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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulus Amular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting. Romulus Amular will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romulus Amular!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Amular gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Amular is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amular down to the mat. Amular avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amular throws a nice head kick!
Amular goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Romulus Amular seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Amular coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amular lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Amular counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Amular tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Amular counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amular throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amular tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amular is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amular.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amular tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amular to the ground. Amular escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amular bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amular stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amular fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amular, as that shot connected.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amular, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Amular counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Amular.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Amular counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amular throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Amular lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amular. Amular obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amular bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Amular lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amular finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Amular connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amular bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amular can pounce on him.
Amular misses with a series of wild punches.
Romulus Amular is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amular counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amular throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Amular lands.
Decent striking displayed by Amular there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Amular as Jackson shoots in.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Amular counters with a head kick.
Amular throws a nice head kick!
Amular lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Amular lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amular swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Amular dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amular lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Amular lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Amular throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Amular throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Amular lands with an overhand left.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amular as he avoids it easily.
Amular has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amular goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Romulus Amular seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amular comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amular connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Amular had a free shot at his head there.
Amular cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amular throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Amular connects with an inside leg kick.
Amular tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amular has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Amular makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amular thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amular lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Amular clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amular takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amular connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Amular lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amular.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amular can pounce on him.
Amular smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amular.
Amular lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amular throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amular swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Amular scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amular lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amular sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amular throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amular tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amular to the ground. Amular escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amular. That's going to slow Jackson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amular sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amular swivels and escapes.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Amular catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Amular connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Amular does it's job there.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amular lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amular fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amular moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Amular showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Amular scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amular. Amular obviously looking to wear him down.
Amular lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Amular takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amular to score with a decent uppercut.
Amular cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jackson falls to his knees and Amular doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romulus Amular!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike OMalley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OMalley scores with a sloppy right hand. Compton should have avoided that one.
Compton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OMalley pinned against the cage. OMalley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OMalley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Compton backs up against the cage.
Compton is rocked!
OMalley stuffs the takedown.
OMalley lands with a big left! Compton is wobbled badly! OMalley comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Compton to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike OMalley!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike OMalley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lomfor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rose's choice of entrance music: Bartholomew. This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Lomfor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Rose!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomfor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lomfor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rose has his takedown stuffed
and Lomfor counters with a low kick, right behind Rose 's knee.
Jim Lomfor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lomfor.
Rose with a poor takedown
and Lomfor counters by moving into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lomfor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomfor wants the takedown. Rose is fighting it off but Lomfor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rose's guard against the cage.
Lomfor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lomfor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lomfor passes Rose's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lomfor 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose wants to improve his position but Lomfor is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomfor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lomfor thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely.
Lomfor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lomfor is looking to advance position but Rose won't allow it.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lomfor is working away from the top position though.
Lomfor is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lomfor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Lomfor just wasn't active enough.
Rose with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Lomfor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lomfor counters with a nice uppercut.
Rose looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomfor instigates a clinch.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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!
Lomfor effectively controlling the action here.
Lomfor looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Lomfor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lomfor lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Lomfor has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lomfor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomfor tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.
Rose is trying to break the clinch but Lomfor is controlling him.
Lomfor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lomfor counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomfor misses with the ground and pound.
Rose avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lomfor.
Lomfor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rose to his feet.
Lomfor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomfor counters with a body kick.
Lomfor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lomfor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rose avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lomfor.
Lomfor controlling the position easily from mount.
Rose is looking to improve his position but Lomfor isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lomfor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rose working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomfor misses with a head shot.
Rose is squirming around, avoiding Lomfor's attempts to control the action.
Rose takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lomfor looking to control but Rose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lomfor throws some wild stikes that Rose manages to avoid easily.
Lomfor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lomfor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lomfor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rose can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Lomfor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Lomfor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lomfor avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lomfor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomfor counters with a thumping low kick.
Rose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lomfor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lomfor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lomfor counters with a nice uppercut.
Jim Lomfor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rose.
Rose moves out of range as Lomfor throws a body kick.
Rose with a poor takedown
and Lomfor counters by clinching up.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Lomfor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Lomfor fails to land.
Lomfor prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Lomfor is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lomfor down to the mat. Lomfor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots and misses
and Lomfor counters with a solid body kick.
Lomfor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomfor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Lomfor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Lomfor.
Lomfor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lomfor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose is looking to break free of the clinch but Lomfor has double underhooks.
Lomfor trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lomfor into the cage.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Lomfor trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lomfor into the cage.
Rose lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomfor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose has control of Lomfor's left arm, preventing Lomfor from doing any damage.
Lomfor wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is working an open guard so Lomfor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jim Lomfor is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomfor misses with a low kick.
Lomfor is looking to clinch.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lomfor counters with a thumping low kick.
Rose gets tackled into the cage by Lomfor. Lomfor maintains the clinch.
Lomfor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lomfor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lomfor lands an elbow inside.
Lomfor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rose up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomfor prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lomfor prevents it.
Lomfor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose fails to pull guard.
Lomfor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lomfor smiles and moves away.
Lomfor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lomfor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomfor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomfor looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Lomfor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose moves out of range of the body kick from Lomfor.
Lomfor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomfor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lomfor clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lomfor to keep the fight standing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lomfor here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Lomfor blocks with his arms.
Lomfor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomfor lands a nice knee to the body.
Lomfor has Rose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lomfor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rose tumbling to the mat - Lomfor dives into Rose's guard.
Lomfor passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomfor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lomfor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jab, jab by Lomfor - just one landing.
Rose misses with a takedown
and Lomfor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Lomfor tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomfor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lomfor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomfor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose has his takedown stuffed
and Lomfor counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomfor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomfor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose gets tackled into the cage by Lomfor. Lomfor maintains the clinch.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rose tries for a takedown but Lomfor manages to get underhooks.
Jim Lomfor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rose.
Lomfor lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomfor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lomfor has Rose pressed against the cage, preventing Rose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lomfor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rose being controlled here, momentarily.
Lomfor wants to get up but he can't break Rose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lomfor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lomfor wants to get up but he can't break Rose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Jim Lomfor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lomfor enables Rose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lomfor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lomfor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomfor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lomfor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lomfor.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Rose looking for a takedown.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Lomfor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lomfor.
Lomfor lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye.
Lomfor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rose is defending well for now.
Lomfor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomfor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
Lomfor tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Lomfor back against the cage.
Lomfor leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lomfor for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lomfor landing knees to the head.
Lomfor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jim Lomfor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rose looking to score a takedown here. Lomfor is defending well but Rose drives through and ends up in Lomfor's guard.
Lomfor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Lomfor blocks nicely.
Lomfor trying to control the position here.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomfor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomfor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rose throws an elbow that misses. Lomfor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rose's guard. Nice move by Lomfor!
Lomfor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose keeping full guard, as Lomfor tries to pass.
Lomfor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lomfor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lomfor 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lomfor!
Jim Lomfor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'No brain, No pain.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Roxas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas digs a good hook to Benson's body.
Benson dives in and grabs Roxas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roxas pushes down on Benson's head and hops out.
Roxas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roxas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benson doesn't manage to clinch there - Roxas circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxas scores with a one two! Benson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ben Benson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benson walks into a stiff left hand from Roxas.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Benson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Roxas drops Benson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benson looks back up at him and smiles so Roxas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Benson is rocked!
Benson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Benson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roxas before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Roxas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontaine comes to the cage accompanied by P.S. Phuk You Too. The crowd seem to be enjoying Beck's choice of entrance music: Seek and Destroy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Fontaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Beck!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fontaine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fontaine throwing strikes from guard but Beck blocks nicely.
Beck is looking to sinch up a triangle. Fontaine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Beck's body to avoid the submission. Beck has instead reached around Fontaine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Beck arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Beck!
A less than humble John Beck misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between VJ Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiwi comes to the cage accompanied by Redlight - Get Out My Head. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, VJ Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Molito!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiwi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Molito tries to avoid it but Kiwi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Molito to the ground. Molito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molito. Kiwi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiwi closes the distance and clinches up with Molito, looking for a takedown. Kiwi pushes Molito against the cage but Molito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Molito connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like VJ Kiwi has been cut.
Kiwi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for VJ Kiwi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiwi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Molito cracks Kiwi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Molito misses.
Molito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molito wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiwi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Molito rushes Kiwi and presses him up against the cage.
Kiwi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Molito after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiwi.
Molito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiwi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molito has Kiwi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiwi avoiding damage as Molito throws knees to the body.
Molito missing with knees to the body.
Kiwi wants to take the fight to the mat but Molito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Molito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kiwi is defending well for now.
Kiwi wants to take the fight to the mat but Molito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kiwi can't get the takedown.
Molito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molito lands a jab to the nose.
Kiwi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molito circles away.
Molito swinging wildly here.
Kiwi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molito avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiwi is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito darts in and clinches Kiwi up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiwi throws a head punch that misses.
Molito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiwi back to the cage. Molito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiwi.
Kiwi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Enrique Molito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiwi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiwi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Molito rushes Kiwi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito prevents the takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kiwi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molito.
Kiwi blocks an elbow strike.
Kiwi missing with knees to the body.
Molito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Molito.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiwi.
Molito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kiwi drops his hands momentarily and Molito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiwi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molito but Molito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiwi walks into a stiff left hand from Molito.
Molito connects with a superb combination that knocks Kiwi out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Molito before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kiwi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enrique Molito!
Enrique Molito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Delight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Delight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Chabal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delight throws a hook but Chabal avoids it easily.
Delight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chabal.
Delight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chabal was well out of range. Poor timing from Delight.
Delight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chabal momentarily.
It looks like Sebastien Chabal has been cut.
Delight misses with a straight right.
Delight loads up on a big right hand but Chabal slips the punch.
Chabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delight.
Sebastien Chabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Delight.
Chabal feints and then cracks Delight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delight down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chabal fails to land with a series of punches.
Delight scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Delight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chabal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chabal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chabal misses with a body kick.
Chabal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chabal closes the distance and clinches.
Chabal tries a knee to the head but Delight blocks it.
Delight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Delight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delight throws an elbow that misses.
Delight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chabal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chabal misses with an elbow strike.
Chabal lands an elbow inside that Delight shrugs off.
Delight misses with a knee strike.
Delight scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delight stalling in the clinch.
Chabal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Delight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chabal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delight is trying to stall.
Delight scores with a shot to the side of Chabal's head.
Chabal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chabal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chabal misses with a knee strike.
Delight avoids a wild elbow strike from Chabal.
Delight is trying to break the clinch but Chabal has him pressed against the cage.
Chabal looking to throw knees to the head but Delight is blocking nicely.
Delight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delight misses with a left hand
and Chabal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chabal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chabal rushes Delight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chabal tries a knee to the head but Delight blocks it.
Chabal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chabal looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabal tries to land a knee to the head but Delight blocks with his arms.
Delight crunches a lovely knee into Chabal's ribcage.
Delight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chabal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Delight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Delight.
Delight drops Chabal with a big knee straight up the middle! Chabal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Chabal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delight lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucky Delight!
Our winner, Lucky Delight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
183 lbs
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21
185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Osman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez cracks Osman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Osman.
Osman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osman's head.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osman throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osman moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Osman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Osman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez moves out of range as Osman strikes.
Osman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jan Osman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osman rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Osman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Osman tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Osman back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Osman tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osman smiles and moves away.
Osman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Osman.
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!
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osman. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Osman.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osman.
Alvarez checks a leg kick nicely.
Osman thows a body shot but no joy.
Osman throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jan Osman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osman throws a head kick that Alvarez semi-blocks.
Osman misses with a low kick.
Osman scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez blocks a leg kick.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osman circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Osman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osman.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Osman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osman thows a body shot but no joy.
Osman throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Osman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osman is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Osman seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jan Osman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Osman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Osman is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Osman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Osman throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Osman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Osman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Osman's head back.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Osman's body. Osman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Osman moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osman is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Osman circles away and we're back to standing.
Osman throws a leg kick but Alvarez checks it.
Osman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez clobbers Osman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Osman throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez cracks Osman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Osman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Osman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Osman to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Osman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osman was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Osman has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osman trying to land knees to the body.
Osman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman stalling against the cage.
Osman struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Osman working aggressively here.
Osman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
Osman stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez seems keen to control Osman's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez has his foot on Osman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osman works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Osman defends easily.
Osman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has his foot on Osman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osman works his way back into a safe position though.
Osman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Osman wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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 Nick Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Osman.
Osman throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Osman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Osman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osman thows a body shot but no joy.
Osman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Osman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Osman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osman clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Osman.
Osman has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osman.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osman gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osman.
Osman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Osman.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Osman.
Osman misses with some punches.
A short right from Osman on the inside.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls Osman into guard.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Osman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osman gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Osman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Osman tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Osman misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Osman moved out of range nicely.
Osman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alvarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Osman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
Osman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Osman moves out of range.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Osman with an uppercut!
Osman throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Osman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Osman with a series of wild strikes but Osman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osman rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Osman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Osman is keeping busy.
Osman swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jan Osman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez managing to block the knees to the body from Osman.
Osman prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Osman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osman 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Osman!
After winning the bout, Jan Osman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Sounds of Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Behnder tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Behnder counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald controls Behnder momentarily but Behnder frees himself.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Behnder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Behnder controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mitch McDonald.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Behnder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Behnder persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Behnder.
McDonald leaves Behnder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Behnder moves out of range easily.
Behnder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Behnder tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Behnder's calf.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Behnder in the body.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Behnder moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Behnder is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Behnder looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald feints and then cracks Behnder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Behnder down.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Behnder avoids it well.
Behnder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald feints and then cracks Behnder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Behnder down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Behnder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Behnder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behnder sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Behnder with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Behnder's cut is getting worse.
McDonald goes for a small jab and connects. Now McDonald goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Behnder stumbles back but McDonald runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Behnder to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Behnder will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mitch McDonald!
In his post fight interview, Mitch McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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