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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Itamar Colaiuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colaiuta comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Battery . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Trent Victor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Itamar Colaiuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Victor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colaiuta rushes Victor and presses him up against the cage.
Colaiuta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Colaiuta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colaiuta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Victor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Colaiuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Victor, into his guard.
Colaiuta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Colaiuta is in close to Victor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colaiuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Victor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Colaiuta!
Victor throws a wild left hand from mount and Colaiuta manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Colaiuta is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor wants to control but Colaiuta is keeping him busy.
Victor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Colaiuta wants to improve his position but Victor is controlling well.
Colaiuta trying to hold on to Victor's head to control him but Victor postures up.
Victor wants to take a breather but Colaiuta is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Colaiuta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Victor's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Victor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colaiuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Colaiuta is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Victor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Colaiuta is looking to defend but Victor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Colaiuta! Victor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Colaiuta taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trent Victor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatoy Gnung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gnung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Why Can't We Be Friends? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hatoy Gnung!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gnung is letting Thomas control him for a moment.
Gnung is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thomas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thomas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gnung is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thomas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Thomas working Gnung over with strikes here.
Thomas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gnung has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gnung is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas blocks Gnung's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gnung has left one of his arms exposed and Thomas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gnung screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinton Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by My uncle shoots heroin. John Zombie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Zombie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombie.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombie.
Zombie tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Zombie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zombie somewhat.
No joy there for Zombie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power feints and as Zombie raises his hands in defense, Power changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zombie has his feet on Power's thighs here. He's pushed Power off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Power screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Zombie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Maicon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachariah Jabari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Run this town. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Maicon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zachariah Jabari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Douglas Maicon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maicon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jabari to score with a decent uppercut.
Jabari cracks Maicon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jabari misses with an uppercut.
Jabari misses with a wild combination.
Jabari throws a hook but Maicon avoids it easily.
Maicon closes the distance and clinches.
Jabari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maicon 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.
Maicon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabari wants to sweep here but Maicon controlling him for the moment.
Maicon stays in close to Jabari's body and controls the position.
Jabari controls Maicon momentarily but Maicon frees himself.
Maicon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maicon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maicon passes Jabari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maicon is controlling the pace.
Jabari is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maicon wants to free his trapped foot but Jabari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Maicon seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Douglas Maicon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maicon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jabari.
Zachariah Jabari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Jabari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jabari swats away the attempt to clinch by Maicon.
Jabari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maicon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maicon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maicon gets to his feet. Jabari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maicon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maicon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Maicon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Jabari misses.
Jabari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Maicon with that takedown attempt.
Jabari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maicon.
Maicon slips a jab from Jabari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maicon gets a takedown into half guard.
Maicon is pressing down on Jabari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabari is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabari is trying to get back to full guard.
Maicon is working for a submission of some sort.
Maicon throwing shots but Jabari is blocking nicely.
Jabari trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Maicon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two 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.
Maicon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maicon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jabari is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Maicon avoids the attempt from Jabari to control.
Maicon controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabari working to try and regain half guard.
Jabari wants to hold on but Maicon pushes him away.
Maicon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jabari is desperately trying to improve his position but Maicon has a good base and remains in mount.
Maicon controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jabari is looking to get to half guard.
Maicon misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maicon controlling the position easily from mount.
Maicon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Maicon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jabari throws a hook to the side of Maicon's head but Maicon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jabari tests Maicon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jabari misses with a looping left.
Maicon shoots in and bounces Jabari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maicon 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.
Jabari looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabari, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maicon 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.
Jabari 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.
Maicon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maicon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jabari wants to sweep here but Maicon controlling him for the moment.
Maicon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maicon'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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Douglas Maicon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jabari misses with a series of wild punches.
Maicon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jabari is fending him off so far but Maicon persists. Nope, Jabari circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabari throws out a loose jab but Maicon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maicon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maicon showed some decent athleticism there.
Jabari wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maicon uses his free foot to push down on Jabari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jabari.
Jabari tries to lock up and control but Maicon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jabari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maicon gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jabari throws a right and a left that Maicon avoids nicely.
Maicon gets the takedown into side control.
Maicon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jabari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maicon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maicon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zachariah Jabari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jabari is trying to improve his position.
Douglas Maicon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maicon decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Maicon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maicon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Maicon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blyer suckers Gunnarsson into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Blyer is now in Gunnarsson's guard!
Blyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gunnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blyer's waist but Blyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunnarsson off to one side.
Rocky Blyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks gassed!
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Markus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyer tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnarsson loses concentration momentarily and Blyer pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Gunnarsson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Blyer finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Blyer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watts.
Watts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Watts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watts pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts prevents Savage from improving his position.
Savage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Watts thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Watts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savage gets back to full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
Watts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Watts is proving a slippery customer.
Watts preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savage's guard.
Watts throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage stops Watts from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Savage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watts checks a leg kick nicely.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Watts circles away.
Watts has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Savage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Watts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watts tries to get out of the position.
Watts tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Watts is trying to improve his position.
Watts tries to escape but Savage is in control.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watts, who protects the arm well.
Savage working the head with strikes.
Savage working the ground and pound.
Watts is trying to buck Savage off.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savage asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Watts is trying to improve his position.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Watts tries to escape but Savage is in control.
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watts, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Savage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Watts feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Watts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watts preventing the sweep.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watts is aware though and is defending well.
Watts wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Watts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watts manages to get himself to full guard.
Watts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watts wants to stand but Savage is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Watts.
Watts wriggles free and stands up.
Watts scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watts is landing with some decent strikes but Savage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savage is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage has control of Watts's left arm, preventing Watts from doing any damage.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Watts wants to get back to his feet.
Watts taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.
Watts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Watts trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage working the ground and pound effectively.
Watts squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Savage lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Watts hang on?
Watts is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Savage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Watts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Savage raining down shots from the mount!
Watts takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Savage working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts taking shots to the head.
Savage won't let Watts get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Savage landing strikes from the mount.
Watts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savage breaks from Watts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage raining down shots from the mount!
Savage scoring with strikes but Watts is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage scoring with strikes but Watts is staying in there.
Watts is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watts counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Savage has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Watts. Oh but Savage has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Watts goes limp - he's gone! Savage jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luscious Canonfodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Taua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taua is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Semaphore. Ricardo Taua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luscious Canonfodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardo Taua!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canonfodder moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Canonfodder misses the target.
Canonfodder tries to clinch up.
Taua looks to land a combination but Canonfodder avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Canonfodder.
Taua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taua wants it to stay on the feet.
Canonfodder clinches up with Taua and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canonfodder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Canonfodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canonfodder misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canonfodder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taua throws out the jab.
Canonfodder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taua's head backwards.
Canonfodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taua has his takedown stuffed
and Canonfodder decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taua's guard.
Canonfodder trying to control but Taua is working from the bottom.
Taua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taua avoids the attempt from Canonfodder to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taua is looking to advance position but Canonfodder won't allow it.
Taua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Canonfodder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taua is looking to stall here but Canonfodder recovers full guard.
Canonfodder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taua postures up in Canonfodder's guard and throws a big left but Canonfodder blocks it.
Canonfodder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canonfodder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taua wants to pass the guard but Canonfodder is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taua throws the left hand but Canonfodder avoids the punch easily.
Canonfodder clinches up with Taua and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Taua misses with a punch to the body.
Taua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Canonfodder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luscious Canonfodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Taua.
Canonfodder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Canonfodder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Canonfodder won't allow Taua to sweep him here.
Canonfodder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luscious Canonfodder 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.
Taua misses with a double jab
and Canonfodder counters by moving into the clinch.
Canonfodder wants to get back to striking at distance but Taua won't allow it.
Canonfodder is trying to break the clinch but Taua is controlling him.
Canonfodder breaks the clinch.
Luscious Canonfodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canonfodder misses with a looping right.
Taua throws the left hand but Canonfodder avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taua lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taua creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canonfodder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Taua crashes against the mat.
Canonfodder tries to buck Taua off but Taua is having none of it.
Canonfodder wants to control but Taua postures up.
Canonfodder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taua on the ground.
Canonfodder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Canonfodder prevents Taua from improving position.
Taua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes 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.
Taua misses with the body kick
and Canonfodder counters with a body kick that stops Taua in his tracks momentarily.
Taua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canonfodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricardo Taua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canonfodder lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taua takes a step back to recover.
Taua clinches but Canonfodder breaks the clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a nice leg kick.
Canonfodder takes a swing at Taua's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder pushes Taua up against the cage in a clinch.
Taua fails to pull guard.
Taua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Canonfodder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canonfodder.
Canonfodder connects with the punch.
Canonfodder missing with a left hand there. Taua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canonfodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canonfodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canonfodder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Canonfodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Canonfodder counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taua checks a leg kick.
Taua darts in trying to clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luscious Canonfodder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Canonfodder motions for Taua to come forward. Canonfodder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Canonfodder.
Nice takedown defense from Taua. No joy for Canonfodder on that attempt.
Taua tries to clinch up
and Canonfodder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canonfodder is trying to force a seperation but Taua has the dominant position.
Canonfodder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taua wants the takedown. Canonfodder is fighting it off but Taua persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Canonfodder's guard against the cage.
Taua pushing down on Canonfodder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canonfodder tries to get to full guard but Taua has control of the leg.
Taua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taua passes the guard and advances to mount!
Taua goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Canonfodder turns into him and now he's in Taua's guard.
Canonfodder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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.
Taua wants to sweep but no luck.
Taua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canonfodder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taua looking for a guillotine here but Canonfodder defends easily.
Canonfodder stands and throws Taua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder decides to stand back up. Canonfodder steps back and let's Taua get back to his feet.
Canonfodder swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Taua misses.
Taua takes a swing at Canonfodder's ribcage but misses.
Taua tries to clinch
enabling Canonfodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Taua misses with a combination
and Canonfodder counters with an outside leg kick.
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.
Canonfodder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taua's head.
Canonfodder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Taua gets back to half guard.
Canonfodder postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Taua to stand up.
Taua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canonfodder.
Luscious Canonfodder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canonfodder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricardo Taua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Canonfodder in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luscious Canonfodder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canonfodder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luscious Canonfodder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damir Klobucar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James J Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klobucar comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West-Stronger. James J Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damir Klobucar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James J Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Klobucar on that attempt.
Klobucar tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Klobucar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Klobucar 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.
Jones pulls Klobucar in close to prevent any damage.
Klobucar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klobucar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klobucar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Klobucar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klobucar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klobucar, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klobucar has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Klobucar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klobucar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klobucar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Klobucar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Klobucar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Klobucar circles away.
Klobucar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Klobucar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klobucar is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Klobucar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones advances position into side control!
Klobucar is not content to let Jones control the position.
Klobucar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klobucar taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones wants to control but Klobucar is keeping him busy.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klobucar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Klobucar manages to get back to half guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Klobucar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klobucar.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James J Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Klobucar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Klobucar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klobucar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klobucar preventing the sweep.
Klobucar drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Klobucar off! Klobucar jumps back into Jones's guard.
Klobucar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Klobucar looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klobucar keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to control from the top but Klobucar keeps moving.
Damir Klobucar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klobucar has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones wants to control from the top but Klobucar keeps moving.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klobucar is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Klobucar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klobucar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Klobucar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klobucar is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on Klobucar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klobucar is holding on for now.
Jones wants to take a breather but Klobucar is having none of it.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Klobucar controls his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klobucar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klobucar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones wants to control but Klobucar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Klobucar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klobucar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klobucar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Klobucar steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Klobucar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damir Klobucar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Angel Soto enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Soto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamashita.
Yamashita misses with a looping right.
Yamashita stuffs the takedown.
Yamashita misses the shot to the body.
Soto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soto closes the distance and clinches up with Yamashita, looking for a takedown. Soto pushes Yamashita against the cage but Yamashita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita misses with the combination.
Yamashita has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yamashita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamashita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soto moves away.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Soto moves out of range.
Nice shot by Yamashita.
Yamashita throws a jab but it's blocked by Soto.
Yamashita misses with a straight left.
Yamashita throws the left hand but Soto avoids the punch easily.
Yamashita scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamashita.
Tadashi Yamashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamashita throws a hook to the side of Soto's head but Soto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamashita.
Yamashita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soto.
Yamashita scores with a punch to the head.
Yamashita misses with a wild body shot.
Yamashita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamashita was well out of range. Poor timing from Soto.
Soto throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamashita.
Yamashita connects with a jab.
Yamashita falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yamashita misses its intended target.
Yamashita displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soto.
Tadashi Yamashita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Soto.
Yamashita keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamashita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soto moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita lands a right hook to the body.
Soto misses with a two punch combination.
Yamashita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamashita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soto.
Yamashita misses with a wild body shot.
Tadashi Yamashita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soto lands with a shot to the body.
Soto scores with a jab.
Soto tries to clinch but Yamashita is having none of it.
Yamashita misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Yamashita as Soto shoots in.
Soto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soto moves out of range as Yamashita strikes.
Yamashita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Soto is just out of range.
Yamashita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamashita misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto moves into the clinch.
Yamashita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamashita smiles and moves away.
Yamashita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamashita throws a lazy right hand but Soto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamashita misses with a combination
and Soto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soto.
Soto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamashita backwards.
Yamashita breaks the clinch.
Soto fails with a takedown attempt.
Yamashita throws a hook but Soto avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Yamashita misses its intended target.
Soto misses with a few strikes there.
Yamashita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita misses with a hook. Soto ducked under it nicely.
Soto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yamashita's waist but Yamashita gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soto off to one side.
Yamashita stuffs the takedown.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamashita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamashita as he avoids it easily.
Yamashita throws a shot from downtown. Soto moves away and avoids it.
Yamashita thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamashita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Yamashita from controlling successfully.
Soto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto is controlling Yamashita's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadashi Yamashita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Yamashita misses.
Yamashita throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Soto to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamashita misses with a series of wild punches.
Soto moves away from the strike by Yamashita.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamashita. That snapped Soto's head back.
Soto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamashita.
Yamashita lands a slapping body shot.
Yamashita throws out a loose jab but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yamashita misses its intended target.
Yamashita misses with a combination
and Soto counters with a left to the body.
Yamashita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto slips a straight right by Yamashita.
Good shot there by Yamashita.
Soto walks into a stiff left hand from Yamashita.
Yamashita scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamashita.
Yamashita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamashita misses with a hook to the body
and Soto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamashita takes a swing at Soto's ribcage but misses.
Yamashita misses with a hook. Soto ducked under it nicely.
Yamashita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamashita throws a combination that misses
and Soto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto wants to control but Yamashita is keeping him busy.
Soto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamashita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamashita is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soto prevents Yamashita from standing back up.
Soto works his way into full mount!
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita wants to control but Soto is having none of it.
Yamashita regains half guard.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet.
Yamashita is looking to improve his position.
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.
Yamashita won't allow Soto to pass to mount.
Yamashita wants to control but Soto is keeping busy.
Yamashita tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg.
Soto prevents Yamashita from standing back up.
Soto wants to take a breather but Yamashita is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tadashi Yamashita will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yamashita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Yamashita misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Yamashita. No joy for Soto on that attempt.
Soto needs to keep his hands up - Yamashita had a free shot at his head there.
Tadashi Yamashita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Soto moves out of range.
Yamashita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamashita misses with an uppercut. Soto saw that one coming.
Soto slips under a jab.
Soto slips a jab from Yamashita.
Yamashita misses with a combination
and Soto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soto cracks Yamashita with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soto staying out of range there.
Soto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamashita misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamashita misses the target.
Soto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita has his feet on Soto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Soto moves out of range as Yamashita strikes.
Yamashita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soto throws a series of strikes that have Yamashita backpedaling.
Soto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamashita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamashita misses with a straight right.
Yamashita throws a hook to the side of Soto's head but Soto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soto moves away from the strike by Yamashita.
Soto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamashita circles away.
Soto moves into the clinch.
Yamashita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamashita walks away with a smile on his face. Soto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tadashi Yamashita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Soto.
Yamashita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamashita takes a swing at Soto's ribcage but misses.
Yamashita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tadashi Yamashita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita misses the shot to the body.
Yamashita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamashita throws a hook but Soto avoids it easily.
Tadashi Yamashita is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamashita throws a right and a left that Soto avoids nicely.
Yamashita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soto counters with a nice body shot.
Soto slips a straight right by Yamashita.
Soto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamashita throws a series of punches but Soto avoids them all with ease.
Yamashita cracks Soto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamashita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamashita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soto slips under a jab from Yamashita.
Yamashita throws out a loose jab but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamashita looks to land a right hand but Soto moved out of range.
Yamashita misses with the combination.
Angel Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita throws a big shot that misses.
Yamashita throws a series of punches but Soto moves out of range.
Soto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamashita scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yamashita throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soto slips a jab from Yamashita.
Yamashita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soto.
Soto dodges the punch combination from Yamashita.
Soto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamashita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soto somewhat.
Soto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yamashita throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soto walks into a jab.
Yamashita misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita slaps away a takedown attempt from Soto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yamashita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soto.
Soto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamashita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamashita misses with a jab to the body
and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamashita tries to bum rush Soto with a series of wild strikes but Soto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamashita misses with a body shot.
Yamashita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamashita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soto.
Nice sprawl there from Yamashita as Soto shoots in.
Yamashita connects with a crisp jab.
Yamashita fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Tadashi Yamashita.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamashita, 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Yamashita!
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