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EFC 156 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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249 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clay wants it to stay on the feet.
Clay leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clay is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Clay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clay is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay is looking to improve his position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith working Clay over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay manages to get to full guard.
Clay trying to strike off his back.
Clay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay managing to control the position.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Smith prevents Clay from getting back to his feet.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Clay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clay gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brodus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay stuffs the takedown.
Brodus Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Clay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith is rocked!
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Smith looks winded!
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Clay measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Smith! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brodus Clay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuisamoa Alailefaleula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
213 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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28
214 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alailefaleula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alailefaleula slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko .
Alailefaleula swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko .
Alailefaleula tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alailefaleula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alailefaleula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alailefaleula tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tuisamoa Alailefaleula has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alailefaleula has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alailefaleula is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alailefaleula 's face.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Alailefaleula pushes him off.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Alailefaleula didn't see that one coming.
Alailefaleula just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alailefaleula under the eye.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alailefaleula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Alailefaleula pushes him off.
Alailefaleula closes the distance and clinches up with Emelianenko , looking for a takedown. Alailefaleula pushes Emelianenko against the cage but Emelianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Alailefaleula 's ribcage.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alailefaleula 's face.
Emelianenko keeps control of Alailefaleula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Alailefaleula won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Alailefaleula is having none of it.
Alailefaleula tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but Alailefaleula blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Alailefaleula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko tries to avoid it but Alailefaleula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelianenko to the ground. Emelianenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Alailefaleula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko lunges at Alailefaleula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alailefaleula 's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alailefaleula is looking to clinch.
Jab from Emelianenko .
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alailefaleula .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuisamoa Alailefaleula . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko clobbers Alailefaleula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alailefaleula gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko . Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alailefaleula lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Emelianenko prevents Alailefaleula from breaking the clinch.
Alailefaleula takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Alailefaleula misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alailefaleula keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alailefaleula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuisamoa Alailefaleula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alailefaleula blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko .
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko with a knee to the head.
Alailefaleula is rocked!
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alailefaleula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alailefaleula takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Alailefaleula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alailefaleula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lucas Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tuisamoa Alailefaleula 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucas Emelianenko !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ketsuno Anajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anajo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ghostbusters. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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36
147 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
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27
137 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ketsuno Anajo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson drops Anajo with a left and a right! Oh, Anajo is hurt - Johnson dives into side control looking to finish!
Anajo is rocked!
It looks like Ketsuno Anajo has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson trying to control the action but Anajo is working from the bottom.
Anajo is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anajo is looking for a sweep.
Johnson cracks Anajo with a big right hand but Anajo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anajo is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson wants to control but Anajo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson cracks Anajo with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anajo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anajo is trying to work for a sweep but Johnson has mounted him!
A big strike lands for Johnson! That's really hurt Anajo and he's turned his back - Johnson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Johnson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tate Thai Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tate Thai Guy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
198 lbs
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190 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tate Thai Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Taker!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai Guy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thai Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai Guy defends it nicely.
Taker clinches with his opponent.
Thai Guy stops a takedown attempt from Taker.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Taker 's eye.
Thai Guy avoiding damage as Taker throws knees to the body.
Thai Guy lands a damaging elbow.
Thai Guy looking to stall.
Thai Guy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Taker is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai Guy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai Guy after a bit of a struggle.
Tate Thai Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Taker.
Taker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai Guy after a bit of a struggle.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taker is keeping busy.
Taker pushes Thai Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thai Guy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taker wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thai Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Taker 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai Guy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taker's brow.
Thai Guy looking to stall.
Taker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai Guy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thai Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taker can't get the takedown.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thai Guy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taker tries for a takedown but Thai Guy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thai Guy sprawls well. Thai Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taker gets slowly back to his feet.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up.
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Taker circles away.
Taker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai Guy defends it nicely.
Taker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniel Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker defending well as Thai Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Taker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai Guy defends it nicely.
Tate Thai Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taker rushes Thai Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Taker lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Taker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Thai Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker lands a shoulder strike.
Thai Guy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taker's defenses.
Taker blocks an elbow strike from Thai Guy.
Thai Guy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thai Guy trying to stall but Taker improves his position.
Taker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai Guy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
A jab from Taker misses.
Thai Guy pushes Taker away with a front kick.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai Guy circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Thai Guy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thai Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai Guy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taker's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taker misses with a knee to the head.
Taker misses with a knee strike.
Thai Guy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taker lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai Guy backwards.
Thai Guy lands an elbow inside.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taker can't get the takedown.
Thai Guy is stalling here.
Thai Guy tries to stall but Taker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai Guy throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai Guy.
Thai Guy is pressed up against the cage. Taker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thai Guy down to the mat. Thai Guy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thai Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taker.
Thai Guy scores with a head kick.
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 Tate Thai Guy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thai Guy moves in looking to clinch but Taker pushes him off.
Taker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai Guy defends it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Thai Guy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thai Guy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thai Guy pushes Taker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Thai Guy tries to escape but Taker is in control.
Taker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thai Guy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thai Guy defending against the ground and pound.
Taker trying to control the position but Thai Guy is working away.
Taker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thai Guy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thai Guy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taker lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy is trying to control Taker's posture but Taker avoids it.
Thai Guy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taker is working Thai Guy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thai Guy sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Taker there.
Taker is pressing down on Thai Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thai Guy is holding on for now.
Thai Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thai Guy is looking to escape.
Thai Guy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taker scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai Guy wants to clinch up but Taker keeps it at a distance.
Taker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taker.
Thai Guy is looking to control Taker's arms but Taker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai Guy has his back to the cage.
Taker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thai Guy lands a damaging elbow.
Thai Guy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taker's defenses.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taker is keeping busy.
Thai Guy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taker is looking for a takedown.
Tate Thai Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Taker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taker misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thai Guy taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tate Thai Guy.
Taker gets a takedown into half guard.
Taker with the ground and pound but Thai Guy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thai Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taker is controlling him.
Taker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taker postures up in Thai Guy's guard and throws a big left but Thai Guy blocks it.
Taker is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai Guy has wrist control.
Thai Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy keeping full guard, as Taker tries to pass.
Thai Guy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taker works over Thai Guy with some ground and pound from guard.
Taker with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker prevents Thai Guy from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taker throws a strike but Thai Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taker has control of Thai Guy's left arm, preventing Thai Guy from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai Guy trying to control but Taker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thai Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thai Guy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taker has Thai Guy up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taker is keeping busy.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thai Guy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Thai Guy.
Thai Guy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thai Guy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thai Guy throws an elbow that misses.
Thai Guy lands a nice elbow.
Thai Guy wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy lands an elbow just above Taker 's eye.
Taker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taker wants to take the fight to the mat but Thai Guy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taker tries to circle away but Thai Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Thai Guy.
Taker is looking for a takedown.
Tate Thai Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Taker.
Thai Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai Guy prevents it.
Thai Guy wants to stall.
Taker tries to break the clinch but Thai Guy is controlling the position.
Taker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thai Guy is trying to keep an underhook but Taker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thai Guy manages to get to full guard.
Taker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thai Guy keeping moving, preventing Taker from controlling successfully.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Taker is proving a slippery customer.
Taker stops Thai Guy from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taker throws a strike but Thai Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taker keeping full guard, as Thai Guy tries to pass.
Taker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thai Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker seems keen to control Thai Guy's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thai Guy ducks under a wild hook from Taker.
Thai Guy tries to clinch up.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai Guy.
Taker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thai Guy's half guard.
Taker working the head and body with strikes.
Taker 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.
Thai Guy is staying active underneath Taker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thai Guy is looking to improve his position.
Taker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai Guy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taker prevents Thai Guy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taker wants to free his trapped foot but Thai Guy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taker trying to control from half guard but Thai Guy is working away.
Thai Guy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taker.
Thai Guy is looking to escape.
Taker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thai Guy wants to control but Taker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taker winds up and cracks Thai Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thai Guy tries to get to full guard but Taker has control of the leg.
Taker lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Taker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Taker!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Taker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. Ekwall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park--One Step Closer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
142 lbs
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33
145 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Mayo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayo.
Mayo moves into range and clinches up with Ekwall.
Mayo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ekwall up against the cage.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Ekwall blocks it.
Mayo crunches a lovely knee into Ekwall's ribcage.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mayo has Ekwall pressed against the cage, preventing Ekwall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayo.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ekwall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekwall wants a takedown.
Ekwall is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayo finish him?
Mayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
The referee calls for Mayo to work.
Ekwall seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ekwall tries to circle away but Mayo has him pinned against the cage.
Ekwall is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayo has double underhooks.
Mayo trying to land knees to the body.
Ekwall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chris Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ekwall.
Mayo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayo is pressed up against the cage. Ekwall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayo down to the mat. Mayo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo lands with a good body shot.
Mayo tests Ekwall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekwall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ekwall taking a breather.
Mayo stalling against the cage.
Mayo lands an elbow that stopped Ekwall in his tracks for a moment.
Mayo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ekwall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with 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!
Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ekwall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayo.
Ekwall pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ekwall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekwall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayo 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.
Ekwall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ekwall keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mayo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekwall looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekwall, not yet.
Mayo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Ekwall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayo.
Mayo pushes down on Ekwall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ekwall trying to control but Mayo postures up.
Mayo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ekwall is just riding it out for now. Mayo eventually gives up the hold.
Mayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekwall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayo is working away from the top position though.
Ekwall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayo.
Mayo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekwall defending well though.
Ekwall keeping control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayo passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ekwall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ekwall dodges the ground and pound from Mayo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chris Mayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekwall moves away from the strike by Mayo.
Mayo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekwall counters with a straight right hand.
Ekwall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayo misses with a hook. Ekwall ducked under it nicely.
Mayo scores with a body shot.
Mayo shoots in and bounces Ekwall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mayo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall is trying to control the position but Mayo postures up.
Ekwall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayo.
Ekwall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayo.
Ekwall working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayo throwing strikes but missing.
Mayo stopping the sweep attempt from Ekwall.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ekwall's head.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekwall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall wants to sweep here but Mayo controlling him for the moment.
Mayo postures up in Ekwall's guard and throws a big left but Ekwall blocks it.
Mayo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayo trying to control but Ekwall is working from the bottom.
Ekwall wants to sweep here but Mayo controlling him for the moment.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekwall wants to get back to his feet but Mayo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo pushing down on Ekwall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ekwall tries to roll over but Mayo keeps him under control.
Mayo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall manages to get to full guard.
Mayo slips nicely into half guard.
Mayo wants to control but Ekwall is keeping him busy.
Mayo working Ekwall over with strikes.
Ekwall tries to get to full guard but Mayo has control of the leg.
Mayo is thwarting Ekwall's attempts to control the position.
Mayo trying to control the pace.
Ekwall is staying active underneath Mayo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekwall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo is looking to advance position but Ekwall won't allow it.
Mayo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ekwall is working to get back to half guard.
Ekwall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mayo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ekwall looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekwall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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.
Ekwall is in a horrible position here. Mayo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mayo punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayo scores with a shot to the body.
Ekwall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ekwall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayo dips to his left and cracks Ekwall with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Mayo blocks the low kick.
Wes Ekwall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayo looks to throw the jab but Ekwall is out of range.
Mayo has Ekwall up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo drops Ekwall onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ekwall is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayo obliges.
Mayo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mayo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
Mayo lands a shoulder strike.
Ekwall tries to stall but Mayo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayo pushes Ekwall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayo avoiding damage.
Mayo is pressed up against the cage. Ekwall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayo down to the mat. Mayo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo misses with a jab to the body
and Ekwall counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Mayo misses its intended target.
Mayo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekwall momentarily.
Mayo moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mayo.
Mayo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayo.
A knee to the head by Mayo.
Mayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekwall can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayo is pressed up against the cage. Ekwall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayo down to the mat. Mayo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mayo lands with a cross.
Mayo misses the jab.
Mayo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayo clobbers Ekwall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo scores with a jab to the head.
Ekwall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekwall tries to keep at a distance but Mayo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ekwall.
Mayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayo scores with a hook to the body.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Ekwall blocks with his arms.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayo misses with a body punch.
Mayo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ekwall up against the cage.
Ekwall goes for a takedown attempt but Mayo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Mayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Ekwall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayo looking to score a takedown here. Ekwall is defending well but Mayo drives through and ends up in Ekwall's guard.
Mayo lands a couple of elbows.
Mayo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayo won't allow Ekwall to sweep him here.
Ekwall pulls Mayo in close to prevent any damage.
Mayo with a nice head shot there.
Mayo trying to control but Ekwall is working from the bottom.
Ekwall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayo.
Mayo throws a big right hand that misses.
Wes Ekwall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayo stands and throws Ekwall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekwall can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayo lands a nice forearm strike.
Ekwall is looking to reverse the position.
Mayo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ekwall is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Ekwall is trying to control Mayo's posture but Mayo avoids it.
Ekwall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekwall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mayo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayo scores with punches from side control.
Mayo scoring with punches and elbows.
Mayo cracks Ekwall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayo taking a breather here.
Ekwall throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayo 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Mayo thanked Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo has chosen Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu" as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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29
193 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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31
191 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a body punch but Domingo moves out of range.
Valentine lands with a right hand.
Valentine scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Valentine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Domingo.
Domingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Valentine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Domingo checks the leg kick.
Domingo is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Alexander Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo has a takedown stuffed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentine 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 Domingo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Domingo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Domingo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Valentine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Domingo momentarily.
Domingo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a straight right. Domingo didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Domingo dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Domingo's head and hops out.
Alexander Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Domingo.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Domingo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands with a straight right. Domingo didn't see that one coming.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
Valentine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Domingo misses with a body shot.
Valentine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Domingo misses with a looping left.
Alexander Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Domingo's hands.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Domingo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Domingo walks into a straight right hand from Valentine.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Domingo. That did some damage!
Valentine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Valentine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo misses with the combination.
Domingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Domingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Domingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine lands a head kick!
Domingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Domingo is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Domingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four 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!
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Domingo's head but Domingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
Domingo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valentine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Domingo.
Domingo jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Domingo checks a leg kick.
Valentine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Domingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domingo.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Domingo 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.
Alexander Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valentine lands with an overhand left.
Valentine thows a body kick. Domingo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Domingo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domingo slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Domingo is out of range.
Domingo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valentine.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Domingo slips the punch.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Domingo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine throws a jab when Domingo was well out of range.
Alexander Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a leg kick which misses Domingo's front leg but catches the back leg as Domingo tries to avoid it.
Domingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Domingo's head.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domingo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Domingo is looking to land body kicks.
Valentine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentine throws a low kick but Domingo moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine tries a low kick but Domingo avoids it.
Valentine thows a body kick. Domingo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Domingo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Domingo.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Domingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Domingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Domingo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valentine scores with a nice head shot.
Domingo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Valentine throws a solid leg kick but Domingo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentine.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Domingo cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Domingo backpedaling.
Domingo takes one on the button.
Valentine motions for Domingo to come forward. Valentine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Domingo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Domingo misses with a leg kick.
Domingo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Domingo throws a strike but Valentine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Valentine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Domingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine is looking to stand up but Domingo won't let him.
Domingo being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Domingo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Domingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Domingo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Domingo misses with a two punch combination.
Domingo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Domingo throws a leg kick
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Domingo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Domingo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Domingo is out of range.
Valentine throws a hook but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo checks a low kick from Valentine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Good shot there by Valentine.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
No luck for Domingo with that takedown attempt.
Domingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine wants to slow Domingo down by chopping away at his legs.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Domingo under the eye.
Valentine cracks the inside of Domingo's front leg.
Valentine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Valentine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Domingo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 thudding body kick lands there by Valentine!
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Domingo can do to turn this around?
Valentine scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Domingo saw that one coming.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domingo manages to avoid it.
Domingo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine lands a big head kick that sends Domingo tumbling to the mat! Valentine takes a step backwards and waves Domingo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Domingo is rocked!
Valentine lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Domingo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Valentine from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Domingo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Valentine!
Post fight, Alexander Valentine took to the microphone: 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Long Haired Samson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Lin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samson looks to land a combination but Lin avoids it well.
Lin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Lin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Samson is trying to control the position but Lin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin landing with the ground and pound.
Lin postures up and lands a big shot to Samson's brow.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin looking to pass the guard.
Lin trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samson trying to control the position.
Samson pulls Lin in to control the position.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Samson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson controlling the position.
Lin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Lin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Long Haired Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin avoids the body shot from Samson.
Samson is looking to wear down Lin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lin moves away.
A big left from Samson misses.
Samson works over Lin's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Lin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin avoids the body shot from Samson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
Samson jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Samson connects with a looping right hand.
Lin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samson clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Samson on the inside.
Samson manages to break the clinch.
Samson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Lin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson clinches with his opponent.
Samson wants to break free but Lin has control.
Samson decides to pull guard.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin connects with a couple of short punches.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
Lin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lin trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Samson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lin!
Lin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson unloads with some shots from mount but Lin bucks and avoids them well.
Samson is stalling here but it's allowed Lin to get half guard.
Samson with the ground and pound but Lin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Samson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lin is pulling down on Samson's head to control his posture.
Samson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lin has wrist control.
Samson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin is trying to keep Samson in close.
Lin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Samson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Samson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lin circles away quickly and effectively.
Samson moves into the clinch successfully.
Samson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lin controls his hands.
Lin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson pulls guard effortlessly.
Lin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lin cracks Samson with a solid left hand.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin throws a strike but Samson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lin is adopting a defensive guard.
Lin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samson 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.
Samson won't allow Lin to sweep him here.
Samson passes into half guard.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lin is looking to improve his position.
Lin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though.
Lin is looking for a sweep. Samson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lin is looking for a sweep. Samson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lin gets full guard.
Samson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Samson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samson wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Lin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson misses with a hook.
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Samson rushes Lin and presses him up against the cage.
Samson decides to pull guard.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lin throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.
Samson has control of Lin's left arm, preventing Lin from doing any damage.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lin trying to hold on to Samson's head to control him but Samson postures up.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Samson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lin's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Samson connects with a nice short shot to Lin's temple.
Samson is pressing down on Lin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lin.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samson.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Long Haired Samson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lin has his hands on Samson's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samson is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samson works over Lin with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
Lin controlling Samson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson had his way with Roger Lin in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lin moves out of range as Samson strikes.
A jab from Samson misses.
Samson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samson connects with a crisp jab.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Samson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lin is trying to drag Samson to the mat but Samson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samson pulls Lin into guard.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Samson is retaining full guard.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lin is looking to pass into half guard but Samson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Samson is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin looking for a sweep. Not yet Lin, not yet.
Lin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Lin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
Long Haired Samson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson clinches up against the cage.
Samson pulls Lin into guard.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samson trying to control the position.
Roger Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Haired Samson!
Long Haired Samson retains his heavyweight title!
Long Haired Samson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes into the arena with EYELID - REGENERATE blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Key doesn't seem phased though.
Key throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Key. Key circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason is looking to clinch but Key is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Mason.
It looks like Don Key has been cut.
Craig Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Key fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Key tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Key.
Mason misses with some punches.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Key.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key prevents a body shot from Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Key lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Craig Mason has been cut.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a shoulder strike.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key missing with knees to the body.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Key lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
Key prevents a body shot from Mason.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Key.
Key connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mason's face.
Mason is trying to stall.
Key with a knee to the head.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason avoiding damage as Key throws knees to the body.
Mason tries to break the clinch but Key is controlling the position.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Key is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Key has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key missing with knees to the body.
Key tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Key with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason working aggressively here.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason prevents a body shot from Key.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason is leaning against Key and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key connects with a knee to the head.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Key pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Key.
Mason misses with a body shot
and Key makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mason scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Key misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason throws a hook but Key blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Key counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mason is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Key lands with a straight right. Mason didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Key.
Key swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Key sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Key tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Key.
A jab lands there for Key.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key with a nice cross.
Key cracks Mason with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mason falls to his knees and Key doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Key!
Don Key retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Don Key stared into the camera and 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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