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BFE 23: Maya vs Fweigo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Petrov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ichi Omori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omori fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petrov sprawls well initially but Omori persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Omori throws a strike but Petrov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omori.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Omori tries to pass.
Omori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Omori trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Omori darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Omori working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petrov gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov controls Omori momentarily but Omori frees himself.
Omori won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Omori thows a big elbow that misses.
Omori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Omori from controlling successfully.
Omori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Petrov is trying to keep Omori in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Omori looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Omori closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Omori lands in his opponent's guard.
Omori throws and elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omori's guard. Nice move by Petrov!
Petrov wanted to stand there but Omori had control of the position.
Petrov stands up and waves to Omori to follow him.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omori instigates a clinch.
Omori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Omori is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Petrov to the mat. Petrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omori kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is trying to keep Omori in close.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omori loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Omori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrov did well to prevent Omori getting side control.
Omori wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Omori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Petrov has his feet on Omori's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Omori clinches.
Petrov is trying to trip Omori. He has hold of a leg but Omori is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Petrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omori wants to sweep but no luck.
Omori working a defensive guard here.
Petrov won't allow Omori to sweep him here.
Petrov stands up and waves to Omori to follow him.
Petrov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Omori holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Omori dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omori off to one side.
Omori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Omori is trying to drag Petrov to the mat but Petrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omori tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Omori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Omori turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Omori tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Omori with the ground and pound but Petrov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Omori thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Omori lands with a punch from half guard.
Omori thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Omori wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Petrov darts in trying to clinch
and Omori counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Omori really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov is trying to drag Omori to the mat but Omori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Omori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
so Omori counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Omori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Omori tries to pass.
Omori is working hard here to advance position.
Petrov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Omori tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov has his feet on Omori's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Petrov wants to clinch
and Omori counters with a takedown into side control.
Omori cracks Petrov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Ichi Omori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omori throws a strike aimed at the side of Petrov's head but Petrov avoids it well.
Omori in side control, throwing shots but Petrov defends.
Omori trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Petrov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Omori has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Omori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
Omori prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omori throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Omori is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omori's head.
Omori tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Petrov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Petrov is landing with some decent strikes but Omori is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Omori is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throwing strikes here but Omori is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Petrov punching from mount but Omori doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Omori tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Omori to control.
Omori wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Omori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Omori dominated that second round.
That's time! Omori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omori tries to get out of the position.
Omori tries to bench press Petrov off him but Petrov keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Petrov crashes against the mat.
Petrov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Petrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Omori's head but Omori avoids it well.
Omori tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov working the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Omori.
Vitor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omori has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petrov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Omori missing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori misses with an elbow to the head.
Omori throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Petrov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Omori's guard. Nice work there by Petrov.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Omori.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omori 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Petrov closes the distance but Omori moves to the side
and Omori counters with a takedown into side control.
Petrov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but Omori is keeping him busy.
Petrov wants to stand up but Omori is controlling the position.
Omori tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov wants to control but Omori is keeping him busy.
Omori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Omori is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Omori has managed to clinch.
Omori has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Omori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Omori closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet.
Omori working the head with strikes.
Omori lands a nice forearm strike.
Petrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Petrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Omori connects with a decent elbow.
Petrov is not content to let Omori control the position.
Omori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Omori working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is not content to let Omori control the position.
Omori working the ground and pound from side control.
Omori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omori off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Omori's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vitor Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ichi Omori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Omori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omori 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Omori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Hancock!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hancock throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
Hancock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Hancock keeps it at a distance.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Hancock moves out of range easily.
Sanders misses with an uppercut.
Hancock lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeremiah Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Hancock coming out on top.
Nice body kick there by Sanders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hancock misses with a straight right.
Sanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hancock throws out the jab.
Hancock fails to land with a series of punches.
Hancock looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Hancock tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hancock misses with a straight left.
Sanders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hancock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hancock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hancock blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Hancock.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Hancock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanders lands with an uppercut that bounces Hancock off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Jeremiah Hancock has been cut.
Hancock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders tries to land a front kick but Hancock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanders blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Hancock misses with a hook.
A big left from Hancock misses.
Hancock throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Hancock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Hancock being controlled against the cage.
Hancock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders moves into the clinch.
Hancock breaks from the clinch.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Hancock misses.
Hancock slips a jab from Sanders.
Hancock works the jab nicely.
Hancock looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range.
Hancock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hancock throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hancock looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Hancock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanders had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range.
Hancock misses with a straight right.
Sanders has managed to clinch.
Hancock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanders is pressed up against the cage. Hancock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanders down to the mat. Sanders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hancock ducks under a wild hook from Sanders.
Sanders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hancock blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Hancock misses.
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Hancock back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Hancock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Hancock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hancock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hancock throws the left hand but Sanders avoids the punch easily.
Hancock looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hancock.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Hancock.
A swing and a miss from Hancock.
Sanders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanders looks to land a combination but Hancock avoids it well.
Hancock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanders - that will leave a mark!
Hancock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hancock is breathing heavily.
Hancock looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
A combination from Hancock does no damage.
Hancock misses with a looping right.
Sanders throws a head kick but Hancock moves out of range.
Seth Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hancock misses with a double jab
and Hancock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hancock.
Sanders moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Hancock misses.
Hancock swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hancock thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Hancock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanders thinking.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Hancock throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders defending well as Hancock loads up on a big left hand.
Hancock misses with a looping right.
Hancock cracks Sanders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hancock jabs Sanders right on the nose. Sanders blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders takes one on the button.
Hancock avoids the head kick by Sanders.
Hancock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Hancock misses with a hook.
Hancock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Sanders misses.
A shot to the body from Hancock misses
and Hancock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hancock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanders counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hancock! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSlugg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, mcslugg custom anthem..... Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Braulio Maia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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298 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlugg stuffs the takedown.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with McSlugg, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes McSlugg against the cage but McSlugg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aaron McSlugg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Maia.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by McSlugg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by McSlugg.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSlugg as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSlugg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia looks for a takedown but McSlugg sprawls well.
Aaron McSlugg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
McSlugg slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maia looks gassed!
McSlugg lands with an uppercut that bounces Maia off the cage and back into rage.
McSlugg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maia momentarily.
McSlugg keeps the fight on the outside.
Braulio Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia takes one on the button.
Maia throws a hook but McSlugg avoids it easily.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from McSlugg. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a body punch but McSlugg moves out of range.
McSlugg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSlugg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
McSlugg lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia ducks right into an uppercut from McSlugg.
McSlugg lands with a shot to the body.
McSlugg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McSlugg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McSlugg is looking to wear down Maia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to de liver by McSlugg. Beautiful body shot.
Maia is trying desperately to land a takedown but McSlugg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maia.
McSlugg lands a slapping body shot.
McSlugg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg scores with a nice right hand.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McSlugg moves out of range as Maia throws a body kick.
McSlugg digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
McSlugg scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McSlugg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McSlugg.
McSlugg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McSlugg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSlugg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McSlugg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg scores with a jab. Maia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McSlugg scores with a nice head shot.
McSlugg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McSlugg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSlugg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSlugg.
McSlugg digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McSlugg scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McSlugg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McSlugg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maia in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McSlugg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSlugg cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McSlugg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McSlugg lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McSlugg has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to de liver by McSlugg. Beautiful body shot.
McSlugg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSlugg wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to de liver by McSlugg. Beautiful body shot.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McSlugg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McSlugg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maia shoots for a takedown but McSlugg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaron McSlugg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Maia.
Maia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlugg digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McSlugg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McSlugg lands the left hand.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from McSlugg.
McSlugg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McSlugg cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McSlugg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McSlugg lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlugg scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for McSlugg.
A jab from McSlugg finds it's way through Maia's defenses.
Aaron McSlugg is winning the standup battle so far.
McSlugg sizes up Maia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSlugg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by McSlugg - just one landing.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSlugg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Maia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSlugg to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McSlugg, as that shot connected.
McSlugg scores with a sloppy right hand. Maia should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by McSlugg which made him look bad.
McSlugg lands a two punch combo.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
McSlugg throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. McSlugg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McSlugg as he avoids it easily.
McSlugg lands with an overhand left.
Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McSlugg defending well as Maia loads up on a big left hand.
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSlugg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McSlugg lands a jab.
Maia tries to move into range but McSlugg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maia is defended easily by McSlugg.
McSlugg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSlugg catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron McSlugg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia shoots in but McSlugg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McSlugg slaps away a takedown attempt from Maia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aaron McSlugg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Maia.
McSlugg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McSlugg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McSlugg cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
McSlugg works Maia's body with a nice hook.
McSlugg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlugg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McSlugg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McSlugg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maia at a distance.
McSlugg lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McSlugg lands a nice shot that snaps Maia's head back.
McSlugg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McSlugg stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McSlugg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSlugg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McSlugg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by McSlugg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia takes a jab right on the kisser.
McSlugg swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Maia is looking to clinch.
McSlugg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maia shoots in and drives through. McSlugg sprawls well.
Jab, jab by McSlugg - just one landing.
McSlugg lands a jab to the head.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSlugg sprawls well. McSlugg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg digs a good hook to Maia's body.
McSlugg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as McSlugg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maia doesn't seem phased though.
McSlugg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlugg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maia throws a looping overhand right but McSlugg ducks down to avoid it.
Braulio Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSlugg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSlugg to score with a decent uppercut.
McSlugg lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McSlugg stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
McSlugg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSlugg cracks Maia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McSlugg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSlugg 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron McSlugg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre The Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre The Giant will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamal Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre The Giant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Giant's guard.
The Giant looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tinsley trying to control but The Giant is working from the bottom.
Tinsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tinsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tinsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tinsley 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.
Tinsley trying to control but The Giant is working from the bottom.
Tinsley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Tinsley is working The Giant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Giant has momentary wrist control but Tinsley slips an elbow through the middle.
Tinsley 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinsley stands and throws The Giant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tinsley landing strikes.
Tinsley working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Giant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinsley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Giant, who protects the arm well.
Tinsley landing strikes.
It looks like Andre The Giant has been cut.
The Giant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tinsley working the ground and pound from side control.
The Giant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Giant takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tinsley scores with punches from side control.
Tinsley landing a few strikes.
The Giant is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tinsley connects with a decent elbow.
Tinsley scoring with punches and elbows.
Tinsley grinds an elbow into The Giant's temple.
The Giant takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tinsley cracks The Giant with a big right hand but The Giant just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tinsley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Giant will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tinsley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tinsley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Giant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Giant is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tinsley connects with a decent elbow.
That has opened up Andre The Giant's cut even more.
Tinsley scoring with punches from side control.
The cut above Andre The Giant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tinsley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Giant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Giant takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tinsley working the head with strikes.
Tinsley is trying to get an arm triangle but The Giant is defending well.
Tinsley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley working the head with strikes.
Tinsley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinsley lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Giant tries to bench press Tinsley off him but Tinsley keeps the position.
Tinsley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tinsley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tinsley looks up at the clock and then as The Giant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tinsley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley working the body and head with strikes.
Tinsley lands a nice forearm strike.
Andre The Giant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre The Giant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamal Tinsley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Nappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Thain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappa comes to the cage accompanied by battery. Thain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - Get 'Em Up. Scott Thain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Nappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Thain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thain as he jumps to the side.
Thain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thain wants to clinch.
Thain wants to clinch.
Scott Thain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nappa.
Thain is controlling Nappa's posture.
Thain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nappa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nappa has gone for a leg lock! Thain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nappa's guard.
Nappa wants to sweep here but Thain controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thain throws a strike but Nappa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thain is trying to keep Nappa in close.
Nappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Thain has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nappa 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.
Thain keeping moving, preventing Nappa from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nappa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thain is out of range.
Nappa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thain's guard.
Nappa throws and elbow that misses. Thain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nappa's guard. Nice move by Thain!
Nappa wants to stand but Thain is controlling the position.
Thain thows a big elbow that misses.
Thain trying to control the position from guard on top but Nappa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thain advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nappa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nappa is looking to regain half guard here but Thain keeps moving and retains side control.
Nappa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thain wants to pass the guard but Nappa is defending well.
Thain thows a huge punch but Nappa dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nappa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thain 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.
Thain tries to free his leg and advance position but Nappa is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nappa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Nappa dominated that round.
That's time! Nappa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thain walks into a stiff left hand from Nappa.
Nappa feints and as Thain raises his hands in defense, Nappa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nappa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nappa postures up.
Thain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thain is trying to keep Nappa in close.
Nappa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nappa throws a strike but Thain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thain throws and elbow that misses. Nappa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thain's guard. Nice move by Nappa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nappa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thain keeping moving, preventing Nappa from controlling successfully.
Nappa is working Thain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thain keeping moving, preventing Nappa from controlling successfully.
Nappa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thain has hold of Nappa's hands but Nappa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappa is thwarting Thain's attempts to control the position.
Nappa thows a huge punch but Thain dodges it nicely.
Thain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Thain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nappa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nappa's back!
Nappa covering up well under a series of strikes from Thain.
Nappa fending off the submission attempt from Thain.
Thain is breathing heavily.
Nappa has hold of Thain's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thain is trying to stick to Nappa's back but Nappa is turning into Thain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nappa.
Nappa wants to pass the guard but Thain is keeping the position.
Thain controls Nappa momentarily but Nappa frees himself.
Thain has his feet on Nappa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thain tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nappa shoots in and bounces Thain off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nappa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thain is retaining full guard.
Nappa is fighting to break Thain's control of his arms but Thain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nappa wants to pass the guard but Thain is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Nappa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Thain.
Scott Thain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nappa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thain circles away.
Thain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thain is looking to clinch.
Thain tries to clinch up.
Nappa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thain moves away.
Nappa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thain to the mat! Thain manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nappa wants to control from the top but Thain keeps moving.
Thain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dirk Nappa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thain keeping moving, preventing Nappa from controlling successfully.
Thain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappa wants to control from the top but Thain keeps moving.
Thain has momentary wrist control but Nappa slips an elbow through the middle.
Nappa looking to pass the guard.
Nappa trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappa.
Thain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thain is looking to clinch but Nappa is avoiding it.
Nappa throws an overhand right that lands on Thain's shoulder, as Thain tries to avoid the shot.
Thain is looking to clinch but Nappa is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thain tries to clinch there but Nappa circles away.
Thain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nappa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nappa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nappa throwing strikes from guard but Thain blocks nicely.
Nappa trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
Nappa postures up in Thain's guard and throws a big left but Thain blocks it.
Nappa is fighting to break Thain's control of his arms but Thain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappa trying to control but Thain is working from the bottom.
Nappa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nappa is working Thain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nappa is looking to work some ground and pound but Thain has wrist control.
Thain has his feet on Nappa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thain gets caught flat footed, as Nappa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nappa wants to control from the top but Thain keeps moving.
Thain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nappa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thain looking for a sweep. Not yet Thain, not yet.
Nappa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nappa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nappa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nappa postures up.
Nappa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dirk Nappa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thain prevents Nappa from improving position.
Scott Thain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thain is trying to control Nappa's posture but Nappa avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Nappa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nappa 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Nappa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Power has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Mccaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Mccaughan misses.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power misses with a combination
and Mccaughan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Power tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mccaughan lands a couple of elbows.
Mccaughan trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Mccaughan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccaughan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Power doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mccaughan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mccaughan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccaughan trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Mccaughan looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mccaughan moves out of range as Power strikes.
Mccaughan shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mccaughan misses with a few strikes there.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mccaughan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Mccaughan is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Power shoots in for a takedown but Mccaughan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mccaughan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mccaughan looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Mccaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mccaughan closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Mccaughan pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mccaughan is breathing heavily.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccaughan circles away.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Mccaughan sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Mccaughan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Power shoots in but Mccaughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mccaughan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Mccaughan or perhaps it was just good defense by Power which made him look bad.
Power swinging wildly here.
Mccaughan throws a leg kick but Power moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Power looks to land a combination but Mccaughan avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Power.
Power lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Mccaughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mccaughan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Power throws a right and a left that Mccaughan avoids nicely.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mccaughan.
Mccaughan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mccaughan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mccaughan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown by Mccaughan or perhaps it was just good defense by Power which made him look bad.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mccaughan. That's going to slow Power down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with the combination.
Power tries a low kick but Mccaughan avoids it.
Power thows a leg kick but Mccaughan checks it
and Mccaughan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power taking some punishment here, with Mccaughan in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Mccaughan.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mccaughan prevents Power from improving his position.
Mccaughan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mccaughan lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mccaughan is keen to just control but Power is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mccaughan clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
Power wants to break the clinch but can't.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Mccaughan has him pressed against the cage.
Mccaughan tightens his grip and picks Power up, before dumping him to the ground. Power manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Mccaughan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mccaughan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccaughan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mccaughan. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.
Power dips to his left and cracks Mccaughan with an uppercut!
Mccaughan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccaughan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mccaughan slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Mccaughan scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Power lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mccaughan throws a combination that misses
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Mccaughan moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Mccaughan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Mccaughan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a jab to the body
and Mccaughan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Power's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mccaughan looking to pass the guard.
Power manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mccaughan manages to get himself to full guard.
Mccaughan keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Power advances position into side control!
Power misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Power tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mccaughan's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands some shots froms side control.
Power is trying to get an arm triangle but Mccaughan is defending well.
Mccaughan holding on.
Mccaughan tries to buck Power off but Power is having none of it.
Power tries for a kimura but Mccaughan is defending well.
Mccaughan 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.
Mccaughan is trying to buck Power off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mccaughan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Mccaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccaughan shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mccaughan tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Max Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mccaughan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mccaughan on the side of the head.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mccaughan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to bum rush Mccaughan with a series of wild strikes but Mccaughan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mccaughan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Mccaughan.
Mccaughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mccaughan misses with a body shot.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Power tries for a takedown but Mccaughan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mccaughan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power throws a series of punches but Mccaughan moves out of range.
Mccaughan has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Power misses with a double jab
and Mccaughan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Power throws a leg kick but Mccaughan checks it.
No joy there for Mccaughan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power moves out of range as Mccaughan strikes.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Mccaughan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mccaughan in his tracks.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mccaughan was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power drives through with a takedown into guard.
Power must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mccaughan keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Mccaughan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power manages to get himself to full guard.
Power keeping moving, preventing Mccaughan from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccaughan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mccaughan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mccaughan lands with a punch from half guard.
Mccaughan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Power throws a right hand that Mccaughan ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccaughan also avoids with ease.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mccaughan connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Mccaughan scores with a leg kick.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mccaughan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mccaughan lands with a right hand.
Mccaughan moves into the clinch.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Power wants to get back to striking at distance but Mccaughan won't allow it.
Mccaughan lands a right hand.
Mccaughan jumps into guard, dragging Power to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power trying to control but Mccaughan is working from the bottom.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Mccaughan.
Power wants to pass the guard but Mccaughan is keeping the position.
Mccaughan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power has momentary wrist control but Mccaughan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Power has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mccaughan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mccaughan tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mccaughan.
Mccaughan lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Mccaughan feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Mccaughan cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
Mccaughan connects with a looping right hand.
Mccaughan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mccaughan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Mccaughan misses.
Mccaughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccaughan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a right and a left that Mccaughan avoids nicely.
Mccaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Mccaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Mccaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccaughan dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Mccaughan's head and hops out.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Mccaughan checks it.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccaughan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eric Mccaughan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power tries a low kick but Mccaughan avoids it.
Mccaughan drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Mccaughan is struggling to control the position.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Power tries to circle away but Mccaughan has him pinned against the cage.
Mccaughan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccaughan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mccaughan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power misses with a double jab
and Mccaughan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Mccaughan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mccaughan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Mccaughan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Clay has chosen Austin Howard - Heaven Know as his entrance music. Cassius Clay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
221 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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24
212 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cassius Clay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Cassius Clay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay misses with the combination.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Liddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Liddell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Saber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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168 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Durden is controlling him.
Durden stands up from Saber's guard - Durden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saber misses with the combination.
Saber fails to land with a series of punches.
Saber lands with a good body shot.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Saber.
Saber lands a jab to the nose.
Saber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Saber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
No luck for Durden with that takedown attempt.
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saber!
Saber bucks Durden off and manages to get back to his feet!
Saber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saber.
Saber misses with the combination.
Durden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saber is trying to defend but Durden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Durden stops Saber from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to control but Saber is keeping him busy.
Durden 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.
Saber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Durden is looking for a kimura here.
Saber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saber wants to stand and escape but Durden is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber pulls Durden in close to prevent any damage.
Saber wriggles free and stands up.
Saber scores with a jab.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saber. That did some damage!
Durden fails with a takedown attempt.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Saber.
Saber scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tyler Durden has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber's corner calls for a 1-2. Saber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saber looks to land a combination. Durden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saber scores with a shot to the body.
Saber tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Durden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saber throws a series of strikes that have Durden backpedaling.
Saber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyler Durden's cut is getting worse.
Saber throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Durden stumbling backwards into the cage! Durden bounces back off the cage towards Saber, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Saber lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Saber celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cameron Saber!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reko Myllykoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapp has chosen How bout you as his entrance music. Xavier Rapp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reko Myllykoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rapp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp moves into range and clinches up with Myllykoski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Myllykoski takes a swing at Rapp's ribcage but misses.
Myllykoski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myllykoski throws out a loose jab but Rapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myllykoski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapp.
Myllykoski fails with the takedown.
Rapp tries to clinch up but Myllykoski circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapp tries to clinch but Myllykoski moves out of range.
Myllykoski keeps the fight on the outside.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapp as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myllykoski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapp moves away.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reko Myllykoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myllykoski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Myllykoski misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski looks to land a left hand but Rapp moved out of range nicely.
Myllykoski avoids the head kick by Rapp.
Rapp has closed the distance and engaged Myllykoski in a clinch.
Rapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myllykoski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rapp.
Myllykoski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myllykoski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myllykoski gets through Rapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapp moves away.
Myllykoski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rapp momentarily.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown but Rapp shows good takedown defense.
Myllykoski swings for the body but Rapp moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski takes a swing at Rapp's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myllykoski. Rapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapp ducks under a wild hook from Myllykoski.
Rapp moves away from the strike by Myllykoski.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rapp as he avoids it easily.
Rapp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rapp stuffs the takedown.
Myllykoski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myllykoski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rapp throws a nice looking combination but Myllykoski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myllykoski dodges the punch combination from Rapp.
Myllykoski looks to throw the jab but Rapp is out of range.
Myllykoski missing with a left hand there. Rapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myllykoski lands with a straight right. Rapp didn't see that one coming.
Rapp throws a series of strikes that have Myllykoski backpedaling.
Rapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myllykoski fails with the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Myllykoski scores with a four punch combination!
Rapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myllykoski blocks a body shot from Rapp.
Rapp working hard to break the clinch.
Rapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myllykoski swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapp.
Myllykoski misses with an uppercut.
Rapp tries to close the distance and clinch but Myllykoski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Rapp does no damage.
Rapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rapp as he jumps to the side.
Reko Myllykoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myllykoski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapp.
Myllykoski throws a body punch but Rapp moves out of range.
Myllykoski stalks Rapp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rapp's face. Rapp staggers backwards, shaken.
Rapp tries to clinch but Myllykoski is having none of it.
Myllykoski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rapp tries to avoid it but Myllykoski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rapp to the ground. Rapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myllykoski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Rapp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Myllykoski.
Nice straight punches there by Myllykoski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myllykoski throws the left hand but Rapp avoids the punch easily.
Myllykoski shoots in for a double leg but Rapp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Rapp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Myllykoski throws a lazy right hand but Rapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rapp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Myllykoski crashes against the mat.
Myllykoski cracks Rapp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rapp pushes Myllykoski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Myllykoski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Myllykoski cracks Rapp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rapp takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Myllykoski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rapp is avoiding damage well.
Myllykoski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Myllykoski is looking to take a break and control but Rapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Myllykoski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Myllykoski happy to just control the position for now.
Myllykoski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rapp is avoiding damage well.
Myllykoski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myllykoski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Myllykoski looks to throw the jab but Rapp is out of range.
A slow jab from Myllykoski misses its intended target.
Myllykoski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Myllykoski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Myllykoski is pressing down on Rapp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rapp is holding on for now.
Myllykoski throwing shots but Rapp is blocking nicely.
Rapp is trying to stand.
Myllykoski slows the pace down in half guard.
Rapp is trying to stand up here but Myllykoski is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski 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.
Myllykoski thows a huge punch but Rapp dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapp tries to kick Myllykoski off but Myllykoski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Myllykoski misses its intended target.
Xavier Rapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myllykoski throws a big shot that misses.
Myllykoski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rapp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Myllykoski misses with a looping left.
Myllykoski lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Myllykoski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Myllykoski looks to land a left hand but Rapp moved out of range nicely.
Rapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapp ducks under a wild hook from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws out a loose jab but Rapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myllykoski.
Rapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myllykoski.
No luck for Myllykoski with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reko Myllykoski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapp wants to land a leg kick but Myllykoski is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myllykoski dodges the punch combination from Rapp.
Rapp has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reko Myllykoski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rapp cracks Myllykoski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myllykoski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myllykoski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rapp is trying to defend but Myllykoski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Myllykoski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rapp's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myllykoski working over Rapp with some ground and pound. Rapp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Myllykoski is trying to control. Rapp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rapp!
A nice elbow there by Myllykoski.
Myllykoski working the ground and pound effectively.
Myllykoski breaks from Rapp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Myllykoski.
Myllykoski content just to control the position here.
Myllykoski working Rapp over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp is bucking up trying to escape but Myllykoski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Myllykoski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Myllykoski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Myllykoski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Myllykoski looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Myllykoski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski dominating with strikes here.
Rapp is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myllykoski landing strikes from the mount and Rapp is in trouble!
Myllykoski wants to control but Rapp has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Myllykoski winds up and cracks Rapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Myllykoski is nestled in close to Rapp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myllykoski.
Rapp is staying active underneath Myllykoski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski winds up and cracks Rapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myllykoski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rapp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Myllykoski throwing shots but Rapp is blocking nicely.
Myllykoski misses with a head shot. Rapp uses the momentum to regain guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Myllykoski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reko Myllykoski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Myllykoski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reko Myllykoski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pispis Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vim Fweigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fweigo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Firestarter- The Prodigy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pispis Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vim Fweigo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maya. Fweigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fweigo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maya momentarily.
A punch combination from Fweigo misses.
Fweigo keeps the fight on the outside.
Maya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fweigo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fweigo.
Maya thows a body shot but no joy.
Maya clinches but Fweigo breaks the clinch
and Fweigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maya misses with a combination
and Fweigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pispis Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fweigo momentarily.
Fweigo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maya momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya walks into a jab.
Maya looks to clinch
and Fweigo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fweigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fweigo rushes Maya and presses him up against the cage.
Fweigo throws a punch but it's blocked by Maya.
Maya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fweigo lands with a right to the head.
Maya keeps control of Fweigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Fweigo.
Fweigo lands a body punch.
Maya throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fweigo.
Maya throws a punch but it's blocked by Fweigo.
Maya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fweigo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fweigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fweigo darts in and clinches Maya up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maya fails to land.
Maya has Fweigo pressed against the cage, preventing Fweigo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fweigo blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya lands a nice shot to the body.
Maya lands a body punch.
Fweigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fweigo to score with a decent uppercut.
Fweigo stuns Maya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fweigo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maya, pushing him back against the cage.
Maya misses with some punches.
Fweigo has had enough of the clinch but Maya keeps him there for the moment.
Fweigo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fweigo looking to stall.
Maya misses with a punch on the inside.
Maya working aggressively here.
Maya digs a right hand underneath Fweigo's ribcage. Fweigo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fweigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maya darts in trying to clinch
and Fweigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Maya misses.
Fweigo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fweigo clinches with his opponent.
Maya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fweigo is looking to control Maya's arms but Maya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fweigo has his back to the cage.
Fweigo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maya up against the cage.
Fweigo working hard to break the clinch.
Maya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fweigo blocking some punches.
Maya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maya tries to throw a body punch but Fweigo avoids it by throwing Maya back against the cage.
Fweigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maya falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fweigo counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya throws a shot from downtown. Fweigo moves away and avoids it.
Fweigo scores with a sloppy right hand. Maya should have avoided that one.
Fweigo scores with a three punch combo!
Fweigo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maya is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Fweigo.
Fweigo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fweigo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fweigo rushes Maya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fweigo breaks the clinch.
Fweigo tries to clinch up but Maya circles away and keeps his distance.
Fweigo rushes Maya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fweigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fweigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Fweigo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fweigo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fweigo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fweigo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fweigo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maya.
Maya circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vim Fweigo dominated that round.
That's time! Maya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fweigo staying out of range there.
Maya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fweigo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fweigo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fweigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fweigo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Maya misses
and Fweigo counters by moving into the clinch.
Fweigo lands with a left to the head.
Fweigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Maya misses the target.
Maya throws out a loose jab but Fweigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maya misses with an uppercut.
Maya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maya misses with a body kick.
Fweigo lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Maya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maya is rocked!
Maya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Maya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fweigo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fweigo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maya with a big uppercut! Maya tries to clinch up but Fweigo pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Maya to the mat! Maya covers up and Fweigo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vim Fweigo!
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