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VH20 Night of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Messiah Worship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messiah Worship has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Messiah Worship!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worship.
Water shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worship sprawls well. Worship wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Water gets slowly back to his feet.
Worship tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Worship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Worship goes for a takedown attempt but Water pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Worship fails to land with a series of punches.
Water fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Worship slaps away a takedown attempt from Water, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worship throws a combination. Water tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Water shoots in but Worship avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Water shoots for a double leg takedown but Worship sprawls well. He's pushed Water's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Worship knocks Water out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Messiah Worship!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Amular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting as his entrance music. Joe Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Romulus Amular!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amular circles away.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amular connects with a solid leg kick.
Amular lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amular scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amular is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Amular circles away and we're back to standing.
Amular gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Amular wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson 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.
Amular wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amular swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is pushing down on Amular's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amular is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Amular is defending well.
Amular wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amular has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amular wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Amular makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amular.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amular has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amular.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Amular.
Romulus Amular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Amular had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amular scores with a jab.
Amular scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amular throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Amular throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amular dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amular lands a nice shot to the body.
Amular's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Amular counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amular throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Amular feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Amular sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amular connects with a solid leg kick.
Amular is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson feints and as Amular raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Amular is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amular manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Amular's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amular keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Amular pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Amular.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Amular dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amular connects with the punch.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amular swivels and escapes.
A cross from Amular lands.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Amular displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Romulus Amular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amular is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amular is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Amular is in no mood to give up.
Amular working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Amular has worked his arm free - good work by Amular!
Amular tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson has hold of Amular's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Amular seems comfortable defending it but Jackson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Amular is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Amular is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jackson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Jackson!
Joe Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corbean Transler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaric Keresztes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbean Transler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaric Keresztes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Transler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keresztes tries to clinch up but Transler circles away and keeps his distance.
Keresztes tries to clinch up.
Transler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keresztes is fending him off so far but Transler persists. Nope, Keresztes circles away and we're back to standing.
Keresztes gets tackled into the cage by Transler. Transler maintains the clinch.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Transler blocks it.
Transler can't find room to land a body shot as Keresztes controls the action.
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Transler's face.
It looks like Corbean Transler has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Transler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Transler is looking for a takedown.
Keresztes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keresztes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keresztes throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Transler wants to break free but Keresztes has control.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keresztes lands a knee to the body.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keresztes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keresztes has Transler pressed against the cage, preventing Transler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Transler is trying to pull guard but Keresztes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbean Transler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Keresztes.
Transler goes for a takedown attempt but Keresztes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Transler with that takedown attempt.
Transler is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Transler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Transler closes the distance and clinches.
Transler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Transler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Transler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Transler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keresztes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Transler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
Keresztes tries to land knees in the clinch but Transler avoids the damage to the body.
Transler can't break the clinch.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keresztes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Transler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keresztes stalling the fight.
Keresztes crunches a lovely knee into Transler's ribcage.
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Transler's face.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes lands a damaging elbow.
Transler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keresztess head.
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Transler's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Transler throws an elbow that misses.
Keresztes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keresztes scores a nice knee to the body.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Transler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keresztes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keresztes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Transler digs a right hand underneath Keresztes's ribcage. Keresztes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Transler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keresztes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keresztes lands a good knee to the midsection. Transler won't want to take too many of those.
Keresztes leaning against his opponent.
Keresztes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Transler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Transler wants to break free but Keresztes has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keresztes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keresztes scores a nice knee to the body.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Corbean Transler's cut is getting worse.
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Transler's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaric Keresztes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corbean Transler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Transler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keresztes tries to close the distance and clinch but Transler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Transler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Transler closes the distance and pushes Keresztes back into the cage.
Keresztes stalling in the clinch but Transler improves position.
Transler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keresztes walks away with a smile on his face. Transler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keresztes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Transler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keresztes lands an elbow that stopped Transler in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keresztes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keresztes leaning against his opponent.
Transler trying to control the position but instead, Keresztes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Transler into the cage.
Keresztes gets underhooks to prevent Transler's takedown attempt.
Keresztes crunches a lovely knee into Transler's ribcage.
Keresztes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Keresztes working Transler over with knees to the body.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
Transler jumps guard but Keresztes stands there with Transler around his waist. Transler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbean Transler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Transler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keresztes landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Transler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keresztes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Keresztes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Transler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keresztes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Transler blocks it with crossed arms.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Corbean Transler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keresztes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Transler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
Keresztes lands a nice knee to the body.
Keresztes has Transler pushed against the cage.
Transler has picked Keresztes up - he's going for a ride! Transler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Transler trying to control from Keresztes's half guard. Keresztes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes pulls Transler in close to his closed guard and prevents Transler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keresztes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Keresztes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Keresztes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Transler swats away the attempt to clinch by Keresztes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Transler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keresztes as he jumps to the side.
Keresztes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Transler has Keresztes up against the cage in a clinch.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Transler being controlled against the cage.
Keresztes lands an elbow just above Transler 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keresztes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaric Keresztes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corbean Transler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keresztes tries to clinch up but Transler circles away and keeps his distance.
Transler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Transler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Transler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keresztes as he avoids it easily.
Transler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corbean Transler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keresztes moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Transler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
Transler jumps guard but Keresztes stands there with Transler around his waist. Transler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes is stalling here.
Keresztes keeps control of Transler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes looking to throw knees to the head but Transler is blocking nicely.
Keresztes working Transler over with knees to the body.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Transler up against the cage.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Transler blocks it.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Transler has Keresztes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keresztes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Transler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keresztes is defending well for now.
Keresztes lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
Keresztes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keresztes slows down the pace here.
Keresztes lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Corbean Transler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corbean Transler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaric Keresztes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faustine Rod Dael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faustine Rod Dael has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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180 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faustine Rod Dael!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow avoids the head kick by Dael.
Crow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dael.
Crow shoots for a double leg takedown but Dael sprawls well. He's pushed Crow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dael takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dael looking for a takedown.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Dael wants to take the fight to the mat but Crow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dael gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crow regains guard.
Dael tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
Dael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dael distracts Crow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dael manages to get himself to full guard.
Dael looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Crow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow wants to control from the top but Dael keeps moving.
Dael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dael has his foot on Crow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crow works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crow is in close to Dael's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dael is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dael manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crow manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow keeping moving, preventing Dael from controlling successfully.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Dael from controlling successfully.
Crow is trying to keep Dael in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Faustine Rod Dael.
Crow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dael was covering up waiting for the punch and Crow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dael looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Crow tries to free his leg and advance position but Dael is retaining full guard.
Dael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dael throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dael keeping moving, preventing Crow from controlling successfully.
Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dael looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crow is one step ahead there.
Dael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Crow wants to control from the top but Dael keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dael is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crow is controlling him.
Dael thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Faustine Rod Dael will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crow instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Crow.
Crow misses with a punch on the inside.
Dael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dael is working for takedown but Crow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Crow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faustine Rod Dael.
Dael drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dael tries to pull guard but Crow holds him up against the cage and eventually Dael drops back down to his feet.
Crow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crow.
Dael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Dael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crow.
Dael tries to pull guard but Crow won't allow it.
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack Crow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Dael.
Crow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dael moves away from the strike by Crow.
Faustine Rod Dael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dael throws a right hand that Crow ducks under and follows up with a left that Crow also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Crow as he connects with a hook.
Dael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crow scores with a three punch combo!
Crow misses with a takedown attempt - Dael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dael gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dael isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crow stacks Dael on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crow!
Sloppy strikes there by Crow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dael is looking for a sweep.
Crow scores with punches from side control.
Faustine Rod Dael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dael is trying to control Crow's posture but Crow avoids it.
Dael tries to buck Crow off but Crow is having none of it.
Crow trying to control the position but Dael is working away.
Crow looks up at the clock and then as Dael takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Crow crashes against the mat.
Dael is looking for a sweep.
Dael can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dael struggling a bit here.
Dael regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crow pulls his head out easily.
Dael is breathing heavily.
Dael is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
Dael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Crow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dael is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dael working a defensive guard but Crow passes into half guard.
Dael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dael ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Dael keeps Crow at a distance using the push kick.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Dael is just out of range.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dael as he avoids it easily.
Crow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dael's head.
Crow has a takedown stuffed.
Dael slaps away a takedown attempt from Crow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dael throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Dael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dael stuffs the takedown.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dael throws a wild body kick that Crow sees coming a mile off.
Dael throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
Crow throws a shot from downtown. Dael moves away and avoids it.
Crow throws a hook but Dael avoids it easily.
Dael shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dael blocks a jab.
Dael misses with a takedown attempt
and Crow counters with a straight right hand.
Crow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dael's half guard.
Dael gets full guard.
Dael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dael looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
Crow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crow trying to control the action but Dael is working from the bottom.
Crow is nestled in close to Dael, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dael tries to kick Crow off but Crow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dael is staying active underneath Crow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crow seems to be working for a kimura but Dael defends the submission attempt.
Dael wants to get back to full guard.
Dael looking for submissions off his back.
Crow tries to pass to full mount but Dael defends it.
Crow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dael.
Dael wants to get back to his feet but Crow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Jack Crow.
I think Crow 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Crow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azrael Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azrael Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but OMalley shows good takedown defense.
OMalley scores with the left hand. Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
OMalley throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter is working for a kimura but OMalley is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is working to tighten is grip on OMalley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. OMalley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hunter is really squeezing tight and eventually OMalley passes out! Hunter breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Azrael Hunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lucky Delight was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kenny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Delight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny throws a shot to the body.
Kenny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delight moves away.
Kenny tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delight closes the distance but Kenny moves to the side
and Kenny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kenny slips a straight right by Delight.
Delight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delight is out of range.
Delight fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Delight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kenny keeps the fight on the outside.
Delight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenny's hands.
Kenny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Delight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Delight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenny moves away.
Kenny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenny staying out of range there.
Delight throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenny counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delight throws a hook but Kenny blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Delight blocks the leg kick.
Kenny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delight checks a leg kick.
Kenny throws a front kick that sends Delight stumbling back into the cage.
Kenny connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Lucky Delight has been cut.
Delight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kenny lands a leg kick that knocks Delight off balance momentarily.
Delight looks gassed!
Kenny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kenny - the referee stops the clock and Delight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kenny. Delight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kenny.
Delight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenny can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Delight blocks the low kick.
Lucky Delight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delight throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kenny counters with a body kick.
Kenny shoots in and gets a takedown into Delight's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenny has hold of Delight's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Delight tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kenny cranks the arm and Delight screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Delight, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). King Kenny!
King Kenny retains his heavyweight title!
King Kenny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lanastar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Lanastar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lanastar is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Lanastar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lanastar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lanastar trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Lanastar's temple.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lanastar defending well though.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lanastar's head.
Lanastar tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson cracks Lanastar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Lanastar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lanastar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lanastar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Lanastar's head but Lanastar avoids it well.
Lanastar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson landing strikes.
Johnson throws an elbow but Lanastar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Lanastar blocks the move with his legs.
Lanastar struggling a bit here.
Johnson landing strikes.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Lanastar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lanastar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanastar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Lanastar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Lanastar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lanastar is rocked!
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lanastar!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Lanastar is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Lanastar! Johnson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Lanastar and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stan Johnson!
Stan Johnson retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo DeSilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSilka's entrance music is International Love by Pitbull. A fine choice. One has chosen Sith as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renzo DeSilka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilka swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
One scores with a takedown into DeSilka's guard.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
One throwing strikes but missing.
One trying to control but DeSilka is working from the bottom.
DeSilka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
One looking to pass the guard.
One is sitting in close to DeSilka's body. DeSilka has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! One is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, One is tapping! That was a very nice submission by DeSilka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renzo DeSilka!
Renzo DeSilka retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Renzo DeSilka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smackmy Bitshup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikki Rokusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smackmy Bitshup!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikki Rokusho!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitshup throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rokusho does it's job there.
Bitshup tries to clinch up.
Rokusho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rokusho sends Bitshup crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rokusho is motioning to the referee to let Bitshup up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bitshup is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitshup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rokusho counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ikki Rokusho!
Ikki Rokusho is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eldoth Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainor Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron comes to the cage accompanied by Afterworld. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eldoth Kron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trainor Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trainer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trainer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kron keeps working.
Trainer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trainer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kron to regain full guard.
Trainer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kron working a defensive guard here.
Trainer wants to control from the top but Kron keeps moving.
Kron wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kron gets a takedown into half guard.
Kron trying to advance position but Trainer counters by regaining guard.
Trainer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kron is now in half guard.
Kron is looking to take a break and control but Trainer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trainer wants to control but Kron is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer actively working from the bottom here.
Kron wants to control but Trainer is keeping him busy.
Kron controlling the action here.
Trainer is trying to control but Kron manages to pass to mount!
Kron prevents Trainer from getting the reversal.
Kron fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trainer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kron avoids the attempt from Trainer to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kron sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trainer is trying to escape the mount.
Kron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kron looking to control but Trainer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer taking shots to the head.
Trainer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Trainer trying to control here.
Kron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trainer keeps working.
Trainer trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainer is looking for a sweep. Kron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eldoth Kron will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kron misses with a head kick.
Trainer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kron.
Trainer misses with a takedown
and Kron counters with a left and a right that stings Trainer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trainer is defended easily by Kron.
Kron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trainer defends it nicely.
Trainer slips a jab and a cross from Kron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trainer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kron, pushing him back against the cage.
Kron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trainer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kron controls his hands.
Trainer scores with a hook to the body.
Trainer misses with a punch on the inside.
Trainer misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Trainer fails to land.
Trainer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trainer blocks an uppercut.
Kron throws a head punch that misses.
Kron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kron misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kron's elbow.
Kron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Trainer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kron is trying to drag Trainer to the mat but Trainer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trainer stops a takedown attempt from Kron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldoth Kron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kron fails to land.
Trainer misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kron swings wildly with an uppercut but Trainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trainer controlling the action here for a moment.
Trainer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kron backwards.
Trainer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kron's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trainor Trainer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kron stuffs the takedown.
Trainer tries for a takedown but Kron circles away easily
and Kron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kron swings for the body but Trainer moves out of range.
Kron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Trainer eats them both and turns towards Kron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Trainor Trainer has been cut.
Trainer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eldoth Kron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trainor Trainer.
Kron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kron stuns Trainer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kron with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kron.
Trainer ducks under a wild hook from Kron.
Kron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trainer misses with a takedown attempt
and Kron counters with a one-two to the body.
Trainer darts in trying to clinch
and Kron counters with a left and a right that stings Trainer.
Kron shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trainer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trainer keeping full guard, as Kron tries to pass.
Trainer controls Kron momentarily but Kron frees himself.
Trainer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kron kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kron wants it to stay on the feet.
Kron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kron looks to clinch
and Trainer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trainer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kron is trying to control the position but Trainer postures up.
Trainer wants to control from the top but Kron keeps moving.
Trainer looking to sit in guard and control but Kron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trainer wants to sweep here but Kron controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kron trying to control the position from guard on top but Trainer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kron with a nice head shot there.
Kron won't allow Trainer to sweep him here.
Kron passes into half guard.
Trainer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kron wants to control from the top but Trainer keeps moving.
Eldoth Kron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kron looking to sit in guard and control but Trainer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eldoth Kron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kron 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eldoth Kron!
Eldoth Kron retains his middleweight title!
Eldoth Kron thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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