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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James DiGriz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ainakea Onakea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James DiGriz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ainakea Onakea!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiGriz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onakea throws out the jab.
DiGriz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onakea throws a lazy right hand but DiGriz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DiGriz walks into a straight right hand from Onakea.
It looks like James DiGriz has been cut.
DiGriz clinches up with Onakea and pushes him back against the ropes.
Onakea wants to get back to striking at distance but DiGriz won't allow it.
DiGriz tries for a takedown. No joy.
DiGriz blocking some punches.
DiGriz is working for takedown but Onakea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Onakea can't break the clinch.
DiGriz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Onakea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James DiGriz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onakea prevents the takedown attempt.
DiGriz prevents a body shot from Onakea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onakea tries to break the clinch but DiGriz is controlling the position.
Onakea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Onakea tries to clinch
and DiGriz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Onakea's guard.
DiGriz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DiGriz is fighting to break Onakea's control of his arms but Onakea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Onakea keeping full guard, as DiGriz tries to pass.
DiGriz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Onakea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DiGriz, into his guard.
DiGriz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onakea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DiGriz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DiGriz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onakea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DiGriz is proving hard to escape from.
DiGriz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiGriz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Onakea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DiGriz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Onakea passes into side control.
Onakea wants to control but DiGriz is keeping him busy.
Onakea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiGriz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DiGriz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Onakea's best efforts.
DiGriz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DiGriz is working hard here to advance position.
DiGriz looking for submissions off his back.
DiGriz actively working from the bottom here.
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 James DiGriz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James DiGriz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Onakea takes a swing at DiGriz's ribcage but misses.
Onakea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Onakea blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainakea Onakea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onakea scores with a hook to the body. DiGriz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Onakea.
DiGriz slips under a jab from Onakea.
Onakea throws the left hand but DiGriz avoids the punch easily.
Onakea lands a left and a right that send DiGriz crashing to the mat, dazed. Onakea thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
DiGriz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onakea clinches but DiGriz breaks the clinch
and DiGriz counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onakea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Onakea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Onakea can't break the clinch.
Onakea tries to break free but DiGriz pushes him back against the ropes.
Onakea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Onakea misses with a punch to the body.
Onakea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DiGriz.
Onakea has had enough of the clinch but DiGriz keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onakea tries to break free but DiGriz pushes him back against the ropes.
Onakea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Onakea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onakea throws a punch but it's blocked by DiGriz.
DiGriz can't get the takedown.
Onakea stops a takedown attempt from DiGriz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James DiGriz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onakea tries to circle away but DiGriz has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Onakea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Onakea wants to break free but DiGriz has control.
Onakea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onakea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Onakea is trying to stall.
Onakea gets underhooks to prevent DiGriz's takedown attempt.
Onakea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DiGriz's elbow.
DiGriz is working for takedown but Onakea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Onakea throws a punch but it's blocked by DiGriz.
Onakea can't find room to land a body shot as DiGriz controls the action.
DiGriz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onakea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Onakea tries to break the clinch but DiGriz is controlling the position.
Onakea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onakea wants to get back to striking at distance but DiGriz won't allow it.
Onakea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Onakea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DiGriz pulls Onakea into guard.
Onakea wants to stand but DiGriz is controlling his posture from full guard.
DiGriz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onakea manages to get himself to full guard.
DiGriz has gone for a leg lock! Onakea slips out almost immediately though and dives into DiGriz's guard.
DiGriz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ainakea Onakea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James DiGriz's cut.
That's time! DiGriz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Onakea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Onakea tries to close the distance and clinch but DiGriz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Onakea wants to clinch up but DiGriz keeps it at a distance.
Onakea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Onakea looks to clinch
and DiGriz counters with a takedown into side control.
DiGriz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DiGriz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DiGriz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiGriz trying to control the position but Onakea is working away.
Onakea is trying to improve his position.
DiGriz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Onakea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in DiGriz's guard! Nice work there by Onakea!
DiGriz wants to sweep here but Onakea controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DiGriz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiGriz working for a triangle but Onakea defends it easily.
Onakea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DiGriz working for submissions but it's allowed Onakea to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiGriz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DiGriz tries to get to full guard but Onakea has control of the leg.
DiGriz has a hand on Onakea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Onakea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DiGriz is wriggling around trying to escape.
DiGriz tries to hold on but Onakea pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DiGriz working to try and regain half guard.
DiGriz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Onakea wants to get back to his feet.
DiGriz wants to sweep but Onakea has passed to side control!
DiGriz is looking to regain half guard here but Onakea keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
James DiGriz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DiGriz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James DiGriz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijzera Wangva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vijzera Wangva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangva thuds his shin into the meat of Cooper's side.
Wangva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooper throws a nice looking combination but Wangva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wangva tries to clinch up.
Wangva throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Wangva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Vijzera Wangva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wangva throws a shot to the body.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangva has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
Wangva digs a right hand underneath Cooper's ribcage. Cooper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wangva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Wangva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wangva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wangva misses with a knee strike.
Wangva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wangva is stalling here.
Wangva landing knees to the body.
Wangva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wangva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooper or not.
Wangva scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wangva obliges.
Wangva lands with a right to the head.
Wangva lands a right hand.
Wangva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Wangva.
Wangva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wangva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wangva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wangva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wangva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Wangva won't allow it.
Wangva pushes Cooper back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wangva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cooper's face.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wangva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wangva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wangva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wangva misses with a knee to the head.
Cooper can't get the takedown.
Wangva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangva landing knees to the body.
Cooper tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangva working Cooper over with knees to the body.
Wangva trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wangva.
A left hand lands to the body for Wangva.
Wangva swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wangva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Wangva tries to land a knee to the head but Cooper blocks with his arms.
Wangva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Cooper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wangva.
Cooper jumps guard.
Cooper being controlled here, momentarily.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Wangva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wangva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Cooper misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cooper takes one to the chin there.
Wangva is looking to slow Cooper down with leg kicks.
Wangva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wangva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Wangva lands.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Wangva avoids them all with ease.
Wangva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wangva digs a good hook to Cooper's body.
Wangva clinches.
Cooper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wangva smiles and moves away.
Wangva works over Cooper's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vijzera Wangva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wangva lands a jab to the nose.
Wangva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijzera Wangva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wangva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wangva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooper throws a lazy head kick
and Wangva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangva can pounce on him.
Wangva scoring well with a low kick there.
Wangva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No joy there for Wangva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wangva scores with a kick to the body.
Wangva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooper. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangva scores with a kick to the body.
Cooper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wangva connects with a solid leg kick.
Vijzera Wangva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Wangva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wangva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wangva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wangva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wangva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wangva connects with a solid leg kick.
Wangva scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Wangva.
Wangva connects with a crisp jab.
Wangva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooper takes a step back to recover.
Wangva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wangva moves into range and clinches up with Cooper.
Wangva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wangva thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Wangva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
William Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wangva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooper's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Wangva.
Wangva delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wangva lands a high kick!
Wangva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooper.
Cooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wangva.
Wangva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Decent striking displayed by Wangva there.
Wangva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wangva thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Wangva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wangva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wangva scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wangva delivers a nice body kick.
Wangva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wangva.
Wangva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wangva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Wangva lands but Cooper takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Wangva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wangva.
Wangva connects with a right hand. Cooper shakes it off.
Cooper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wangva clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wangva.
A short right from Wangva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wangva obliges.
Wangva lands a knee to the body.
Wangva scores a nice knee to the body.
Wangva scores with a knee to the head.
Wangva has Cooper pressed against the ropes.
Wangva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cooper is working for takedown but Wangva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch but Wangva keeps him there for the moment.
Wangva lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wangva as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangva crunches a lovely knee into Cooper's ribcage.
Cooper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wangva smiles and moves away.
Wangva clinches up against the ropes.
Vijzera Wangva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cooper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wangva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wangva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wangva prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wangva.
Wangva scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wangva.
Wangva landing knees to the body.
Wangva pushes Cooper back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wangva just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wangva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cooper lands a takedown into guard.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Wangva keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijzera Wangva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wangva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wangva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Wangva avoids it well.
Wangva has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
Wangva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Wangva.
Wangva connects with a knee to the head.
Wangva lands a knee to the head.
Cooper stalling in the clinch but Wangva improves position.
Wangva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Wangva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wangva is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the ropes.
Cooper fails to pull guard.
Cooper wants to break free but Wangva has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wangva just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wangva.
Cooper is trying to force a seperation but Wangva has the dominant position.
Cooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Wangva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangva scores a nice knee to the body.
Wangva lands a knee to the body.
Wangva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cooper can't break the clinch.
Wangva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Wangva won't allow it.
Wangva stalling against the ropes.
Wangva misses with a knee strike.
Cooper manages to pull guard.
Wangva passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wangva is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cooper wants to get back to full guard.
Wangva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangva decides to return to a standing position.
An inside leg kick lands from Wangva.
Wangva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wangva lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooper's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangva throws a head kick that half lands.
Wangva lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wangva.
Wangva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wangva scores with a head kick.
Wangva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooper will feel that in the morning.
Cooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangva can pounce on him.
Wangva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wangva misses with a head kick.
Wangva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wangva punishes Cooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Wangva throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangva can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wangva.
Wangva pushes Cooper up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wangva tries to land a knee to the head but Cooper blocks with his arms.
Cooper ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cooper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wangva looking to pass the guard.
Cooper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vijzera Wangva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper is working an open guard so Wangva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
William Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wangva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vijzera Wangva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wangva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vijzera Wangva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stouut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stouut is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fight Music-D-12. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Stouut!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stouut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stouut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw throws a lazy right hand but Stouut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stouut is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bradshaw.
It looks like Sam Stouut has been cut.
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown.
Sam Stouut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stouut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bradshaw as Stouut shoots in.
Tyson Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stouut.
Stouut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stouut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Bradshaw throws a shot to the body.
Stouut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stouut somewhat.
Stouut clinches up with Bradshaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stouut tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bradshaw smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stouut clinches.
Bradshaw can't break the clinch.
Stouut tries to land a knee to the head but Bradshaw blocks with his arms.
Bradshaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bradshaw managing to block the knees to the body from Stouut.
Stouut has Bradshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stouut jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with Stouut around his waist. Stouut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stouut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bradshaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bradshaw slowing the pace effectively.
Stouut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stouut has Bradshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stouut shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stouut looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw connects with a single shot there.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradshaw misses with the combination.
Bradshaw with a nice cross.
Bradshaw with a nice cross.
Bradshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Bradshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stouut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stouut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Bradshaw.
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!
Stouut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bradshaw sprawls well. Bradshaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stouut gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stouut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bradshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Stouut's head.
Stouut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bradshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Bradshaw with that takedown attempt.
Stouut is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bradshaw is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stouut.
Bradshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Stouut seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Stouut. No joy for Bradshaw on that attempt.
Stouut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stouut closes the distance and clinches.
Stouut gets control of Bradshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stouut will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stouut looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
Bradshaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw wants to stand but Stouut is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stouut looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Stouut keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Bradshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stouut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stouut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stouut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradshaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Bradshaw scores with a hook.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Stouut avoids nicely.
Bradshaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stouut backs up against the ropes.
That has opened up Sam Stouut's cut even more.
Bradshaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stouut backs up against the ropes.
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stouut.
Stouut shoots in and drives through. Bradshaw sprawls well.
Stouut wants to clinch.
Stouut looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well.
Tyson Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
A left and a right from Bradshaw both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bradshaw there.
The crowd cheers as Bradshaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stouut doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stouut shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Stouut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stouut's head backwards.
Bradshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown.
Stouut is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination but Stouut avoids it well.
Stouut shoots for a takedown but Bradshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Stouut with that takedown attempt.
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Stouut should have avoided that one.
Tyson Bradshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stouut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stouut with a poor takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Sam Stouut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stouut wants to clinch up but Bradshaw keeps it at a distance.
Bradshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Bradshaw lands an overhand right.
Bradshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bradshaw lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bradshaw as Stouut shoots in.
Bradshaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bradshaw.
Nice shot by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stouut's head backwards.
Stouut has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stouut closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Stouut pushes Bradshaw against the ropes but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stouut has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stouut takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bradshaw jabs at Stouut's body.
Stouut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stouut wants a takedown.
Stouut breaks the clinch.
Bradshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stouut can do to turn this around?
Bradshaw swinging wildly here.
Stouut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradshaw works Stouut's body with a nice hook.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stouut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradshaw lands with an overhand left.
Stouut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stouut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Stouut tries to clinch up
and Bradshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bradshaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stouut's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stouut doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradshaw circles away.
Bradshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stouut defends it nicely.
Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Stouut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stouut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stouut lands an elbow just above Bradshaw 's eye.
Stouut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradshaw blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stouut jumps guard but Bradshaw stands there with Stouut around his waist. Stouut gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stouut breaks the clinch.
Stouut ducks right into an uppercut from Bradshaw.
Stouut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but Stouut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stouut.
Stouut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stouut throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Stouut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bradshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stouut moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off.
Stouut forces Bradshaw back against the ropes and clinches.
Stouut is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stouut tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Stouut is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but Stouut won't allow it.
Stouut is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stouut trying to land knees to the body.
Bradshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stouut has Bradshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stouut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradshaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stouut is working for takedown but Bradshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bradshaw drags the fight down to the ground.
Bradshaw has a closed guard, preventing Stouut from standing up.
Stouut tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bradshaw striking off his back but it's not causing Stouut any problems.
Stouut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bradshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stouut is controlling him.
Bradshaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stouut is now in half guard.
Stouut 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.
Stouut 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stouut circles away.
Bradshaw looks to land a combination. Stouut sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stouut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sam Stouut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stouut dives in and grabs Bradshaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradshaw pushes down on Stouut's head and hops out.
Stouut shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Stouut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stouut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stouut.
Stouut shoots for a takedown but Bradshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stouut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradshaw lands with a right hand.
Stouut fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradshaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradshaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Bradshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omen Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the ring accompanied by no legged wrestler owns all. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Omen Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isaiah Fowler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler tries to keep at a distance but Greco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greco keeps control of Fowler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fowler misses with the combination.
Fowler slips a jab and a cross from Greco.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fowler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Greco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greco drives through and clinches with Fowler against the ropes.
Greco looking for a takedown.
Greco could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fowler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greco counters with a takedown into side control.
Greco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fowler moves out of range as Greco throws a body kick.
Fowler connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fowler throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.
Fowler misses with a body kick.
Fowler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fowler.
It looks like Omen Greco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
Greco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greco counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fowler's guard now.
Fowler trying to control the position.
Fowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Fowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fowler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fowler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greco defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Fowler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greco passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler tries to bench press Greco off him but Greco keeps the position.
Fowler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Greco wants to stand but Fowler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Greco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Greco stands up and beckons Fowler to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco shoots in for a takedown but Fowler shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omen Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco blocks a leg kick.
Fowler throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.
Fowler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greco darts in and clinches Fowler up against the ropes.
Fowler misses with some punches.
Greco prevents a body shot from Fowler.
Fowler working aggressively here.
Greco can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fowler has a couple of punches blocked by Greco.
Fowler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fowler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greco prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Omen Greco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omen Greco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greco has control of an arm but Fowler manages to advance to Greco's back!
Greco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fowler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Fowler thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Greco to regain full guard.
Fowler stops Greco from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fowler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greco is keeping the position for now.
Fowler throwing strikes but missing.
Greco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Fowler has gone for a leg lock! Greco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fowler's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fowler is breathing heavily.
Greco forces his way into half guard.
Greco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greco is trying to control. Fowler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fowler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fowler is trying to stand up here but Greco is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler gets back to full guard.
Greco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Greco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Greco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco cracks Fowler with a solid left hand.
Greco wants to pass the guard but Fowler is keeping the position.
Greco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greco wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Fowler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Fowler.
Greco stands and throws Fowler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greco tries to move to mount but Fowler blocks the move with his legs.
Fowler is trying to improve his position.
Greco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fowler keeps working.
Fowler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greco off and has taken his back!
Greco is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fowler gets his way!
Fowler missing with strikes.
Greco is trying to get back to his feet but Fowler has full control of the position and if anything, Greco has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omen Greco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omen Greco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fowler cracks Greco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fowler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fowler throws a big shot that misses.
Fowler misses with a two punch combination.
Fowler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fowler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fowler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Greco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fowler is looking for a triangle here but Greco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Greco lands a few punches from side control.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler tries to improve position but can't.
Greco decides to stand back up.
Fowler misses with a few strikes there.
Fowler tries to clinch but Greco moves away
so Greco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greco wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Fowler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Greco!
Greco can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fowler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Greco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Greco!
Greco wants to control from the top but Fowler keeps moving.
Greco is really struggling to control Fowler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Omen Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Greco escapes and throws Fowler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fowler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Greco connects with a decent elbow.
Fowler is looking to regain half guard here but Greco keeps moving and retains side control.
Fowler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fowler being controlled for a moment.
Greco is working Fowler over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is pushing Greco's head away, looking to escape. Greco manages to hold on to the position though.
Greco decides to stand back up. Greco steps back and let's Fowler get back to his feet.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch but Fowler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fowler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greco advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greco is looking to take a break and control but Fowler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Isaiah Fowler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omen Greco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fowler tries to bench press Greco off him but Greco keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omen Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omen Greco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Rageface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hubert Rageface had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hubert Rageface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rageface dodges the punch combination from Rage.
Nice straight punches there by Rage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rage.
Rage moves in looking to clinch but Rageface pushes him off.
Rage lands with a shot to the body.
Rage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Rageface circles away.
Rageface takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rageface is breathing heavily.
Rage tries to clinch there but Rageface circles away.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rageface was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rageface's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rageface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rageface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage scores with a jab to the body.
Rage scores with a nice right hand.
Rage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunner Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rage lands in his opponent's guard.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rageface working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.
Rageface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rageface keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Rage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rageface's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rageface sprawls well initially but Rage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rageface has hold of Rage's hands but Rage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rageface is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Rage dominated that round.
That's time! Rageface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rage lands a jab-cross combination.
Rageface tries to clinch up but Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
Rage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rageface is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage prevents Rageface from improving his position.
Rageface is working hard here to advance position.
Rage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage wants to stand up but Rageface has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rageface is looking to improve his position.
Rage trying to control the pace.
Rage throwing shots but Rageface is blocking nicely.
Rage controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Rage is going to stand back up.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Rage is going to stand back up.
Rageface tries to roll over but Rage keeps him under control.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is working for a kimura but Rageface is defending it quite comfortably.
Rage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rage slips a nice elbow through Rageface's hands, connecting with Rageface's forehead.
Rageface on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rageface is looking to control Rage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rageface avoid being mounted?
Rage stands up and beckons Rageface to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rageface takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rageface takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rageface takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rageface blocks a head kick by Rage.
Rageface takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rage punishes Rageface's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Rageface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rage lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rageface on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rageface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rageface avoids the head kick by Rage.
Rage gets a takedown into half guard.
Rage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gunner Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rage wants to stand but Rageface has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rage stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rageface is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rage tries to stand and escape but Rageface is controlling the position.
Rageface is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage thuds his right hand into Rageface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rage jabs at Rageface's body.
Rageface gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rage rushes Rageface with punches - Rageface moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rageface goes down! Rage follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Rage!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perlito Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perlito Calzada had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perlito Calzada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage connects with a high kick.
It looks like Perlito Calzada has been cut.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzada is just out of range.
Calzada lands an overhand right.
Calzada swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Rage misses with a two punch combination.
Calzada cracks Rage with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Rage.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calzada digs a good body shot into Rage's ribs.
Calzada thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Calzada misses.
Calzada lands with a right and another and another! Rage is in big trouble! Calzada lands again and this time it's lights out for Rage! A quality knockout there for Calzada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Perlito Calzada!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kona Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamehameha comes to the ring accompanied by Everybody Wants to Rule The World. Masoe has chosen Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kona Kamehameha is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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289 lbs
2 - 0 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kona Kamehameha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamehameha is able to avoid easily.
Kamehameha throws a nice looking combination but Masoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamehameha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamehameha lands a jab-cross combination.
Kamehameha takes one on the button.
It looks like Kona Kamehameha has been cut.
Masoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamehameha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamehameha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamehameha is breathing heavily.
Masoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamehameha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masoe. That one must have hurt.
Masoe rushes Kamehameha and presses him up against the ropes.
Masoe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamehameha.
Masoe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masoe drops Kamehameha with a big knee straight up the middle! Kamehameha is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe drops Kamehameha with a straight right hand, right on the button! Masoe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaisafa Masoe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Imran Shaah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keno Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaah comes to the ring accompanied by Time to Say Goodbye. Imran Shaah could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Keno Mellberg's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imran Shaah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keno Mellberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shaah trying to control the action but Mellberg is working from the bottom.
Mellberg wants to get back to his feet.
Shaah lands a few punches from side control.
Shaah tries to score with some ground and pound. Mellberg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shaah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shaah working away.
Mellberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mellberg explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mellberg has his takedown stuffed
so Shaah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mellberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shaah has managed to get both his arms back between Mellberg's legs - danger averted.
Mellberg looking for a guillotine here but Shaah defends easily.
Mellberg looks gassed!
Shaah gets to his feet - Mellberg follows without any prompting.
Mellberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaah is just out of range.
Shaah closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mellberg to the mat! Mellberg manages to get full guard.
Shaah forces his way into half guard.
Mellberg taking some punishment here, with Shaah in his half guard.
Shaah thows a huge punch but Mellberg dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mellberg tries to kick Shaah off but Shaah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shaah.
Mellberg is staying active underneath Shaah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shaah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mellberg!
Shaah pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shaah thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mellberg wants to hold on but Shaah pushes him away.
Shaah tries to control but Mellberg wriggling away.
Mellberg is trying to stand.
Shaah lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mellberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mellberg wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Mellberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mellberg is bucking up trying to escape but Shaah cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mellberg is looking to get to half guard.
Mellberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mellberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaah controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaah lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaah lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mellberg hang on?
Shaah landing strikes from the mount.
Shaah landing punches.
Mellberg is trying to stand.
Mellberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shaah lands with some strikes.
Shaah scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaah lands a big elbow.
Mellberg is rocked!
Shaah working Mellberg over with strikes here.
Mellberg is still in real trouble! Can Shaah finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shaah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imran Shaah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Shaah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mellberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mellberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Keno Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mellberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mellberg misses with a low kick.
Mellberg with a poor takedown
and Shaah counters by clinching up.
Shaah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mellberg backwards.
Shaah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mellberg.
Shaah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaah presses Mellberg against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaah turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mellberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shaah is controlling him well.
Mellberg tries to bench press Shaah off him but Shaah keeps the position.
Mellberg tries to escape but Shaah is in control.
Shaah working the ground and pound.
Mellberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaah connects with a decent elbow.
Shaah in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shaah lands some shots froms side control.
Shaah working away.
Shaah lands an elbow.
Shaah is working Mellberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mellberg gets back to half guard.
Shaah throwing shots but Mellberg is blocking nicely.
Mellberg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shaah.
Shaah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaah passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shaah stands up.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mellberg fails with the takedown
and Shaah counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Shaah landing a few strikes.
Shaah working the ground and pound.
Mellberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Shaah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shaah scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shaah trying to control the action but Mellberg is working from the bottom.
Shaah is chipping away with strikes.
Shaah is putting a hurting on Mellberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shaah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shaah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mellberg wants to control but Shaah postures up.
Shaah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mellberg can do to turn this around?
Mellberg taking a bit of punishment here - Shaah scoring with strikes.
Shaah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mellberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mellberg looking for a sweep but Shaah has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shaah scoring with strikes but Mellberg is staying in there.
Mellberg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shaah with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mellberg is squirming around, avoiding Shaah's attempts to control the action.
Mellberg tries to reverse the position but Shaah maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaah content just to control the position here.
Mellberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imran Shaah dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shaah feints and as Mellberg raises his hands in defense, Shaah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mellberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shaah trying to control but Mellberg is working from the bottom.
Shaah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaah is looking to work some ground and pound but Mellberg has wrist control.
Shaah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaah connects with a couple of short punches.
Mellberg is looking to stand up but Shaah isn't so interested in that idea.
Mellberg keeping moving, preventing Shaah from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaah preventing the sweep.
Shaah prevents Mellberg from getting back to his feet.
Mellberg trying to keep a closed guard but Shaah is proving a slippery customer.
Shaah trying to control but Mellberg is working from the bottom.
Mellberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mellberg tries to clinch up
and Shaah counters with a takedown into side control.
Shaah scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shaah.
Shaah 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.
Mellberg tries to escape but Shaah is in control.
Shaah lands some shots froms side control.
Shaah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shaah trying to control the action but Mellberg is working from the bottom.
Shaah scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Shaah has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mellberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mellberg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaah connects with a decent elbow.
Shaah prevents Mellberg from escaping the position.
Shaah lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaah working the head with strikes.
Shaah decides to stand back up. Shaah steps back and let's Mellberg get back to his feet.
Shaah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mellberg taking some punishment here, with Shaah in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mellberg tries to kick Shaah off but Shaah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keno Mellberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaah wants to control but Mellberg is keeping him busy.
Imran Shaah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaah throwing shots but Mellberg is blocking nicely.
Mellberg kicks off Shaah and gets to his feet.
Shaah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaah lands in his opponent's guard.
Imran Shaah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imran Shaah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imran Shaah!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taylor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Machida has chosen Brazilian Death as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Machida.
Machida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Machida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machida.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
It looks like Tim Taylor has been cut.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Taylor hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dameon Machida!
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