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Monday Night Armageddon 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray McCool 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray McCool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angus McDougall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDougall sprawls well. McDougall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCool gets slowly back to his feet.
McCool decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDougall looking for submissions off his back.
McDougall blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCool.
McCool knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDougall on the ground.
McDougall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McCool wants to pass the guard but McDougall is keeping the position.
McCool has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCool working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCool in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDougall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCool is pushing down on McDougall's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDougall is fighting to maintain full guard but McCool has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCool wants to free his trapped foot but McDougall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDougall manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCool.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCool.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray McCool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCool is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from McDougall. No joy for McCool on that attempt.
McDougall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Ray McCool has been cut.
McDougall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCool's guard.
McDougall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCool is keeping the position for now.
McCool keeping moving, preventing McDougall from controlling successfully.
McDougall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCool tries to buck McDougall off but McDougall is having none of it.
McDougall trying to control the action but McCool is working from the bottom.
McCool tries to bench press McDougall off him but McDougall keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall is looking to take a break and control but McCool is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDougall scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDougall!
McDougall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDougall showed some decent athleticism there.
McDougall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCool does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDougall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCool!
McDougall looking to control but McCool is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDougall gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McDougall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCool sprawls well initially but McDougall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDougall wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCool keeps working.
McCool on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCool tries to get out of the position.
McCool wants to improve his position but McDougall is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCool!
McDougall wants to control the pace but McCool is squirming around nicely.
McDougall is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! McDougall extends the arm and McCool is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angus McDougall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sverker Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uggla has chosen Edvard Grieg - In the hall of the mountain king as his entrance music. 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sverker Uggla!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uggla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uggla showed some decent athleticism there.
Uggla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lilke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lilke wants to get back to his feet.
Uggla throwing shots but Lilke is blocking nicely.
Lilke wants to control but Uggla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lilke pushes Uggla off looking to stand but Uggla dives back in and keeps control.
Uggla is nestled in close to Lilke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lilke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lilke tries to get out of the position.
Uggla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lilke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lilke is looking to escape.
Uggla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lilke is looking to escape.
Lilke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uggla on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uggla content to control rather than advance.
Uggla stops Lilke from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Uggla there.
Lilke is looking to improve his position.
Uggla is pressing down on Lilke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lilke is holding on for now.
Uggla thows a huge punch but Lilke dodges it nicely.
Lilke wants to get back to his feet.
Lilke trying to control here.
Lilke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uggla trying to pass the guard but Lilke defending well.
Lilke is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lilke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lilke throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uggla.
A combination from Lilke does no damage.
Lilke throws a right and a left that Uggla avoids nicely.
Uggla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lilke.
Lilke throws a right hand that Uggla ducks under and follows up with a left that Uggla also avoids with ease.
Lilke misses with a two punch combination.
Lilke fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lilke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph Lilke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uggla shoots in for a double leg but Lilke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uggla gets to his feet - Lilke follows without any prompting.
Lilke tries to bum rush Uggla with a series of wild strikes but Uggla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lilke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lilke looks to land a combination but Uggla avoids it well.
Lilke stuffs the takedown.
Joseph Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sverker Uggla.
Lilke misses with a wild combination.
Lilke is breathing heavily.
Uggla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uggla lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uggla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lilke's head.
Lilke looking for a sweep. Not yet Lilke, not yet.
Lilke is working an open guard so Uggla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lilke throws a nice looking combination but Uggla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uggla rushes Lilke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lilke can't break the clinch.
Uggla prevents Lilke from breaking the clinch.
Lilke breaks from the clinch.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lilke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uggla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lilke avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sverker Uggla dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lilke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lilke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sverker Uggla has been cut.
Lilke fails to land with a series of punches.
Uggla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lilke.
No joy there for Lilke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Lilke does no damage.
Uggla looks for a takedown but Lilke sprawls well.
Lilke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uggla backs up against the cage.
Uggla is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lilke tries to bum rush Uggla with a series of wild strikes but Uggla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lilke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uggla.
A big right from Lilke misses.
Lilke misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uggla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uggla throwing strikes but missing.
Uggla won't allow Lilke to get back to his feet.
Uggla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uggla stops Lilke from standing up.
Uggla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lilke misses with the combination.
Lilke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lilke lands with a nice combination. Uggla backs away looking to recover.
Lilke misses with a two punch combination.
Uggla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lilke is fending him off so far but Uggla persists. Nope, Lilke circles away and we're back to standing.
Uggla slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Uggla closes the distance and clinches.
Lilke can't break the clinch.
Uggla manages to break the clinch.
Lilke misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Lilke misses.
Uggla scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Uggla scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lilke?
The referee warns Lilke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Lilke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lilke wants to control but Uggla is having none of it.
Lilke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uggla looking to control but Lilke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lilke is looking to get to half guard.
Sverker Uggla has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Lilke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uggla cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Uggla has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uggla has hold of Lilke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lilke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Uggla looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Uggla connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uggla looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilke wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lilke tries to reverse the position but Uggla maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sverker Uggla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sverker Uggla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lilke swinging wildly here.
No luck for Uggla with that takedown attempt.
Uggla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lilke.
Lilke tries to move into range but Uggla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uggla misses with a takedown attempt - Lilke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uggla slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Uggla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt.
Joseph Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sverker Uggla.
Lilke misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Lilke.
Lilke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uggla pushes Lilke up against the cage in a clinch.
Uggla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lilke regains guard immediately.
Lilke wants to get back to his feet but Uggla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lilke keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
Uggla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lilke wants to stand but Uggla is controlling the position.
Uggla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uggla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uggla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lilke misses with a wild combination.
Lilke throws a series of punches but Uggla moves out of range.
Lilke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uggla slips a jab and a cross from Lilke.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lilke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Uggla is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lilke has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Uggla prevents Lilke from getting the reversal.
Lilke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lilke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lilke is bucking up trying to escape but Uggla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lilke throwing hammer fists to the chest of Uggla. What's that going to do exactly?
Uggla with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke really wants to buck Uggla off and get back to his feet.
Lilke taking shots to the head.
Uggla landing punches.
Uggla looking to control but Lilke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Uggla.
Uggla working Lilke over with strikes here.
Uggla avoids the attempt from Lilke to control.
Uggla fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Uggla cracks Lilke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sverker Uggla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uggla putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joseph Lilke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uggla controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sverker Uggla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uggla winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sverker Uggla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen all i do is win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mana Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terrell Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Silva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Silva tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Silva's hands.
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Silva. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Johnson tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva regains half guard, as Johnson was trying to land strikes.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Terrell Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Silva!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Silva postures up.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Mana Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Terrell Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Johnson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Mana Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petr Hrdlica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Hrdlica 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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Petr Hrdlica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seamus McMahon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrdlica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hrdlica throws out a loose jab but McMahon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMahon fails to land with a series of punches.
Hrdlica clinches up with McMahon and pushes him back against the cage.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
McMahon landing knees to the body.
McMahon looking to throw knees to the head but Hrdlica is blocking nicely.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
McMahon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hrdlica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMahon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hrdlica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hrdlica cracks a nice hook into McMahon's ribs.
Hrdlica drives through and clinches with McMahon against the cage.
Hrdlica with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hrdlica looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from McMahon.
McMahon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hrdlica avoids it.
Hrdlica blocking some punches.
McMahon tries to land a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
Hrdlica prevents a body shot from McMahon.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, McMahon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hrdlica's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
McMahon clinches.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
Hrdlica prevents a body shot from McMahon.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
McMahon with a knee to the head.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMahon. Hrdlica does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMahon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hrdlica looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMahon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMahon breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but McMahon is having none of it.
McMahon moves into the clinch.
McMahon tries a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks it.
Hrdlica unloads a knee to the mid-section. McMahon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMahon lands with a right to the head.
Hrdlica displaying some good clinch control by pressing McMahon up against the cage.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon blocks an elbow strike.
Hrdlica is trying to break the clinch but McMahon is controlling him.
Hrdlica keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McMahon's efforts to push away.
Hrdlica is struggling to control the position.
McMahon throws a knee to the head but misses.
McMahon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hrdlica is trying to maintain a safe position but McMahon gets an underhook and turns Hrdlica into the cage.
Hrdlica is breathing heavily.
McMahon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hrdlica.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
McMahon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMahon misses with a body punch.
Hrdlica dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon lands a knee to the head.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
Hrdlica controlling the action here for a moment.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica crunches a lovely knee into McMahon's ribcage.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMahon gets a clinch.
Hrdlica tries to circle away but McMahon has him pinned against the cage.
McMahon throws a head punch that misses.
McMahon misses with a knee to the head.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McMahon as Hrdlica tries to tie him up.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon stalls.
The crowd are getting on McMahon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McMahon tries to work over Hrdlica's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hrdlica prevents McMahon from breaking the clinch.
Hrdlica lands a knee to the body.
Hrdlica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica misses with a body kick.
McMahon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrdlica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Hrdlica avoids them all with ease.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt
and McMahon counters by moving into the clinch.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries a knee to the head but McMahon blocks it.
McMahon pushes Hrdlica back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrdlica breaks the clinch.
Hrdlica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hrdlica ducks under a wild hook from McMahon.
McMahon swings for the body but Hrdlica moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus McMahon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hrdlica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hrdlica takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hrdlica throws a jab but it's blocked by McMahon.
McMahon moves out of range of the body kick from Hrdlica.
McMahon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hrdlica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hrdlica rushes McMahon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMahon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMahon works on Hrdlica's body with a couple of short punches.
Hrdlica working McMahon over with knees to the body.
McMahon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
McMahon misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
McMahon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMahon misses with a series of wild punches.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Hrdlica to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMahon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMahon darts in and clinches Hrdlica up against the cage.
Hrdlica trying to stall but McMahon improves his position.
McMahon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hrdlica won't allow it.
Hrdlica tries to circle away but McMahon has him pinned against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
Hrdlica leaning against his opponent.
Hrdlica takes a knee right on the jaw!
A hook to the body from McMahon.
Hrdlica wants to break free but McMahon has control.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hrdlica clinches with his opponent.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
McMahon wants to stall.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
McMahon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hrdlica circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon jabs at Hrdlica's body.
McMahon tries to clinch up.
Hrdlica is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Hrdlica falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon counters with a left to the body.
Hrdlica misses with a body kick.
McMahon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMahon tries to clinch up.
McMahon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hrdlica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMahon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hrdlica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Hrdlica avoids them all with ease.
McMahon misses with a body shot.
Hrdlica takes the fight into the clinch.
Hrdlica looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by McMahon.
McMahon with a knee to the head.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
McMahon tries to break free but Hrdlica pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
Hrdlica is looking to break free of the clinch but McMahon has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
Hrdlica takes a knee right on the jaw!
McMahon tries to throw a body punch but Hrdlica avoids it by throwing McMahon back against the cage.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
Hrdlica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMahon.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hrdlica has had enough of the clinch but McMahon keeps him there for the moment.
McMahon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMahon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hrdlicas head.
Hrdlica blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hrdlica lands a damaging elbow.
Hrdlica has McMahon pressed against the cage, preventing McMahon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hrdlica tries to clinch
and McMahon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hrdlica manages to avoid it.
Petr Hrdlica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hrdlica tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMahon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hrdlica somewhat.
McMahon tries to clinch but Hrdlica is having none of it.
McMahon wants to clinch
and Hrdlica counters by clinching up.
Hrdlica wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
Hrdlica tries to stall but McMahon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McMahon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrdlica backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus McMahon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McMahon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hrdlica looks for a takedown but McMahon sprawls well.
Hrdlica tries to clinch up
and McMahon moves into the clinch.
Hrdlica on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMahon manages to break the clinch.
Hrdlica is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Hrdlica tries to land a leg kick but McMahon saw it coming and moves away.
Hrdlica circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hrdlica counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrdlica lands a glancing blow to the side of McMahon's head.
McMahon instigates a clinch.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMahon misses with the head strike.
McMahon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
McMahon digs a right hand underneath Hrdlica's ribcage. Hrdlica let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMahon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hrdlica.
McMahon tries to land a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks with his arms.
Hrdlica lands an elbow inside that McMahon shrugs off.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hrdlica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrdlica wants to clinch up but McMahon keeps it at a distance.
McMahon swats away the attempt to clinch by Hrdlica.
Hrdlica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hrdlica looks to clinch
and McMahon moves into the clinch.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
Hrdlica tries to circle away but McMahon has him pinned against the cage.
McMahon digs a right hand into Hrdlica's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hrdlica's gas tank.
McMahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hrdlica tries to clinch
and McMahon counters with a series of strikes. Hrdlica will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hrdlica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McMahon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica misses with a hook.
McMahon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMahon throws a series of strikes that have Hrdlica backpedaling.
McMahon wants to clinch
and Hrdlica counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McMahon lands a nice knee to the body.
Hrdlica missing with knees to the body.
McMahon misses with a knee strike.
Hrdlica is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMahon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hrdlica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMahon.
Seamus McMahon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMahon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McMahon controlling the action here for a moment.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
Hrdlica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McMahon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon scores with a shot to the side of Hrdlica's head.
McMahon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMahon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hrdlica backwards.
McMahon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hrdlica unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMahon tries a knee to the head but Hrdlica blocks it.
McMahon managing to block the knees to the body from Hrdlica.
McMahon avoiding damage as Hrdlica throws knees to the body.
McMahon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hrdlica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMahon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hrdlica's elbow.
Hrdlica is pushing McMahon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McMahon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMahon gets through Hrdlica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McMahon scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMahon slows down the pace here.
McMahon tries to break free but Hrdlica pushes him back against the cage.
McMahon stalling in the clinch.
McMahon working Hrdlica over with knees to the body.
Petr Hrdlica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hrdlica tries to land knees in the clinch but McMahon avoids the damage to the body.
McMahon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hrdlica taking a breather.
Hrdlica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMahon avoids it.
McMahon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMahon scores with a hook to the body.
Hrdlica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMahon is defending well for now.
Hrdlica wants to stall.
McMahon prevents Hrdlica from breaking the clinch.
McMahon breaks from the clinch.
McMahon drives through and clinches with Hrdlica against the cage.
Hrdlica trying to land knees to the body.
McMahon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMahon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hrdlica swats away the attempt to clinch by McMahon.
Hrdlica misses with a double jab
and McMahon counters with a left and a right that stings Hrdlica.
Seamus McMahon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hrdlica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus McMahon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMahon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus McMahon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coraje Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coraje Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rage napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rage struggling a bit here.
Rage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rage dodges the ground and pound from White.
White goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in White's guard! Nice work there by Rage!
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White stops Rage from standing up.
Rage pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rage sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White passes to side control.
White wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.
White throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
White trying to control the position but Rage is working away.
Rage tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
White cracks Rage with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rage stops White from passing to mount.
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rage to his feet.
Rage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rage tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rage to the ground. Rage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Rage scores with a takedown into White's guard.
Rage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rage uses it to pass to side control.
Rage has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rage counters with a takedown into side control.
White looks gassed!
Rage has hold of White's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! White tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rage cranks the arm and White screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from White, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Coraje Rage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neil's entrance music is eye of the tiger. A fine choice. Patrick O Neil looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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22
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by O Neil or perhaps it was just good defense by Skorski which made him look bad.
Skorski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skorski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Neil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skorski wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Neil keeps working.
Skorski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... O Neil is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Skorski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abel Bloodgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodson has chosen The fire burns by killswitch engage as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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179 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Bloodgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Therman Goodson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodson throws a series of punches but Bloodgood avoids them all with ease.
Bloodgood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bloodgood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bloodgood lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodgood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodson looks gassed!
Bloodgood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goodson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bloodgood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goodson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodson is trying to stand back up but Bloodgood is controlling him
Goodson wants to control but Bloodgood is keeping busy.
Goodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodson actively working from the bottom here.
Goodson wants to control but Bloodgood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bloodgood working over Goodson with some ground and pound. Goodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goodson trying to control but Bloodgood postures up.
Bloodgood trying to control from half guard but Goodson is working away.
Bloodgood working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood stops Goodson from getting back to his feet.
Bloodgood works his way into side control.
Bloodgood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bloodgood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bloodgood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bloodgood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bloodgood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goodson manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodson wants to get back to his feet.
Goodson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bloodgood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bloodgood is working for a submission of some sort.
Bloodgood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bloodgood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bloodgood prevents Goodson from improving his position.
Bloodgood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodgood wants to control but Goodson is keeping him busy.
Bloodgood works his way into side control.
Bloodgood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goodson struggling a bit here.
Bloodgood prevents Goodson from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodson tries to bench press Bloodgood off him but Bloodgood keeps the position.
Goodson manages to get back to half guard.
Bloodgood working the head and body with strikes.
Bloodgood 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.
Goodson is looking to improve his position.
Bloodgood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bloodgood lands a nice short elbow.
Goodson is looking to escape.
Bloodgood works his way into full mount!
Goodson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bloodgood unloading with bombs!
Bloodgood breaks from Goodson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bloodgood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodson is trying to stand up.
Goodson is working to get back to half guard.
Bloodgood is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Bloodgood dominated that 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.
Bloodgood looks to land a combination but Goodson avoids it well.
Bloodgood throws a right and a left that Goodson avoids nicely.
Bloodgood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodgood.
Some wild striking there from Goodson.
Bloodgood gets a takedown into half guard.
Bloodgood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bloodgood 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.
Goodson trying to hold on to Bloodgood's head to control him but Bloodgood postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloodgood working Goodson over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodgood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bloodgood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bloodgood has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goodson defend it? Bloodgood steps over the head and cranks it - Goodson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bloodgood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abel Bloodgood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McCreey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulle Slapajo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy McCreey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eulle Slapajo's chin.
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25
191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy McCreey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eulle Slapajo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCreey is looking to clinch but Slapajo is avoiding it.
McCreey throws a hook but Slapajo blocks it.
Good shot there by McCreey.
It looks like Eulle Slapajo has been cut.
Slapajo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCreey.
A swing and a miss from McCreey.
Slapajo works over McCreey's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paddy McCreey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCreey tries to clinch up but Slapajo circles away and keeps his distance.
Slapajo looks to score with a jab to the body but McCreey is just out of range.
Slapajo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCreey misses with a straight left.
McCreey is looking to clinch.
McCreey tries to close the distance and clinch but Slapajo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCreey takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McCreey wants to clinch.
McCreey wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapajo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCreey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy McCreey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eulle Slapajo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slapajo keeps the fight on the outside.
Slapajo thows a body shot but no joy.
Slapajo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCreey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slapajo.
McCreey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCreey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapajo slips a straight right by McCreey.
Jab by Slapajo.
McCreey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCreey clinches but Slapajo breaks the clinch
and Slapajo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCreey tries to clinch but Slapajo moves away
and Slapajo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slapajo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCreey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Slapajo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCreey thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCreey throws an overhand right that lands on Slapajo's shoulder, as Slapajo tries to avoid the shot.
McCreey wants to clinch
and Slapajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slapajo swings for the body but McCreey moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCreey missing with a left hand there. Slapajo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slapajo just misses with a punch to the body.
Slapajo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCreey was well out of range. Poor timing from Slapajo.
Slapajo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for McCreey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulle Slapajo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eulle Slapajo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCreey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCreey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slapajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slapajo misses with a body shot.
McCreey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slapajo.
Slapajo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCreey rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapajo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slapajo is rocked!
McCreey lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy McCreey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jerry cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cornelius comes to the cage accompanied by wheres me jumper. Hayabusa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm - Darude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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26
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, jerry cornelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaz Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cornelius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayabusa.
cornelius leaves Hayabusa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayabusa fails to land the takedown.
cornelius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Kaz Hayabusa has been cut.
cornelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayabusa moves away.
cornelius throws a series of strikes that have Hayabusa backpedaling.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
jerry cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Hayabusa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayabusa is defended easily by cornelius.
cornelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hayabusa. Hayabusa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
cornelius lands a really nice looking cross but Hayabusa seems unphased.
Hayabusa slips a jab from cornelius.
Hayabusa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayabusa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Hayabusa has gone for a leg lock! cornelius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hayabusa's guard.
cornelius wants to stand but Hayabusa is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cornelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing cornelius from controlling successfully.
cornelius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hayabusa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of cornelius, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
cornelius wants to sweep but no luck.
cornelius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayabusa on the ground.
Hayabusa stands up from cornelius's guard - Hayabusa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cornelius thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayabusa closes the distance and clinches up with cornelius, looking for a takedown. Hayabusa pushes cornelius against the cage but cornelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
cornelius throws a right and a left that Hayabusa avoids nicely.
cornelius scores with the left hand. Hayabusa knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayabusa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Hayabusa.
cornelius slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayabusa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches cornelius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayabusa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. cornelius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hayabusa looks gassed!
Hayabusa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayabusa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
cornelius is looking for a sweep.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, cornelius has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cornelius tries to escape but Hayabusa is in control.
Hayabusa decides to stand up, so the ref orders cornelius to his feet.
Hayabusa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for cornelius!
Hayabusa tries to control but cornelius wriggling away.
Hayabusa is looking to work his way around to cornelius's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hayabusa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from cornelius.
jerry cornelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
cornelius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayabusa on the side of the head.
Nice shot by cornelius.
cornelius scores with a nice strike.
cornelius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hayabusa. Hayabusa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but cornelius sprawls well. He's pushed Hayabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
cornelius dips to his left and cracks Hayabusa with an uppercut!
Hayabusa tries to score a power double leg takedown but cornelius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayabusa somewhat.
Hayabusa staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
cornelius throws a series of strikes that have Hayabusa backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayabusa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from cornelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jerry cornelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Hayabusa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hayabusa misses with a double jab.
Hayabusa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
cornelius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
cornelius leaves Hayabusa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says cornelius as he avoids it easily.
jerry cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Hayabusa.
cornelius throws a nice looking combination but Hayabusa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Hayabusa with that takedown attempt.
Hayabusa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with cornelius but cornelius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayabusa is trying hard to land a takedown here. cornelius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
cornelius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
cornelius throws a one two combo.
Kaz Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
cornelius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Kaz Hayabusa's cut even more.
cornelius thuds his right hand into Hayabusa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cornelius throws a one two combo.
Hayabusa shoots in for a double leg but cornelius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
cornelius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hayabusa fails with the takedown.
cornelius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
cornelius dips to his left and cracks Hayabusa with an uppercut!
Hayabusa tries to move into range but cornelius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
jerry cornelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayabusa dives in and grabs cornelius's left leg, looking for a takedown. cornelius pushes down on Hayabusa's head and hops out.
cornelius leaves Hayabusa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayabusa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by cornelius.
Hayabusa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hayabusa ducks right into an uppercut from cornelius.
Hayabusa slips under a jab.
cornelius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Danga de danga de dang - cornelius scores with a four punch combination!
cornelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa scores with a takedown into cornelius's guard.
Hayabusa is pushing down on cornelius's leg trying to pass to half guard. cornelius is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayabusa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayabusa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hayabusa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But cornelius has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from cornelius!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayabusa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
cornelius gets to his feet - Hayabusa follows without any prompting.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around cornelius's waist but cornelius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayabusa off to one side.
Hayabusa walks into a jab.
cornelius stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayabusa. Hayabusa gets slowly back to his feet.
cornelius throws a shot to the body.
jerry cornelius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
cornelius misses with a wild combination.
Hayabusa needs to keep his hands up - cornelius had a free shot at his head there.
Hayabusa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
cornelius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayabusa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Hayabusa with that takedown attempt.
A cross from cornelius lands.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
cornelius throws a right hand that Hayabusa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayabusa also avoids with ease.
Hayabusa misses with a double jab
and cornelius counters with a series of strikes. Hayabusa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from cornelius. No joy for Hayabusa on that attempt.
Hayabusa fails to land the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by cornelius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of cornelius.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but cornelius circles away easily
and cornelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayabusa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hayabusa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. cornelius was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayabusa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
cornelius wants to stand up but Hayabusa is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
cornelius keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jerry cornelius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaz Hayabusa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayabusa misses with a takedown
enabling cornelius to counter with a crisp jab.
cornelius lands a jab to the nose.
cornelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hayabusa's head backwards.
cornelius sizes up Hayabusa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
cornelius misses with an uppercut.
Hayabusa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
cornelius keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
cornelius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
cornelius digs a good body shot into Hayabusa's ribs.
Hayabusa has his takedown stuffed
letting cornelius counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from cornelius lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa shoots and misses
letting cornelius counter with a right hand.
jerry cornelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Hayabusa.
Hayabusa takes one to the chin there.
cornelius throws a right hand that Hayabusa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayabusa also avoids with ease.
Hayabusa shoots and misses
and cornelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayabusa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. cornelius did well to prevent Hayabusa getting side control.
cornelius is refusing to be controlled, as Hayabusa sits in half guard.
Hayabusa is trying to work for a kimura but cornelius is defending well.
Hayabusa is looking to stall here but cornelius recovers full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but cornelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
cornelius is looking for a triangle but Hayabusa pushes his legs off easily.
cornelius keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
cornelius stuffs the takedown.
Hayabusa slips a jab and a cross from cornelius.
Hayabusa thows a left - swing and a miss!
cornelius lands with an overhand left.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts cornelius as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for cornelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayabusa slips under a jab.
Hayabusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but cornelius circles away.
cornelius lands a nice shot that snaps Hayabusa's head back.
cornelius scores with a three punch combo!
Hayabusa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. cornelius sprawls well initially but Hayabusa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hayabusa trying to mount his opponent but cornelius defends it.
cornelius looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayabusa tries to pass to full mount but cornelius defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
cornelius wants to get back to full guard.
cornelius won't allow Hayabusa to pass to mount.
cornelius tries to kick Hayabusa off but Hayabusa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayabusa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayabusa trying to pass the guard but cornelius defending well.
Kaz Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and cornelius defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to jerry cornelius.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for cornelius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jerry cornelius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Hansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Brown!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown prevents Hansen from improving his position.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hansen is working away.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Brown is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown prevents Hansen from improving his position.
Hansen is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hansen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Hansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown looking to control.
Hansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hansen is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Hansen cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Hansen stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown is working an open guard so Hansen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Hansen wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Hansen moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hansen tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansen tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hansen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen tries to clinch up.
Hansen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Hansen misses with a combination
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen stalling the fight.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Hansen effectively controlling the action here.
Hansen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hansen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Leon Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hansen moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hansen.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hansen breaks from the clinch.
Hansen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown blocks a jab.
Hansen moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hansen.
Hansen scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Hansen pulls guard effortlessly.
Hansen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hansen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hansen moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
A body shot lands from Hansen.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
Hansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.
Hansen jumps guard.
Hansen pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Hansen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Hansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hansen with a nice head shot there.
Hansen scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Hansen lands with a cross.
Leon Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hansen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leon Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen pulls guard successfully.
Hansen wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Hansen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown won't allow Hansen to sweep him here.
Hansen is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown stops Hansen from standing up.
Hansen has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown stops Hansen from standing up.
Hansen pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hansen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hansen dives on top into guard.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Hansen distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Hansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hansen slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hansen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hansen with a couple of short strikes.
Hansen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hansen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hansen dominating with strikes here.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
Hansen scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
Brown flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hansen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hansen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Hansen shows good takedown defense.
Hansen lands the left hand.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Hansen misses the jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hansen tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Hansen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hansen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Hansen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hansen looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hansen lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is landing with some decent strikes but Brown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hansen with shots to the head and body - Brown looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Hansen.
Hansen lands a heavy elbow.
Hansen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Hansen.
Hansen punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hansen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hansen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hansen lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Hansen.
Hansen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Hansen thows a body shot but no joy.
Hansen closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hansen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Hansen passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hansen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hansen lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Hansen had his way with Mike Brown in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hansen throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hansen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hansen pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansen rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hansen.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
Hansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hansen scores with a hook to the body.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hansen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hansen gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hansen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Hansen is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Hansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Brown wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Hansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Hansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Hansen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hansen is aware though and is defending well.
Hansen passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hansen slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Hansen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hansen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hansen winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hansen is aware though and is defending well.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mike Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hansen landing with the ground and pound.
Leon Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hansen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:43
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Hansen!
Leon Hansen retains his light heavyweight title!
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