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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dixion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manjinder Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Dixion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manjinder Dhaliwal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhaliwal throws a lazy right hand but Dixion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhaliwal closes the distance and pushes Dixion back into the cage.
Dhaliwal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dhaliwal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhaliwal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dhaliwal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixion is looking to escape.
Dixion is staying active underneath Dhaliwal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dhaliwal works his way into side control.
Dixion is not content to let Dhaliwal control the position.
Dhaliwal swings around for an armbar but Dixion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dhaliwal's guard.
Dhaliwal working for a triangle but Dixion defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dixion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dixion tries to get out of the position.
Dhaliwal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dixion wants to control but Dhaliwal is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhaliwal landing strikes from the mount.
Dixion is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dixion tries to reverse the position but Dhaliwal maintains control.
Dixion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dixion blocking the ground and pound.
Dixion is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dhaliwal controlling from mount.
Dhaliwal prevents Dixion from getting the reversal.
Dhaliwal content just to control the position here.
Dixion is looking to improve his position but Dhaliwal isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dhaliwal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixion is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhaliwal throws some wild stikes that Dixion manages to avoid easily.
Dhaliwal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixion is looking to escape.
Dhaliwal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dixion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Dixion working to try and regain half guard.
Dhaliwal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixion is looking to escape.
Dixion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dhaliwal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dhaliwal content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhaliwal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manjinder Dhaliwal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab by Dixion.
Dixion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixion with a hook.
Dixion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhaliwal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixion dodges the punch combination from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal has Dixion up against the cage in a clinch.
Dhaliwal jumps guard but Dixion stands there with Dhaliwal around his waist. Dhaliwal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dhaliwal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dixion can't fight it off and eventually Dhaliwal manages to take the fight to the floor. Dixion looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhaliwal won't allow Dixion to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhaliwal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dixion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixion trying to control the position here.
Dhaliwal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dhaliwal trying to control but Dixion is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Manjinder Dhaliwal just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Dhaliwal misses.
That's two 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.
A swing and a miss from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dhaliwal drives through and clinches with Dixion against the cage.
Dhaliwal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dhaliwal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dixion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dhaliwal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhaliwal moves away.
Dhaliwal takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixion tries to circle away but Dhaliwal has him pinned against the cage.
Dhaliwal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Dixion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manjinder Dhaliwal.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dhaliwal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dhaliwal wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Dixion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dhaliwal jumps guard and drags Dixion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dhaliwal's guard.
Dhaliwal 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.
Dhaliwal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Dhaliwal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixion wants to control from the top but Dhaliwal keeps moving.
Dixion postures up.
Dixion with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dixion throws a nice looking combination but Dhaliwal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhaliwal tries to clinch up.
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 Dan Dixion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Dixion.
Dixion tries to clinch
and Dhaliwal counters by clinching up.
Dhaliwal working aggressively here.
Dhaliwal misses with the head strike.
Dhaliwal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dhaliwal is struggling to control the position.
Dixion is trying to force a seperation but Dhaliwal has the dominant position.
Dhaliwal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhaliwal wants a takedown.
Dixion has had enough of the clinch but Dhaliwal keeps him there for the moment.
Dhaliwal is working for takedown but Dixion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dan Dixion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manjinder Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Dixion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixion is trying to break free.
Dhaliwal tries to score a body lock takedown but Dixion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dhaliwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixion is trying to force a seperation but Dhaliwal has the dominant position.
Dixion presses Dhaliwal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dhaliwal effectively controlling the action here.
Dixion prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixion stops a takedown attempt from Dhaliwal.
Dixion taking a breather.
Dhaliwal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixion can't break the clinch.
Dixion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dhaliwal goes for a takedown attempt but Dixion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dhaliwal closes the distance and pushes Dixion back into the cage.
Dhaliwal has Dixion pressed against the cage, preventing Dixion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dhaliwal tries to stall but Dixion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dixion tries to break the clinch but Dhaliwal is controlling the position.
Dixion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dixion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dixion fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Dixion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dixion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dhaliwal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhaliwal circles away quickly and effectively.
Dhaliwal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixion.
Dhaliwal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixion fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal pushes Dixion up against the cage in a clinch.
Dhaliwal taking a breather.
Dixion is trying to break the clinch but Dhaliwal is controlling him.
Dhaliwal working aggressively here.
Dhaliwal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dixion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dhaliwal jumps guard but Dixion stands there with Dhaliwal around his waist. Dhaliwal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dixion being controlled against the cage.
Dixion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhaliwal scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhaliwal tries to control but Dixion wriggling away.
Dixion is trying to escape the mount.
Dhaliwal has hold of Dixion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dixion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dixion is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manjinder Dhaliwal.
I think Dhaliwal 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manjinder Dhaliwal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Lang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lang.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones lands a body shot.
Lang looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Mark Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Lang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Lang on that attempt.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to Lang's midsection.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Lang keeps him there for the moment.
Lang has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang looking for a takedown.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lang.
Jones wants to break free but Lang has control.
Lang can't get the takedown.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lang.
Jones blocks a head kick by Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Lang connects with a high kick.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lang looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones rushes Lang and presses him up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Lang keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lang has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Lang keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Lang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Lang pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to break free but Lang pushes him back against the cage.
Lang tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Lang tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it.
Lang can't get the takedown.
Lang tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Lang has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Lang working aggressively here.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones works Lang's body with a nice hook.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Lang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Lang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lang.
Lang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries to break free but Lang pushes him back against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a combination. Lang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lang.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Lang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones punishes Lang's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Lang off the cage and back into rage.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Lang is controlling him.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Lang is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Lang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Lang's takedown attempt.
Lang prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Lang wants to stall.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four 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.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Lang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones kicks off Lang and gets to his feet.
Lang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Lang has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lang wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Lang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Lang won't allow it.
Lang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Lang throws a body kick that misses.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Mark Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lang.
Jones lands a jab to Lang's midsection.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang working aggressively here.
Jones tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Lang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lang.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Lang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones forces Lang back against the cage and clinches.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lang tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to break free.
Mark Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Thousand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Thousand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thousand pinned against the cage. Thousand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thousand slips under a jab.
Steiner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steiner moves forwards but Thousand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steiner walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Thousand.
Steiner tries to clinch but Thousand is having none of it.
Thousand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thousand throws a right and a left that Steiner avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Thousand.
It looks like Macho Steiner has been cut.
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!
Steiner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thousand.
Steiner thumps Thousand with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thousand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steiner momentarily.
Thousand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thousand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brian Thousand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thousand throws a body punch but Steiner moves out of range.
Thousand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steiner looks gassed!
Thousand feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steiner sprawling to the canvas! Steiner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thousand finish him?!
Steiner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thousand digs a good hook to Steiner's body.
Steiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Thousand finish him?
Thousand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thousand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steiner seems to have recovered his senses.
Thousand works the jab nicely.
Brian Thousand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thousand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steiner doesn't seem bothered though.
Thousand walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Steiner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thousand swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Steiner's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Thousand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ikaika Kalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalani comes to the cage accompanied by E ala E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikaika Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn prevents Kalani from getting the reversal.
Penn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalani to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalani shrugs it off.
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kalani is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kalani and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kalani sneaks back into half guard.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalani tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Kalani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Kalani pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani pushes Penn off and gets back to his feet.
Kalani tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Kalani rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Kalani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Kalani misses with a two punch combination.
Kalani has managed to clinch.
Penn is trying to drag Kalani to the mat but Kalani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Kalani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like DJ Penn has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalani.
Kalani closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Kalani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kalani!
Kalani tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Kalani is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Kalani is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kalani manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kalani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalani is on top in guard.
Kalani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kalani puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Kalani is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalani pulls his head out easily.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Kalani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Kalani passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Penn is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kalani locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Penn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikaika Kalani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaShawn Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman has chosen Headstrong as his entrance music. LaShawn Reddman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LaShawn Reddman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddman misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Reddman.
LaShawn Reddman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Reddman.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Reddman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reddman pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Reddman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reddman's head.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Reddman is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Reddman defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents Reddman from improving his position.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Reddman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reddman is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reddman stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Reddman does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Reddman which made him look bad.
Reddman cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodriguez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reddman finish him?
It looks like Matt Rodriguez has been cut.
A jab from Reddman finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Rodriguez is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Reddman sprawls well.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Reddman. Rodriguez falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Reddman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaShawn Reddman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Ho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muhammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Ho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ali moves away from the strike by Ho.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ali moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ali throws a series of punches but Ho avoids them all with ease.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Ho.
Ho scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali jabs at Ho's body.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho stalks Ali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ali's face. Ali staggers backwards, shaken.
Ho looks gassed!
Ho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
Ali digs a good hook to Ho's body.
Ho tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali throws a sloppy body shot
and Ho counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho's hands.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Ho counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ho throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali lands a jab-cross combination.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali throws a series of strikes that have Ho backpedaling.
It looks like Kai Ho has been cut.
Muhammad Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ho looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Ali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ali is looking to wear down Ho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
A lazy left from Ali finds it's target.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Ali thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Ho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ali digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
Ali stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Ho won't allow it.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali lands a jab to Ho's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Ho.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho.
Ali stuns Ho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Ho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ho slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ali jabs at Ho's body.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali sizes up Ho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Muhammad Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali rushes Ho and presses him up against the cage.
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Ho misses.
Ho misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Ho.
Muhammad Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ali closes the distance but Ho moves to the side
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Ho. Beautiful body shot.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Ho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ho throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. Ho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ho tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali tries to clinch but Ho moves away
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ho lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Ho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ali counters with a nice body shot.
Ho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali jabs at Ho's body.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ali cracks Ho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho misses with a series of wild punches.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ho doesn't seem bothered though.
Ho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ali lands a right hook to the body.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho lands with a nice combination. Ali backs away looking to recover.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Ho.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands a jab to Ho's midsection.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali tries to clinch there but Ho circles away.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ho throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
A big right from Ho misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Ho's ribs.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammad Ali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kai Ho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Ho.
Ho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali lands with a straight right. Ho didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho.
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Ho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
Ho digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Ho lands a with a good body shot.
Ho fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Ho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho lands a jab.
Ali takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Ho throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
A left and a right from Ho both land. Nice combination.
Ali wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ho misses with a double jab.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho works the jab nicely.
Ali swinging wildly here.
Ho jabs Ali right on the nose. Ali blinks but takes it well.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho misses with a few strikes there.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho misses with a combination
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ho lands with an uppercut that bounces Ali off the cage and back into rage.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ho looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ali counters with a left and a right that stings Ho.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Ho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Ho.
Ho swinging wildly here.
Ali scores with a jab. Ho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ali misses with a body punch
enabling Ho to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Ho.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.
Muhammad Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and Ho counters with a series of strikes. Ali will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali lands a with a good body shot.
Ho lands a glancing blow to the side of Ali's head.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kai Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ho.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Muhammad Ali!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson McMurder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson McMurder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Cruise!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurder misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Cruise.
McMurder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruise was well out of range. Poor timing from McMurder.
McMurder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMurder misses with a straight right.
McMurder blocks a low kick nicely.
McMurder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruise.
McMurder lands a high kick!
It looks like Christian Cruise has been cut.
Cruise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMurder throws a right and a left that Cruise avoids nicely.
Christian Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruise lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruise tries to bum rush McMurder with a series of wild strikes but McMurder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMurder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cruise misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruise is looking to land body kicks.
McMurder looks to throw the jab but Cruise is out of range.
Cruise throws a series of punches but McMurder moves out of range.
McMurder misses with a wild body shot.
McMurder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McMurder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruise manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cruise wants to stand up but McMurder is controlling him.
Cruise looks gassed!
Cruise utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMurder stands and throws Cruise's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruise really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMurder. 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.
McMurder 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.
Cruise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McMurder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruise can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruise is not content to let McMurder control the position.
McMurder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruise on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurder working the ground and pound but Cruise is defending the strikes.
McMurder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruise will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McMurder in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cruise is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carson McMurder!
Carson McMurder retains his welterweight title!
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