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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Guiliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Guiliano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guiliano counters with a right hand to the body.
Guiliano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macdonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Guiliano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald working for a triangle but Guiliano defends it easily.
Guiliano wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guiliano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guiliano trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Macdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guiliano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Macdonald has momentary wrist control but Guiliano slips an elbow through the middle.
Macdonald is trying to control the position but Guiliano postures up.
Guiliano trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Guiliano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guiliano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macdonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guiliano has gone for a leg lock! Macdonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guiliano's guard.
Macdonald wants to pass the guard but Guiliano is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald pushing down on Guiliano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guiliano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guiliano has his hands clasped together around Macdonald's back. He's all about the action.
Guiliano gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Guiliano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guiliano chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guiliano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macdonald's head.
Macdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guiliano is one step ahead there.
Guiliano wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
Guiliano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guiliano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald controls Guiliano momentarily but Guiliano frees himself.
Guiliano wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
Guiliano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macdonald's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macdonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guiliano wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Macdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guiliano wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Macdonald keeping moving, preventing Guiliano from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Guiliano dominated that round.
That's time! Guiliano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macdonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guiliano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macdonald won't be happy with that.
Guiliano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guiliano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guiliano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guiliano working the ground and pound from side control.
Guiliano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald gets underhooks to prevent Guiliano's takedown attempt.
Guiliano blocks a body shot from Macdonald.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Guiliano won't allow it.
Macdonald is trying to drag Guiliano to the mat but Guiliano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Macdonald is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is trying to stall.
Macdonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Guiliano won't allow it.
Salvatore Guiliano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Macdonald.
Guiliano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guiliano is struggling to control the position.
Guiliano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guiliano stops a takedown attempt from Macdonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guiliano is defending well.
Macdonald is trying to push Guiliano away but Guiliano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macdonald tries to pull guard but Guiliano won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guiliano walks away with a smile on his face. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macdonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Guiliano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guiliano tightens his grip and picks Macdonald up, before dumping him to the ground. Macdonald manages to land in guard.
Guiliano trying to control the position from guard on top but Macdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macdonald is trying to keep Guiliano in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Guiliano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Guiliano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Guiliano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Guiliano postures up in Macdonald's guard and throws a big left but Macdonald blocks it.
Guiliano forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guiliano wants to work for an arm triangle but Macdonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guiliano is working for a kimura but Macdonald is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Guiliano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guiliano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guiliano wants it to stay on the feet.
Guiliano tries for a takedown but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macdonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guiliano dives in and scores a takedown into Macdonald's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guiliano throws a strike but Macdonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guiliano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macdonald's guard.
Guiliano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guiliano stands up from Macdonald's guard - Guiliano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Macdonald looks for a takedown but Guiliano sprawls well.
Salvatore Guiliano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Macdonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Macdonald.
Guiliano closes the distance and clinches up with Macdonald, looking for a takedown. Guiliano pushes Macdonald against the cage but Macdonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macdonald closes the distance and clinches up with Guiliano, looking for a takedown. Macdonald pushes Guiliano against the cage but Guiliano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Macdonald gets caught napping as Guiliano dives in and scores a takedown. Macdonald manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald lands an upkick as Guiliano stands over him.
Macdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guiliano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macdonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guiliano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guiliano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guiliano trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom.
Guiliano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macdonald, up you get!
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guiliano as he avoids it easily.
Guiliano misses with a takedown attempt - Macdonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macdonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guiliano's waist but Guiliano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macdonald off to one side.
Guiliano gets a double leg takedown into Macdonald's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guiliano wants to pass the guard but Macdonald is keeping the position.
Guiliano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macdonald is trying to control the position but Guiliano postures up.
Guiliano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Macdonald's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guiliano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macdonald is trying to hold Guiliano in close to prevent damage but Guiliano has managed to pass into half guard.
Macdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guiliano is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guiliano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macdonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guiliano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Guiliano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guiliano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Guiliano!
Salvatore Guiliano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Spence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Spence!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Spence there.
Spence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spence stuns Ware with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ware is breathing heavily.
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!
Spence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Spence forces Ware back against the cage and clinches.
Spence lands a left hand.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ware is rocked!
Spence lands a big right hand that drops Ware! The killer instinct kicks in and Spence finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Spence!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Spence!
A victorious Noah Spence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jim Jom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Jom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OQuinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jom is fending him off so far but OQuinn persists. Nope, Jom circles away and we're back to standing.
Jom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OQuinn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jom is letting OQuinn control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OQuinn slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jom is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn taking a breather here.
OQuinn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jom tries to buck OQuinn off but OQuinn is having none of it.
OQuinn taking a breather here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damien OQuinn.
Jom slaps away a takedown attempt from OQuinn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OQuinn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jom misses with a low kick.
Jom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Jom misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jom stuns OQuinn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OQuinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OQuinn on the side of the head.
OQuinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jim Jom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
Nice shot by Jom.
No luck for OQuinn with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OQuinn.
Jom thuds his right hand into OQuinn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jom lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jom catches OQuinn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OQuinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jom sprawls well initially but OQuinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jom is looking for a sweep. OQuinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OQuinn is thwarting Jom's attempts to control the position.
OQuinn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OQuinn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OQuinn is taking a breather. Jom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that OQuinn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damien OQuinn.
OQuinn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jom did well to prevent OQuinn getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OQuinn is controlling the pace.
Jom is trying to stand.
OQuinn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Damien OQuinn.
Jom swinging wildly here.
Jom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Damien OQuinn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good exchange - Jom coming out on top.
Jom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jom wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jom.
Jom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jom connects with the punch.
OQuinn shoots in for a takedown but Jom shows good takedown defense.
Jim Jom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OQuinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
OQuinn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jom pinned against the cage. Jom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jom lands with a shot to the body.
OQuinn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jom tries to avoid it but OQuinn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jom to the ground. Jom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jom moves into range and connects with a jab.
OQuinn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jom's waist but Jom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OQuinn off to one side.
Jim Jom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn checks a leg kick.
Jom misses with a two punch combination.
OQuinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Jom digs a good body shot into OQuinn's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
OQuinn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jom to score with a decent uppercut.
Jom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OQuinn fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jom jabs OQuinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OQuinn throws an off balance right hand
and Jom counters with a one-two to the body.
Jom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jom lands with a nice body punch.
OQuinn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jom is trying to defend but OQuinn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn is controlling the pace.
Jom has his hands clasped together around OQuinn's back. He's all about the action.
Jom looks like he's trying to stand up.
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damien OQuinn wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OQuinn is defended easily by Jom.
Nice sprawl there from Jom as OQuinn shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jom sprawls well. Jom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OQuinn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jom 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Clay Guida has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Clay Guida seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Guida shoots in but no luck this time.
Guida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida misses with a low kick.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Guida.
Guida drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guida is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guida with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to keep Guida in close.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rex Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams tries for a kimura but Guida is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Guida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guida being controlled for a moment.
Guida sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guida defends it well.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guida defends it well.
Williams wants to control but Guida is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guida is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is stalling here. Guida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guida lands some shots froms side control.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Guida working Williams over with strikes.
Guida slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Guida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guida wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Guida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Guida connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guida is working away from the top position though.
Williams kicks Guida off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guida gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams 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.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams won't allow Guida to get back to his feet.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Guida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams passes Guida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guida wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control.
Guida defending against the ground and pound.
Williams wants to control but Guida is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guida tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Guida get back to his feet.
Williams feints and as Guida raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Guida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Guida!
Williams keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.
Guida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guida is one step ahead there.
Guida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guida's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Guida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guida!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to control but Guida wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to finish with strikes here!
Williams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Guida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Guida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rex Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Williams looking to control but Guida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Williams wants to control the pace but Guida is squirming around nicely.
Williams is looking to work his way around to Guida's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guida's guard now.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Guida is retaining full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Guida trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Guida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams 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.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guida!
Williams lands a big elbow.
Guida is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Guida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Williams wants to control the pace but Guida is squirming around nicely.
Guida is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guida tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Guida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clay Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams trying to control but Guida is having none of it.
Williams punching from mount but Guida doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guida is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Williams stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rex Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Guida postures up.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem- Not Afraid. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
165 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 8 - 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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardly misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardly, right into the meat.
Hardly throws a front kick aimed at Eighteen's knee but Eighteen avoids it well.
Hardly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardly misses with a looping left.
Eighteen connects with a nice looking jab.
Eighteen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Eighteen finds it's way through Hardly's defenses.
Hardly instigates a clinch.
Hardly prevents a body shot from Eighteen.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardly presses Eighteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardly lands a nice shot to the body.
Eighteen gets underhooks to prevent Hardly's takedown attempt.
Hardly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardly connects with a leg kick. Eighteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardly cracks Eighteen with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eighteen scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Hardly.
Eighteen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hardly gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Eighteen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Hardly!
An out of breath Dan Hardly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saguro Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fujisaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses. 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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155 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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saguro Takada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takada throws a right hand that Fujisaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujisaki also avoids with ease.
Takada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fujisaki sprawls well. Fujisaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Takada gets slowly back to his feet.
Fujisaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takada to the ground. Fujisaki is now in Takada's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takada has his foot on Fujisaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fujisaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
Fujisaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takada!
Fujisaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Takada slips a nice elbow through Fujisaki's hands, connecting with Fujisaki's forehead.
Fujisaki wants to improve his position but Takada is controlling well.
Fujisaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujisaki actively working from the bottom here.
Fujisaki is not content to let Takada control the position.
Takada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Takada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fujisaki is looking for a sweep. Takada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujisaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takada trying to control but Fujisaki is working from the bottom.
Takada got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fujisaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takada has managed to get both his arms back between Fujisaki's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujisaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fujisaki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Takada!
Takada is trying desperately to improve position.
Takada wants to control but Fujisaki is having none of it.
Fujisaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takada is looking to escape.
Takada is looking to improve his position but Fujisaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Fujisaki has control of Takada's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Takada regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki working for a guillotine from mount but Takada is in no mood to give up.
Takada regains half guard.
Takada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takada is looking to control Fujisaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takada avoid being mounted?
Fujisaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fujisaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Takada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fujisaki is pressing down on Takada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takada is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada is looking to control Fujisaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takada avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fujisaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Takada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takada is looking to improve his position.
Takada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujisaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujisaki's back!
Takada looking for the RNC.
Takada is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fujisaki up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujisaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takada's guard. Nice work there by Fujisaki.
Fujisaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takada 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.
Takada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fujisaki looking to pass the guard.
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 Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fujisaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takada fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takada.
Takada shoots in looking for a takedown. Fujisaki tries to sprawl out of it but Takada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fujisaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saguro Takada.
Fujisaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Takada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takada shoots and misses
and Fujisaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujisaki slips a jab from Takada.
Takada closes the distance and clinches up with Fujisaki, looking for a takedown. Takada pushes Fujisaki against the cage but Fujisaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takada is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada misses with a straight left.
Takada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saguro Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fujisaki looks for a takedown but Takada sprawls well.
Takada shoots in for a takedown but Fujisaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fujisaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Takada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fujisaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takada's guard.
Fujisaki passes Takada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fujisaki is working for a kimura but Takada is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujisaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takada is just riding it out for now. Fujisaki eventually gives up the hold.
Fujisaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takada is looking to control Fujisaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takada avoid being mounted?
Takada is looking to improve his position.
Fujisaki wants to take a breather but Takada is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada is looking for a sweep. Fujisaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujisaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takada regains half guard.
Takada wants to get back to full guard.
Fujisaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takada is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujisaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Takada is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujisaki passes to full mount!
Fujisaki wants to finish this one by submission but Takada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fujisaki.
Fujisaki wants to take his opponent's back but Takada doesn't allow it.
Fujisaki is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Takada is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Takada flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fujisaki anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Takada and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fujisaki slips an arm under Takada chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fujisaki has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fujisaki is squeezing on Takada like an anaconda would it's prey. Takada fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki!
Dokonjonosuke Fujisaki got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barby Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quid's entrance music is The Wicker Man. A fine choice. Girl is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're my heart, You're me soul. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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30
240 lbs
10 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Quid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barby Girl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quid delivers a nice body kick.
Quid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Girl with a poor takedown
and Quid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quid throws a body kick that misses.
Quid throws a body punch but Girl moves out of range.
Quid connects with a leg kick. Girl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Girl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quid's waist but Quid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Girl off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Girl looks winded!
Quid clinches.
Girl can't break the clinch.
Quid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quid.
Quid has Girl pressed against the cage, preventing Girl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Girl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quid works on Girl's body with a couple of short punches.
Quid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quid lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Quid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quid has him pressed against the cage.
Quid is working Girl over against the cage.
Quid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Girl backwards.
Quid pushes Girl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Quid.
Quid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quid lands a shoulder strike.
Quid misses with a punch to the body.
Quid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quid pushes Girl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quid lands a shoulder strike.
Quid scores with a shot to the side of Girl's head.
Quid swings wildly with an uppercut but Girl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Girl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Girl working hard to break the clinch.
Quid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Girl backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Barby Girl's cut even more.
Good body shot from Quid.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Quid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barby Girl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Girl has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quid.
Quid looks to land a combination. Girl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Girl misses with a takedown attempt
and Quid counters with a solid body kick.
Girl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quid moves in close and cracks Girl with a massive right hand! Girl, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Quid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Quid!
An intense looking Johnny Quid took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Clint Lomax!!!! You see that???? Your fight with me was a fluke, a Real RocknRolla is here now, before you fought the pipe...Well now its Johnny's turn. You ready??'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darko comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Keys - Breaks. Japa Kaka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaka enables Darko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darko lands a couple of elbows.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Kaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaka's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka working a defensive guard here.
Darko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darko throws a big right hand that misses.
Darko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaka has wrist control.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Darko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darko is in close to Kaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Darko wants to pass the guard but Kaka is keeping the position.
Darko throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Darko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darko postures up in Kaka's guard and throws a big left but Kaka blocks it.
Kaka is trying to control the position but Darko postures up.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaka keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Darko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Darko moves out of range as Kaka strikes.
Horrible takedown by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaka which made him look bad.
Darko's corner calls for a 1-2. Darko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Darko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Darko persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaka tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaka to the ground. Kaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaka but Kaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaka scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaka. Darko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaka misses with a double jab
and Darko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaka!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kaka because Darko loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kaka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Darko.
Darko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kaka looks a forlorn figure.
Darko wants to finish this one by submission but Kaka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darko.
Kaka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Darko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Darko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Darko.
Darko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko looking to ground and pound but Kaka is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Darko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kaka tries to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Darko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kaka hang on?
Darko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Darko.
Darko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko unloads with some shots from mount but Kaka bucks and avoids them well.
Ace Darko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka taking shots to the head.
Darko lands with some strikes.
Darko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Darko tries to control but Kaka wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Kaka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Darko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Darko looks to land a body kick but Kaka moved away.
Kaka misses with a double jab.
Darko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Kaka misses.
Kaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaka slaps away a takedown attempt from Darko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Darko should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Kaka as Darko shoots in.
Darko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaka tries to avoid it but Darko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaka to the ground. Kaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaka's waist but Kaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darko off to one side.
Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Kaka.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaka sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darko momentarily.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Kaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darko back to the cage. Kaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Darko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darko works his way into side control.
Darko throwing strikes but Kaka manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka wants to stand but Darko is controlling his arm.
Darko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaka's back!
Darko punishes Kaka with strikes from the back mount.
Darko controlling well, preventing Kaka from escaping the position.
Darko scores with punches to the body.
Darko has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kaka.
Darko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Darko lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Kaka as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Darko!
Ace Darko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darko controlling the position well here. Kaka rolled but Darko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko gets his hands free as Kaka looks to control.
Darko throwing sloppy strikes.
Japa Kaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko scores with punches from the back.
Kaka covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Darko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Darko!
Ace Darko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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