
Markus with a couple of short strikes.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Markus on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control but Markus is having none of it.
Markus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Markus lands a heavy elbow.
Markus avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Markus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vincent Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews is trying to escape the mount.
Markus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matthews has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markus is working for a guillotine from mount but Matthews frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitrij Markus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markus 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitrij Markus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Thomas (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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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Quinton Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas controlling the action here.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Thomas 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.
Thomas passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thomas tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Thomas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Johnson looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Thomas trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Thomas uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas misses with some ground and pound and Johnson recovers position to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas stands up from Johnson's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Amir Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Thomas.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to strike from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Quinton Thomas has been cut.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quinton Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Quinton Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Thomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amir Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Elenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kesler (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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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitri Elenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Kesler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kesler avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kesler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kesler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Kesler 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.
Kesler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elenko is trying to maintain the position but Kesler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kesler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elenko tries to get to full guard but Kesler has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kesler in particular looking to stall.
Kesler passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Kesler stalls from top position.
Kesler throws an elbow but Elenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kesler slows the pace down.
Elenko is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Kesler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kesler slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elenko tries to bench press Kesler off him but Kesler keeps the position.
Elenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kesler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kesler uses his free foot to push down on Elenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elenko.
Kesler controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kesler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kesler looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kesler controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alex Kesler just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesler throws a head kick that Elenko semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kesler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kesler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kesler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elenko tries to avoid it but Kesler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elenko to the ground. Elenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elenko tries to clinch
and Kesler moves into the clinch.
Kesler has Elenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kesler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Elenko tumbling to the mat - Kesler dives into Elenko's guard.
Elenko keeping moving, preventing Kesler from controlling successfully.
Kesler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elenko seems keen to control Kesler's posture.
Kesler stays in close to Elenko's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elenko keeping moving, preventing Kesler from controlling successfully.
Kesler wants to get up but he can't break Elenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kesler is breathing heavily.
Elenko 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.
Elenko keeping moving, preventing Kesler from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesler tries to clinch there but Elenko circles away.
Elenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kesler is looking to clinch but Elenko is avoiding it.
Elenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kesler but Kesler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kesler shoots in for a double leg but Elenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elenko closes the distance but Kesler moves to the side
and Kesler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Elenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kesler counters with a shoot takedown. Elenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Kesler throwing strikes from guard but Elenko blocks nicely.
Kesler won't allow Elenko to sweep him here.
Elenko controls Kesler momentarily but Kesler frees himself.
Kesler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kesler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kesler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Elenko scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kesler.
Kesler rushes Elenko and presses him up against the cage.
Kesler has Elenko pressed against the cage.
Kesler jumps guard but Elenko stands there with Kesler around his waist. Kesler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dmitri Elenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kesler.
Elenko scores with a hook to the body.
Kesler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elenko has Kesler up against the cage in a clinch.
Kesler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elenko looking to stall.
Kesler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Elenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kesler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kesler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kesler tries to clinch up but Elenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Elenko shoots and misses
and Kesler counters by moving into the clinch.
Kesler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kesler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elenko's face.
Elenko has Kesler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elenko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kesler regains guard immediately.
Elenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kesler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elenko, into his guard.
Kesler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler passes Elenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kesler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kesler trying to pass the guard but Elenko defending well.
Elenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kesler stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elenko trying to control but Kesler postures up.
Kesler works his way into side control.
Kesler lands an elbow.
Elenko tries to buck Kesler off but Kesler is having none of it.
Kesler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kesler works to advance to full mount. Elenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kesler is landing with some decent strikes but Elenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kesler controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alex Kesler just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesler moves into range and clinches up with Elenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Kesler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kesler 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kesler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Rys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Yves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominik Rys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Yves!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rys looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rys wants to get back to his feet but Yves drags him back down.
Yves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yves cracks Rys with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yves lands a nice forearm strike.
Rys taking a bit of punishment here - Yves scoring with strikes.
Yves is working Rys over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rys is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rys is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yves landing a few strikes.
Yves scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yves prevents Rys from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Yves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rys takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yves is looking to take a break and control but Rys is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yves prevents Rys from escaping the position.
Yves wants to control but Rys is keeping him busy.
Yves with the ground and pound but Rys regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Yves trying to control the action but Rys is working from the bottom.
Yves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rys looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yves thows a huge punch but Rys dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rys is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rys pushes Yves off looking to stand but Yves dives back in and keeps control.
Yves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rys defending well though.
Yves looks to land a strike but Rys avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yves looks gassed!
Rys keeping moving, preventing Yves from controlling successfully.
Rys avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rys wants to get back to his feet but Yves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rys pushes Yves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rys tries a head kick but it misses.
Rys throws a head kick that misses.
Rys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yves fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rys lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rys throws a wild body kick that Yves sees coming a mile off.
Yves misses with a takedown attempt - Rys sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rys throws a head kick that misses.
Yves steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rys. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rys throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yves's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Yves dominated that round.
That's time! Rys's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rys lands a with a good body shot.
It looks like Bob Yves has been cut.
Rys throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rys swats away the attempt to clinch by Yves.
Yves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rys as he jumps to the side.
Bob Yves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yves is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rys scores with a spinning back kick!
Rys lands a head shot.
Yves avoids the head kick by Rys.
Yves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Rys.
Rys throws a sloppy head kick and Yves moves out of range easily.
Rys lands a big head kick that sends Yves to the canvas! Rys follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Rys!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boner Patrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zubersoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Patrol might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sign of a victory - R.Kelly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boner Patrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Zubersoft!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubersoft looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zubersoft lands a jab to Patrol's midsection.
Zubersoft throws a right and a left that Patrol avoids nicely.
Zubersoft misses with a two punch combination.
Zubersoft misses with a looping right.
Zubersoft looks to land a combination but Patrol avoids it well.
Patrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubersoft.
Zubersoft misses with a body kick.
Zubersoft stuffs the takedown attempt from Patrol. Patrol gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubersoft misses with a wild combination.
Patrol walks into a straight right hand from Zubersoft.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft moves into the clinch.
Patrol avoiding damage as Zubersoft throws knees to the body.
Zubersoft misses with a punch on the inside.
Zubersoft looking to slow down the pace here.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
Patrol wants a takedown but no success here.
Zubersoft ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zubersoft no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zubersoft looking to control but Patrol passes into half guard.
Zubersoft wants to get back to full guard.
Zubersoft is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patrol is looking for a kimura but Zubersoft is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patrol to get the leverage.
Zubersoft gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zubersoft keeping moving, preventing Patrol from controlling successfully.
Zubersoft is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patrol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zubersoft looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patrol passes into side control.
Patrol is looking to take a break and control but Zubersoft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft is trying to get back to half guard.
Zubersoft sneaks back into half guard.
Patrol is thwarting Zubersoft's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zubersoft manages to get to full guard.
Patrol wants to control from the top but Zubersoft keeps moving.
Zubersoft working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patrol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zubersoft dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zubersoft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zubersoft ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patrol moves away.
Zubersoft moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patrol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patrol blocks a head kick by Zubersoft.
Zubersoft throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patrol.
Zubersoft misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubersoft throws a right and a left that Patrol avoids nicely.
Zubersoft looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patrol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zubersoft.
Patrol blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft throws a right and a left that Patrol avoids nicely.
Patrol drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patrol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patrol won't allow Zubersoft to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubersoft keeping moving, preventing Patrol from controlling successfully.
Zubersoft is trying to control the position but Patrol postures up.
Zubersoft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zubersoft trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft keeping moving, preventing Patrol from controlling successfully.
Zubersoft looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Patrol checks the leg kick.
Zubersoft just misses with a punch to the body.
Zubersoft tries to bum rush Patrol with a series of wild strikes but Patrol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zubersoft misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zubersoft throws a series of strikes that have Patrol backpedaling.
Zubersoft misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft throws a sloppy head kick and Patrol moves out of range easily.
Zubersoft tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patrol was well out of range. Poor timing from Zubersoft.
David Zubersoft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubersoft throws and low kick but Patrol moves out of range easily.
Zubersoft doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patrol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zubersoft won't be happy with that.
Patrol tries to move to full mount but Zubersoft actually manages to regain half guard.
Zubersoft gets full guard.
Patrol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patrol tries to free his leg and advance position but Zubersoft is retaining full guard.
Patrol is working hard here to advance position.
Zubersoft looking for a guillotine here but Patrol defends easily.
Patrol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zubersoft is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zubersoft is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Boner Patrol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Patrol circles away from the clinch attempt
and Patrol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zubersoft's guard now.
Zubersoft tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patrol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zubersoft trying to keep a closed guard but Patrol is proving a slippery customer.
Zubersoft keeping moving, preventing Patrol from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrol being controlled here momentarily.
Patrol trying to control but Zubersoft is working from the bottom.
Zubersoft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patrol throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patrol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zubersoft is trying to control but can't.
Zubersoft manages to get to full guard.
Patrol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zubersoft looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft is trying to control the position but Patrol postures up.
Zubersoft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patrol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zubersoft is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubersoft trying to control the position.
Patrol is in close to Zubersoft's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zubersoft can't keep his opponent in guard - Patrol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zubersoft is looking to improve his position.
Zubersoft looking for submissions off his back.
Zubersoft trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boner Patrol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Patrol 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boner Patrol!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nathin Q (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Fu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to nathin Q's chin.
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22
201 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, nathin Q!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Q throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fu's waist but Fu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Q off to one side.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Fu looks to land a left hand but Q moved out of range nicely.
Q avoids a punch combination nicely.
Q shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fu wants to stand and escape but Q is having none of it.
Q looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Q gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fu throws Q to one side and escapes!
Fu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Q moves out of range as Fu strikes.
No joy there for Fu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Q looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fu!
Q working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fu looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Q! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). nathin Q!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Kurkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Keel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurkku comes to the cage accompanied by Födosagan. Keel has chosen All i do is win! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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156 lbs
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24
160 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Kurkku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Keel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurkku throws a big shot that misses.
Keel throws a head kick that misses.
Keel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keel checks a leg kick nicely.
Keel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keel clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keel gets through Kurkku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keel is pushing Kurkku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keel looking to throw knees to the head but Kurkku is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurkku.
Keel misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keel misses with a series of wild punches.
Keel wants to clinch.
Kurkku scores with a one two! Keel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keel lands a head kick. Kurkku smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurkku throws a series of punches but Keel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurkku. Keel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurkku throws a jab but it's blocked by Keel.
Keel is looking to land body kicks.
Kurkku throws a hook but Keel avoids it easily.
Kurkku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurkku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurkku keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurkku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keel pinned against the cage. Keel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurkku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurkku throws a shot to the body.
Jay Keel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurkku misses the target.
Kurkku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Keel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurkku misses with a takedown attempt - Keel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurkku throws a jab but it's blocked by Keel.
Decent striking displayed by Kurkku there.
Kurkku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keel is out of range and Kurkku settles back down.
Kurkku throws a shot from downtown. Keel moves away and avoids it.
Keel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurkku is just out of range.
Kurkku dodges the punch combination from Keel.
Keel throws a wild body kick that Kurkku sees coming a mile off.
Keel clinches with his opponent.
Keel lands a shot to the body.
Keel scores with a shoulder strike.
Keel managing to block the knees to the body from Kurkku.
Keel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurkku backwards.
Keel looking to throw knees to the head but Kurkku is blocking nicely.
Keel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurkku backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Keel fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Keel.
Keel tries to land a knee to the head but Kurkku blocks with his arms.
Keel misses with the head strike.
Kurkku tries to circle away but Keel has him pinned against the cage.
Keel tries a knee to the head but Kurkku blocks it.
Keel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kurkku dodges an elbow strike from Keel.
Kurkku is trying to break free.
Keel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keel lands with a right to the head.
Keel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurkku blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kurkku tries to circle away but Keel has him pinned against the cage.
Keel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurkku is trying to break the clinch but Keel has him pressed against the cage.
Keel looking to throw knees to the head but Kurkku is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keel.
Keel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Kurkku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurkku tries to circle away but Keel has him pinned against the cage.
Keel tries to land a knee to the head but Kurkku blocks with his arms.
Keel lands with a left to the head.
Kurkku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keel missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Keel.
Keel cracks Kurkku with a nice body shot.
Keel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keel scores with a knee to the head.
Keel looks gassed!
Keel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurkku.
Kurkku is trying to break the clinch but Keel is controlling him.
Keel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurkku avoids the damage to the body.
Kurkku is trying to stall.
Keel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurkku backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Keel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurkku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kurkku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keel's head backwards.
Kurkku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Kurkku there.
Keel is looking to land body kicks.
Keel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keel forces Kurkku back against the cage and clinches.
Kurkku tries to work over Keel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Keel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurkku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurkku throws a punch but it's blocked by Keel.
Keel is working Kurkku over against the cage.
Keel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keel misses with a punch to the body.
Kurkku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurkku tries to throw a body punch but Keel avoids it by throwing Kurkku back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurkku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keel throws a head punch that misses.
Keel tries a body shot but Kurkku blocks it.
Kurkku wants to break free but Keel has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurkku as Keel tries to tie him up.
Keel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurkku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurkku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurkku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kurkku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurkku stalling in the clinch but Keel improves position.
Keel misses with the head strike.
Kurkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurkku blocks a head kick by Keel.
Kurkku moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurkku misses the target.
Kurkku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurkku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurkku digs a good body shot into Keel's ribs.
Keel is breathing heavily.
Kurkku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurkku.
Keel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurkku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keel misses with a body kick.
Kurkku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurkku throws a body punch but Keel moves out of range.
Keel rushes Kurkku and presses him up against the cage.
Keel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keel has Kurkku pressed against the cage, preventing Kurkku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurkku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurkku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurkku is trying to break the clinch but Keel is controlling him.
Kurkku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Keel as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keel can't find room to land a body shot as Kurkku controls the action.
Kurkku wants to break free but Keel has control.
Kurkku is trying to stall.
Keel working aggressively here.
Keel lands a nice uppercut.
Kurkku tries to throw a body punch but Keel avoids it by throwing Kurkku back against the cage.
Keel misses with a punch to the body.
Kurkku tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurkku blocks it with crossed arms.
Keel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keel misses with a punch to the body.
Keel tries a body shot but Kurkku blocks it.
Keel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Kurkku.
Kurkku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurkku has had enough of the clinch but Keel keeps him there for the moment.
Keel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurkku throws a head punch that misses.
Kurkku wants to break free but Keel has control.
Keel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurkku avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Keel fails to land.
Keel has a couple of punches blocked by Kurkku.
Kurkku working hard to break the clinch.
Kurkku leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurkku's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keel.
Kurkku displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keel up against the cage.
Kurkku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurkku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keel is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Keel fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurkku.
Keel taking a breather.
Keel is working Kurkku over against the cage.
Kurkku wants to break free but Keel has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kurkku dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kurkku shoots in and bounces Keel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keel is pulling down on Kurkku's head to control his posture.
Keel trying to keep a closed guard but Kurkku is proving a slippery customer.
Kurkku trying to control the position from guard on top but Keel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurkku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurkku trying to mount his opponent but Keel defends it.
Keel pushes Kurkku off looking to stand but Kurkku dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keel won't allow Kurkku to pass to mount.
Kurkku is working for a kimura but Keel is defending it quite comfortably.
Keel gets full guard.
Keel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurkku tries to free his leg and advance position but Keel is retaining full guard.
Kurkku thows a big elbow that misses.
Keel wants to stand but Kurkku is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurkku.
Keel throws a sloppy head kick and Kurkku moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keel throws a combination that misses
and Kurkku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kurkku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keel has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keel.
Keel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurkku.
Kurkku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurkku prevents a body shot from Keel.
Keel has Kurkku pressed against the cage.
Keel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurkku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurkku looking for a takedown.
Kurkku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keel is pushing Kurkku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kurkku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurkku moves out of range as Keel throws a body kick.
Kurkku throws a low kick but Keel avoids it.
Keel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurkku.
Keel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurkku in his tracks.
Keel throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurkku counters with a left to the body.
Kurkku moves out of range as Keel strikes.
Kurkku cracks a nice hook into Keel's ribs.
Donk. Kurkku catches Keel right on the button with a cross.
Kurkku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurkku misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keel takes one to the side of the head.
Kurkku throws a big shot that misses.
Kurkku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurkku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kurkku lands with an overhand left.
Keel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurkku takes a swing at Keel's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kurkku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keel sizes up Kurkku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurkku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurkku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keel avoids the body shot from Kurkku.
A jab from Kurkku misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kurkku clearly takes 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.
Kurkku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurkku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurkku swings for the body but Keel moves out of range.
Kurkku misses with a looping right.
Kurkku misses the body punch
and Keel moves into the clinch.
Keel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Keel.
Keel misses with a knee to the head.
Kurkku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurkku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keel lands a body punch.
Keel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurkku backwards.
Keel misses with the head strike.
Keel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurkku's face.
Keel blocking some punches.
Kurkku tries to break free but Keel pushes him back against the cage.
Keel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Keel trying to land knees to the body.
Keel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keel has a couple of punches blocked by Kurkku.
Kurkku wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurkku is trying to break the clinch but Keel has him pressed against the cage.
Kurkku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurkku scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurkku.
Kurkku's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurkku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurkku throws a lazy right hand but Keel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurkku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Keel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Keel wants to get back to his feet.
Keel wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kurkku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kurkku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Keel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kurkku.
Kurkku working the ground and pound effectively.
Kurkku lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku wants to control the pace but Keel is squirming around nicely.
Kurkku jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Keel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kurkku throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kurkku landing a few strikes.
Kurkku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keel's legs.
Kurkku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kurkku but great work by Keel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurkku is looking to regain half guard here but Keel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurkku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Keel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Keel is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Keel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keel tries to clinch up.
Kurkku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keel manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kurkku misses.
Kurkku misses with a hook.
Kurkku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keel at a distance.
Keel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kurkku had his way with Jay Keel in 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. This is the final round!
Keel walks into a stiff left hand from Kurkku.
Kurkku lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kurkku.
Keel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurkku, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Keel.
Keel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurkku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurkku looking for a takedown.
Keel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurkku or not.
Keel tries to land a knee to the head but Kurkku blocks with his arms.
Kurkku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jay Keel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurkku's face.
Keel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurkku is defending well for now.
Keel lands an uppercut.
Kurkku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keel wants to stall.
Keel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurkku tries to circle away but Keel has him pinned against the cage.
Kurkku avoids the elbow strike from Keel, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurkku's brow.
Keel prevents Kurkku from breaking the clinch.
Keel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurkku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurkku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurkku is trying to force a seperation but Keel has the dominant position.
Keel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurkku is keeping busy.
Keel lands an uppercut.
Kurkku is trying to break free.
Keel misses with a knee strike.
Kurkku breaks the clinch.
Keel tries to clinch up.
Kurkku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keel clinches up against the cage.
Jay Keel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keel has Kurkku pressed against the cage, preventing Kurkku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keel.
Kurkku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keel.
Kurkku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keel missing with knees to the body.
Kurkku tries for a takedown but Keel manages to get underhooks.
Kurkku prevents a body shot from Keel.
A right hand to the body from Keel.
Kurkku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kurkku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keel has him pressed against the cage.
Kurkku is looking to break free of the clinch but Keel has double underhooks.
Keel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurkku avoids it.
Keel is trying to stall.
Keel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurkku.
Kurkku managing to block the knees to the body from Keel.
Keel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurkku backwards.
Keel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurkku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurkku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keel tries to clinch
and Keel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurkku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurkku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurkku fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kurkku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurkku misses with a low kick as Keel jumps back.
The fighters circling - Kurkku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jay Keel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keel wants to clinch up but Kurkku keeps it at a distance.
Keel misses with a body kick.
Keel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keel walks into a left hand.
Keel darts in trying to clinch
and Kurkku counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Kurkku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Keel.
Kurkku lands with a nice body punch.
Kurkku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurkku somewhat.
Kurkku fails with a takedown attempt.
Keel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurkku.
Keel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurkku is just out of range.
Keel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keel thuds a left hand into Kurkku's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Keel.
I think Kurkku 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kurkku!
John Kurkku retains his lightweight title!
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