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EFC 154 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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187 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen moves into the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Larsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson tries to break free but Larsen pushes him back against the cage.
Larsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Larsen trying to land knees to the body.
Larsen gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Larsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Larsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larsen won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Larsen from standing back up.
Larsen trying to control here.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsen defends it well.
Larsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Larsen is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Larsen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). D J Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen has chosen Edguy - Ministry of Saints as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
272 lbs
18 - 21 - 1 |
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33
271 lbs
16 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent 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
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Richards. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richards.
Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Richards.
Some bone on bone action there as Richards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Richards loads up on a big right hand but McQueen slips the punch.
Richards looks to land a right hand but McQueen moved out of range.
McQueen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McQueen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McQueen ducks right into an uppercut from Richards.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McQueen drops Richards with a nice combination! McQueen dives into Richards's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Rex Richards has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McQueen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McQueen is stalling in the full guard.
Richards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McQueen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McQueen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards working for a triangle but McQueen defends it easily.
Richards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McQueen defends well.
Richards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McQueen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McQueen trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McQueen postures up in Richards's guard and throws a big left but Richards blocks it.
McQueen stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Richards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McQueen is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQueen advances 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!
McQueen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McQueen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Richards to stand up.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
McQueen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Richards is rocked!
McQueen lands a strong strike to the head of Richards. That's dazed him! McQueen looking to finish here. Richards is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McQueen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McQueen!
James McQueen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pirates Powder for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Landeverde is pressed up against the cage. Roach has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Landeverde down to the mat. Landeverde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Landeverde shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Landeverde trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
Roach working a defensive guard here.
Landeverde throws a big right hand that misses.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roach controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roach is trying to keep Landeverde in close.
Landeverde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roach on the ground.
Roach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roach is trying to keep Landeverde in close.
Landeverde postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Landeverde manages to get himself to full guard.
Landeverde manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde landing punches.
Landeverde putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roach is desperately trying to improve his position but Landeverde has a good base and remains in mount.
Landeverde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roach is looking to get to half guard.
Landeverde breaks from Roach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Landeverde working the ground and pound effectively.
Landeverde breaks from Roach's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landeverde with a couple of short strikes.
Roach is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Landeverde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach wants to control but Landeverde is having none of it.
Landeverde looking to finish Roach with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roach!
Roach tries to hold on but Landeverde pushes him away.
Landeverde lands a nice shot to the head.
Roach is looking to improve his position but Landeverde isn't that keen on the idea.
Landeverde looking to secure an arm triangle but Roach defends it well.
Landeverde lands a heavy elbow.
Landeverde fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Landeverde looking to control but Roach is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roach regains half guard.
Landeverde wants to stand up but Roach is controlling the position.
Roach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde wants to control but Roach is keeping him busy.
Landeverde throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Landeverde lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeverde thows a huge punch but Roach dodges it nicely.
Roach regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Landeverde.
Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Landeverde postures up and lands a big shot to Roach's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach is trying to keep Landeverde in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landeverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Roach is retaining full guard.
Landeverde would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Landeverde scoring with some ground and pound.
Landeverde throws a strike but Roach rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landeverde is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Landeverde dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Landeverde closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roach to the mat! Roach manages to get full guard.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Landeverde from controlling successfully.
Roach is trying to control the position but Landeverde postures up.
Ric Landeverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landeverde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roach!
Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landeverde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Landeverde wants to control but Roach postures up.
Roach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Landeverde, who protects the arm well.
Roach is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landeverde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde wants to get back to his feet.
Landeverde is trying to control Roach's posture but Roach avoids it.
Roach is looking to take a break and control but Landeverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Landeverde is trying to control Roach's posture but Roach avoids it.
Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde throws up a few punches.
Landeverde tries to improve position but can't.
Roach trying to control the action but Landeverde is working from the bottom.
Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Landeverde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Landeverde is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Landeverde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roach has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Landeverde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach has hold of Landeverde's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Landeverde seems comfortable defending it but Roach has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Landeverde is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Landeverde is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Roach couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Roach!
After the big win, Bobby Roach made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pirates Powder and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kraal The Bouncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bouncer comes to the cage accompanied by WHERE THE SLIME LIVES. Diego Brandao has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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147 lbs
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30
144 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kraal The Bouncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
Brandao defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandao.
The Bouncer blocks a jab.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but The Bouncer ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from The Bouncer. Those never looked like landing.
The Bouncer with a jab.
Brandao throws a right hand that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
Brandao avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bouncer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bouncer scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Brandao misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bouncer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Brandao slips the punch.
The Bouncer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Bouncer blocks a jab.
Brandao throws the left hand but The Bouncer avoids the punch easily.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but The Bouncer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Brandao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from The Bouncer.
Brandao tests The Bouncer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bouncer swinging wildly here.
Brandao misses with a straight left.
Brandao takes one on the button.
Brandao jabs The Bouncer right on the nose. The Bouncer blinks but takes it well.
Brandao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for The Bouncer. That snapped Brandao's head back.
Brandao is rocked!
The Bouncer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Brandao's defenses. It connects perfectly with Brandao's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kraal The Bouncer!
Kraal The Bouncer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pirates Powder logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demon Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Numb/Encore. Daniel Taker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demon Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Taker!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taker throws a sloppy body shot
and Maia counters with a nice body shot.
Taker moves into the clinch.
Taker tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia tries to break the clinch but Taker is controlling the position.
Taker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maia blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Maia.
Taker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demon Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Taker.
Maia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taker is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Maia.
Maia lands with a right to 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!
Maia looking to slow down the pace here.
Maia lands an elbow inside.
Taker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maia pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maia trying to control the position.
Maia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taker.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taker is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maia is on top in guard.
Taker looking for a sweep. Not yet Taker, not yet.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taker is keeping the position for now.
Maia trying to control but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Demon Maia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taker shoots and misses
and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Maia.
Taker misses with a hook to the body
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taker thinking.
Taker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia leaves Taker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taker fails with the takedown
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taker is trying to trip Maia. He has hold of a leg but Maia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Taker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Maia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Daniel Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Taker looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Taker on that attempt.
Taker has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Maia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taker doesn't seem phased though.
Taker misses with a body shot
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taker avoids a kick to the body.
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Taker is looking to clinch.
Maia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker shoots in for a takedown but Maia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maia stuns Taker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taker throws a combination that misses
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia is looking to wear down Taker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taker shoots in but Maia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taker misses with a hook. Maia ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker moves out of range as Maia throws a body kick.
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taker with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taker misses with a wild body shot.
Taker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia 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.
Demon Maia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maia wants it to stay on the feet.
Maia tries to sprawl but Taker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maia wants to get back to full guard.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Maia looking to control.
Maia lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taker!
Taker prevents Maia from taking his back.
Maia tries to control but Taker wriggling away.
Taker is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
Taker tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Maia tries to control but Taker wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Demon Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demon Maia.
A swing and a miss from Taker.
Taker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taker moves to clinch but Maia breaks away
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt - Maia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demon Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Taker.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demon Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taker is breathing heavily.
Taker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demon Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taker moves to clinch but Maia breaks away
and Maia counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws out a powerful jab.
Taker with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maia counter with a right hand.
Taker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Taker blocks the body kick.
Taker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taker shoots in and bounces Maia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Taker is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Taker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Taker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taker wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia looking for a guillotine here but Taker defends easily.
Maia has his foot on Taker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taker works his way back into a safe position though.
Taker connects with a couple of short punches.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taker throws a big elbow that misses.
Taker pushing down on Maia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Taker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maia takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses.
Taker wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Taker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taker somewhat.
Taker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taker shoots for a takedown but Maia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demon Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Taker.
Taker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Taker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia looks to land a body kick but Taker moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker misses with a straight right.
Taker misses with a combination
and Maia counters with a big head kick but Taker shrugs it off.
Taker with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Maia.
Taker misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maia defends it nicely.
Taker fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maia manages to avoid it.
Taker with a poor takedown
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia lands with a shot to the body.
Taker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taker has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taker misses with a takedown
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a sloppy head kick and Taker moves out of range easily.
Taker looks to clinch
and Maia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maia.
Taker takes one on the button.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Taker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maia's waist but Maia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taker off to one side.
Taker tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
Maia throws a nice head kick!
Taker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maia counters with an outside leg kick.
Maia lands with a straight right. Taker didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker misses with a takedown attempt
and Maia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maia circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maia, right into the meat.
Maia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taker back to the cage. Maia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Taker avoids the head kick by Maia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown. Maia tries to sprawl out of it but Taker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taker tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Maia!
Demon Maia very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Haired Samson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brodus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Samson misses.
Samson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Samson lands with an uppercut that bounces Clay off the cage and back into range.
Samson misses with a wild combination.
Samson clobbers Clay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clay moves forwards but Samson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samson throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
Samson doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
Samson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Clay misses.
Samson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson lands a body shot.
Clay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samson throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Samson wants to clinch
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Samson throws a big shot that misses.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Samson throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.
Samson throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samson throws a poor cross that misses
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Samson is out of range.
Clay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clay throws a low kick but Samson moves out of range easily.
Clay avoids the body shot from Samson.
Clay misses the jab.
Long Haired Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Samson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samson.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Samson tries to clinch but Clay is having none of it.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Samson's shoulder, as Samson tries to avoid the shot.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay lands a jab to the nose.
Clay connects with a jab.
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samson finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay misses with an uppercut. Samson saw that one coming.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samson counters by clinching up.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay misses with a hook. Samson ducked under it nicely.
Samson takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Samson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samson swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Clay tries to bum rush Samson with a series of wild strikes but Samson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samson jabs at Clay's body.
Clay lands a glancing blow to the side of Samson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brodus Clay will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Samson misses with an uppercut.
Samson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
Clay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samson throws out the jab.
Clay scores with a nice head shot.
Samson is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
Clay throws a low kick but Samson moves out of range easily.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Samson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay wants to get back to striking at distance but Samson won't allow it.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clay smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Samson. Beautiful body shot.
Samson misses the body punch
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Clay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brodus Clay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clay throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samson cracks a nice hook into Clay's ribs.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Samson blocks the low kick.
Clay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samson avoids the body shot from Clay.
Samson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay moves forwards but Samson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samson slips under a jab.
Samson slips a jab from Clay.
Clay moves out of range as Samson strikes.
Samson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Samson closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Clay pushes Samson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samson misses with a punch to the body.
Samson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samson has Clay pressed against the cage, preventing Clay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Clay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clay throws a series of strikes that have Samson backpedaling.
Samson cracks a nice hook into Clay's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samson slips under a jab from Clay.
Samson scores with a nice strike.
Samson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Clay.
Samson tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Samson scores with a jab to the body.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samson.
Samson cracks Clay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Samson dips to his left and cracks Clay with an uppercut!
Samson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Samson under the eye.
Samson misses with a jab to the body
and Clay counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay throws a hook but Samson blocks it.
Samson misses the jab.
Samson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Samson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson misses with a wild combination.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samson is looking to wear down Clay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Samson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samson lands with a shot to the body.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clay misses with a hook. Samson ducked under it nicely.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Samson slips under a jab from Clay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking to clinch.
Samson slips a straight right by Clay.
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Samson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clay is leaning against Samson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay blocks a body shot from Samson.
Samson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clay walks away with a smile on his face. Samson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Samson throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Samson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Clay misses with a hook to the body
and Samson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Samson missing with a left hand there. Clay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samson moves away from the strike by Clay.
Samson scores with a jab to the body.
Samson takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Samson misses the shot to the body.
Samson misses with a body shot
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Samson misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Samson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Samson controls the action.
Samson misses with a punch to the body.
Clay is looking to break free of the clinch but Samson has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clay just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Haired Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samson lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Long Haired Samson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Samson blocks the low kick.
Clay blocks a jab.
Samson walks into a stiff left hand from Clay.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson.
Samson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clay finds it's way round the side to connect with Samson's head.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Samson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Clay misses.
Some wild striking there from Samson.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clay. Clay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Samson counters with a left to the body.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Samson.
Clay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Clay misses.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samson.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samson.
Samson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Samson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Clay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Samson. Beautiful body shot.
Samson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
A jab from Samson misses.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samson scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
Clay throws a jab but it's blocked by Samson.
A big left from Clay misses.
Samson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Samson throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Clay throws a jab when Samson was well out of range.
Clay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samson is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samson swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Samson tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Samson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clay misses with the combination.
Clay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samson looks to clinch
and Samson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samson momentarily.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brodus Clay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samson swings for the body but Clay moves out of range.
Samson slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Samson misses with a straight right.
Samson lands the left hand.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Samson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson.
Samson works the jab nicely.
Samson throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson scores with a body shot.
Samson defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Samson should have avoided that one.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samson slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Samson.
Samson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Samson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Samson is just out of range.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Samson connects with the punch.
Clay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson scores with a nice head shot.
Clay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson moves to clinch but Clay breaks away
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Samson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay ducks right into an uppercut from Samson.
Samson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clay avoids the body shot from Samson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Samson.
Samson misses with a looping left.
Samson throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Samson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clay manages to avoid it.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Haired Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Haired Samson!
Long Haired Samson retains his heavyweight title!
Long Haired Samson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo's entrance music is Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu". A fine choice. Key has chosen EYELID - REGENERATE as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo defending well as Key loads up on a big left hand.
Domingo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Key throws a push kick but Domingo slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Domingo blocks the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Key - that will leave a mark!
Domingo moves out of range of the body kick.
Key tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Key blocks a jab.
Don Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Key misses with a leg kick
and Domingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Domingo defending well as Key loads up on a big left hand.
Key sizes up Domingo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Key.
Domingo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domingo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Key tries to bench press Domingo off him but Domingo keeps the position.
Domingo is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Domingo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Domingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working.
Domingo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Domingo.
Domingo throws an elbow but Key slips to the side and avoids it well.
Domingo throws a strike aimed at the side of Key's head but Key avoids it well.
Domingo misses with the ground and pound.
Domingo working the ground and pound but Key is defending the strikes.
Key tries to bench press Domingo off him but Domingo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Key dodges the ground and pound from Domingo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingo working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws an elbow but Key slips to the side and avoids it well.
Domingo working the strikes but Key uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Key is trying to get back to full guard.
Domingo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Key!
Domingo controlling his opponent.
Domingo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Key is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo looking to ground and pound but Key is blocking nicely.
Domingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domingo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Domingo misses with a head shot.
Domingo looking to ground and pound but Key is blocking nicely.
Key is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Domingo.
Domingo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Domingo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Key scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Domingo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Key throws a shot to the body.
Key throws a half hearted mid kick.
Key clinches with his opponent.
Key creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Key lands a body punch in the clinch.
Key looking to throw knees to the head but Domingo is blocking nicely.
Domingo dodges an elbow strike from Key.
Key creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Key tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo tries to break the clinch but Key is controlling the position.
Domingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is pressed up against the cage. Domingo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Key down to the mat. Key avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Key checks a leg kick.
Key swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Key.
Key works the jab nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Key.
Key dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Domingo. That did some damage!
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Key landing knees to the body.
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!
Key holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Domingo blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Key throws a knee to the head but misses.
Domingo prevents a body shot from Key.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Domingo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Domingo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key prevents Domingo from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Key throws an elbow but misses.
Key displaying some good clinch control by pressing Domingo up against the cage.
Key pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domingo backwards.
Key using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Domingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Key just misses with a elbow thrown towards Domingo's brow.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domingo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Key.
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domingo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Domingo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Domingo working the ground and pound but Key is defending the strikes.
Domingo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Key sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Domingo slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Domingo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Domingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Key moves into range and clinches up with Domingo.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domingo's elbow.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Domingo avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Key is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Domingo is keeping busy.
Domingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Key has him pressed against the cage.
Key lands an elbow just above Domingo 's eye.
Key lands a nice elbow.
Key tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo avoids the elbow strike from Key, against the cage.
Key works on Domingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Domingo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Key blocks it with crossed arms.
Key is looking to control Domingo's arms but Domingo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Key has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Key throws an elbow that misses.
Domingo manages to break the clinch.
Domingo lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Key.
Key swinging wildly here.
Domingo is looking to land body kicks.
Domingo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Key.
Domingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Don Key seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo's corner calls for a 1-2. Domingo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Key lands the left hand.
Key takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Key.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key throws a wild body kick that Domingo sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Key.
Key wants to clinch but Domingo slips to the side
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Key takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Don Key has been cut.
Key misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key checks a leg kick nicely.
Key throws a shot to the body.
Domingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Key circles away.
The crowd cheers as Domingo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Key doesn't seem phased though.
Domingo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domingo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Key. Domingo shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Domingo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Key lands a right hook to the body.
Don Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo moves out of range of the body kick.
Key throws a low kick, looking for Domingo's leg but Domingo calmly moves out of range.
Key connects with an inside leg kick.
Key delivers a nice body kick.
Key scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
Key scoring well with a low kick there.
Key moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Domingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Domingo misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
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.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Domingo pushes him off.
Domingo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Key drives through and clinches with Domingo against the cage.
Don Key seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Domingo can't break the clinch.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Domingo breaks from the clinch.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Domingo.
Key throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice takedown defense from Key. No joy for Domingo on that attempt.
Key lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
Key rushes Domingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Domingo can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Key is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Domingo blocking some punches.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo effectively controlling the action here.
Domingo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Domingo is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key has hold of Domingo's hands but Domingo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Domingo trying to advance position but Key counters by regaining guard.
Key preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domingo trying to move into half guard but instead Key has managed to sweep!
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Domingo.
Domingo working a defensive guard here.
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Domingo.
Domingo keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to stand but Domingo is controlling from the bottom.
Key must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Key hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Key looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Domingo 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.
Domingo throwing strikes from guard but Key blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lance Domingo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Domingo is looking to chop away at Key's legs.
Key throws a wild body kick that Domingo sees coming a mile off.
Domingo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Key is looking to score with low kicks.
Domingo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Key misses with a low kick as Domingo jumps back.
Key lands with a cross.
Domingo lands a really nice looking cross but Key seems unphased.
Domingo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Key pinned against the cage. Key gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Key throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Domingo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Key scores with a kick to the body.
Domingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Key closes the distance and pushes Domingo back into the cage.
Domingo taking a breather.
Domingo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo wants a takedown but no success here.
Key tries to land knees in the clinch but Domingo avoids the damage to the body.
Domingo misses with a body punch.
Domingo misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Key taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Key just misses with a elbow thrown towards Domingo's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Domingo fails to land.
Domingo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Key.
Key lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domingo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domingo.
Key tries to work over Domingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Key utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Domingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Domingo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Key avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Domingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domingo is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Key blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Key throws an elbow but it misses.
Domingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Key lands an elbow just above Domingo 's eye.
Domingo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domingo tries for a takedown but Key manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key working aggressively here.
Domingo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
A low kick from Domingo is predictable there
and Key counters with a stiff right hand.
Domingo takes one on the button.
Key goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Domingo misses.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domingo throws a low kick, looking for Key's leg but Key calmly moves out of range.
Key swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Key has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Key!
Don Key is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Don Key gave a big smile as he said 'First a I a gotta say great fight to lance a flamingo, he took a beating, so a props for a dat.. Second a I a gotta thank Gary s coffee for letting come over to the E.F.C, and last thanks to my alliance B.H.P. for a life, Donkey Style mother fuckers....'.
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