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BFC 87: Genesis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gert Johnnys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Masta Ace - Take a walk. Johnnys is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mountains of Might. Gert Johnnys has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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400 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gert Johnnys!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy motions for Johnnys to come forward. Boy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnnys tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnnys looks gassed!
Boy misses with the combination.
Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnnys, pushing him back against the cage.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnnys.
Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Boy has Johnnys pressed against the cage.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy gets through Johnnys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy tries to stall but Johnnys uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Johnnys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnnys avoids the damage to the body.
Johnnys takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnnys as Boy tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Boy.
Boy slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnnys.
Johnnys blocks a body shot from Boy.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Boy.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy wants to stall.
Johnnys managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy lands an uppercut.
Boy pushes Johnnys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Johnnys's ribcage.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnnys avoids the damage to the body.
Boy lands a shot to the body.
Boy is leaning against Johnnys and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnnys controls his hands.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnnys avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnnys is defending well for now.
Boy trying to control the position but instead, Johnnys has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boy into the cage.
Boy scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Boy.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnnys backwards.
Boy lands a body punch.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnnys with a knee to the head.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Boy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnnys misses with a knee strike.
Johnnys on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnnys misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Boy works on Johnnys's body with a couple of short punches.
Boy is pushing Johnnys up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy has Johnnys pressed against the cage.
Boy tries to stall but Johnnys uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnnys misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Johnnys avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy lands a nice uppercut.
Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boy lands a left hand.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy lands a body punch.
Johnnys blocks the elbow strike.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Johnnys.
Boy cracks Johnnys with a nice body shot.
Boy lands a nice elbow.
Johnnys being controlled against the cage.
Johnnys misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy cracks Johnnys with a nice body shot.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnnys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Johnnys managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy misses with an elbow over the top.
Boy avoiding damage as Johnnys throws knees to the body.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnnys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnnys prevents a body shot from Boy.
Boy lands a body shot.
Boy pushes Johnnys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnnys takes a shot to the head.
Boy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnnys takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnnys's elbow.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnnys with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boy.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Boy thumps Johnnys with a low kick.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnnys.
Boy tries to clinch but Johnnys moves out of range.
Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy throws a right and a left that Johnnys avoids nicely.
Johnnys checks a leg kick.
Boy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Johnnys swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnnys paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boy thows a body kick. Johnnys tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boy throws an elbow that misses.
Boy misses with an elbow strike.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Johnnys.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Boy cracks Johnnys with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
A hook to the body from Boy.
Big Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boy has Johnnys pressed against the cage.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnnys connects with a knee to the head.
Boy misses with an elbow strike.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnnys can do to turn this around?
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnnys avoids the damage to the body.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Johnnys trying to land knees to the body.
Boy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnnys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnnys misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Johnnys misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to stall.
Boy pushes Johnnys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnnys tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnnys being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boy.
Johnnys tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Johnnys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy has Johnnys pushed against the cage.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Johnnys blocks it.
Johnnys using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnnys misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Boy as the two fighters clinch.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy tries to work over Johnnys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy tries a body shot but Johnnys blocks it.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnnys managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Johnnys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Boy managing to block the knees to the body from Johnnys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnnys as Boy tries to tie him up.
Boy pushes Johnnys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Boy on the inside.
Boy digs a right hand underneath Johnnys's ribcage. Johnnys let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boy is working Johnnys over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Johnnys's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnnys trying to land knees to the body.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnnys backwards.
Johnnys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnnys takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnnys managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Johnnys dodges an elbow strike from Boy.
Johnnys trying to land knees to the body.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnnys avoids the damage to the body.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Boy.
Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnnys blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnnys gets an underhook and turns Boy into the cage.
Boy avoiding damage as Johnnys throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnnys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy misses with the combination.
Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnnys tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnnys tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnnys drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnnys throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boy is looking to slow Johnnys down with leg kicks.
Johnnys wants to clinch but Boy slips to the side
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnnys is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnnys avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnnys is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Johnnys avoids the head kick by Boy.
Johnnys seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a leg kick which misses Johnnys's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnnys tries to avoid it.
Boy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boy.
Johnnys is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy wants to clinch up but Johnnys keeps it at a distance.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Boy lands a big head kick that sends Johnnys tumbling to the mat! Boy takes a step backwards and waves Johnnys back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A slapping leg kick lands for Boy.
Boy tries to clinch but Johnnys is having none of it.
Johnnys closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boy counters with a nice leg kick.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnnys doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnnys blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Boy is looking to clinch.
Boy clinches up with Johnnys and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Johnnys misses with a knee to the head.
Johnnys's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnnys uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnnys avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnnys is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnnys obliges.
Johnnys missing with knees to the body.
Boy is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries a body shot but Johnnys blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnnys obliges.
Johnnys missing with knees to the body.
Boy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnnys misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boy.
Johnnys trying to land knees to the body.
Boy lands a body shot.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnnys avoids the damage to the body.
Johnnys managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Boy.
A body shot lands from Boy.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnnys avoids it.
Boy scores with a hook to the body.
Boy is leaning against Johnnys and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnnys tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
Boy avoiding damage as Johnnys throws knees to the body.
Boy lands an elbow inside.
Johnnys tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Boy taking a breather.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnnys is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Big Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnnys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Johnnys with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnnys backwards.
Boy is trying to stall.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnnys is defending well for now.
Johnnys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boy blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnnys throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Boy.
Boy is looking to control Johnnys's arms but Johnnys gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boy has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy lands a body shot.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Johnnys's ribcage.
Boy trying to control the position but instead, Johnnys has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boy into the cage.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boy 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller comes to the cage accompanied by Crying like a Bitch - Godsmack. Harris has chosen Kanye West - Jesus Walks as his entrance music. Dwayne Keller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Harris's chin.
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193 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Keller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keller fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
Keller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dwayne Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller misses with a head kick.
Harris throws a jab when Keller was well out of range.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keller throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris looks for a takedown but Keller sprawls well.
Harris looks gassed!
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller misses with a looping left.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Keller checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Keller as Harris shoots in.
Dwayne Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris with a hook.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris tries for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Harris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Harris prevents Keller from escaping the position.
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.
Harris tries for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keller moves away.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Keller throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Keller throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws a series of punches but Keller avoids them all with ease.
Keller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Keller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Keller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris cracks a nice hook into Keller's ribs.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keller is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Keller circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris blocks a head kick by Keller.
Keller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris with a hook.
Harris gets the takedown into side control.
Keller wants to get back to his feet but Harris drags him back down.
Harris swings around for an armbar but Keller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harris's guard.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris wants to sweep here but Keller controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keller has passed into half guard!
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.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harris working for submissions but it's allowed Keller to get to half guard.
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.
Harris has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Keller escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Keller!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller stands up and beckons Harris to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Keller throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Dwayne Keller is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keller pinned against the cage. Keller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Keller back into the cage.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Keller breaks from the clinch.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keller but Keller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dwayne Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Harris.
Keller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keller misses with a head kick.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Keller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Keller.
Harris thows a body shot but no joy.
Harris scores with a nice right hand.
Keller throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris blocks a head kick by Keller.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris tries for a takedown but Keller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keller prevents it.
Keller stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris throws and low kick but Keller moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keller as he jumps to the side.
Keller throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris blocks a head kick by Keller.
Keller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Keller's head back.
Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keller is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Harris lands.
Keller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Keller ducks down to avoid it.
Keller throws a lazy head kick
and Harris counters by clinching up.
Harris pulls guard effortlessly.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keller is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keller escapes and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yamada Taiki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
NappyNaps fails in his attempt to clinch.
NappyNaps takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taiki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taiki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as NappyNaps checks a leg kick.
Taiki tries to land a leg kick but NappyNaps saw it coming and moves away.
Taiki is looking to chop away at NappyNaps's legs.
Taiki tries a head kick but it misses.
Taiki misses with a body kick.
Taiki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Taiki is having none of it.
Taiki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taiki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taiki throws a nice looking combination but NappyNaps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
NappyNaps doesn't manage to clinch there - Taiki circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Taiki.
Taiki looks to land a combination but NappyNaps avoids it well.
Taiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NappyNaps moves away.
NappyNaps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NappyNaps has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
Taiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but NappyNaps blocks it with crossed arms.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
NappyNaps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taiki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Taiki 's eye.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but Taiki blocks with his arms.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Taiki takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taiki avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NappyNaps avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taiki looks gassed!
NappyNaps misses with a knee strike.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Taiki 's eye.
NappyNaps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps taking a breather.
NappyNaps misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Taiki avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps misses with an elbow strike.
Taiki takes a knee to the side of the body.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. NappyNaps obliges.
NappyNaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NappyNaps effectively controlling the action here.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Taiki shrugs off.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. NappyNaps obliges.
NappyNaps lands a nice knee to the body.
Taiki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a good knee to the midsection. Taiki won't want to take too many of those.
Taiki takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but NappyNaps blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on NappyNaps - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taiki.
Taiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but NappyNaps blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on NappyNaps - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
NappyNaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taiki's defenses.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
NappyNaps lands a good knee to the midsection. Taiki won't want to take too many of those.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taiki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NappyNaps avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Taiki shrugs off.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taiki is defending well for now.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Taiki looking to throw knees to the head but NappyNaps is blocking nicely.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Taiki misses with a short punch on the inside.
NappyNaps avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps taking a breather.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taiki's face.
Taiki looking to throw knees to the head but NappyNaps is blocking nicely.
Taiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but NappyNaps blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taiki throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - NappyNaps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Taiki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NappyNaps blocks a head kick by Taiki.
NappyNaps blocks a head kick by Taiki.
Taiki tries a head kick but it misses.
NappyNaps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taiki throws a chopping leg kick but NappyNaps manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Taiki moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NappyNaps stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taiki.
NappyNaps clinches.
NappyNaps avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Kristofa NappyNaps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taiki's defenses.
Taiki is breathing heavily.
Taiki pushes off an throws an elbow but NappyNaps leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
NappyNaps blocks an elbow strike from Taiki.
NappyNaps stalling in the clinch.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands a good knee to the midsection. Taiki won't want to take too many of those.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps wants to stall.
Taiki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Taiki's ribcage.
Taiki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taiki blocks it with crossed arms.
Taiki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for NappyNaps to work.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiki.
NappyNaps blocks an elbow strike.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps lands a damaging elbow.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Taiki in his tracks for a moment.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taiki lands a damaging elbow.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
NappyNaps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but Taiki blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Taiki scores with a nice short uppercut.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiki.
NappyNaps takes a shot to the head.
Taiki is working NappyNaps over against the cage.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but NappyNaps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taiki avoids it.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
NappyNaps misses with a knee strike.
Taiki takes an elbow to the temple.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taiki is defending well for now.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but NappyNaps blocks it.
NappyNaps avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
Taiki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but NappyNaps blocks it with crossed arms.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Taiki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki is working NappyNaps over against the cage.
NappyNaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taiki cracks NappyNaps with a nice body shot.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
Taiki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
NappyNaps is struggling to control the position.
NappyNaps looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NappyNaps avoids it.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taiki lands a knee to the head.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but NappyNaps blocks with his arms.
Taiki takes an elbow to the temple.
Taiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taiki's defenses.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Taiki lands a body punch.
Taiki takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps lands a damaging elbow.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
Taiki unloads a knee to the mid-section. NappyNaps lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Taiki.
Taiki misses with a hook from the clinch.
NappyNaps lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofa NappyNaps dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taiki throws a right and a left that NappyNaps avoids nicely.
NappyNaps avoids the head kick by Taiki.
Taiki keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamada Taiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taiki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taiki scores with a hook to the body. NappyNaps takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
NappyNaps is looking to clinch but Taiki is avoiding it.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taiki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NappyNaps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taiki.
Taiki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
NappyNaps fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taiki, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taiki avoids it.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiki.
NappyNaps dodges an elbow strike from Taiki.
Taiki takes an elbow to the forehead.
NappyNaps blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taiki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. NappyNaps obliges.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
Taiki lands a nice knee to the body.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but NappyNaps blocks with his arms.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
NappyNaps avoids the elbow strike from Taiki, against the cage.
NappyNaps with a knee to the head.
Taiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NappyNaps scores a nice knee to the body.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Taiki's ribcage.
Taiki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps looking to throw knees to the head but Taiki is blocking nicely.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
NappyNaps working Taiki over with knees to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taiki is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taiki blocks an elbow strike from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiki.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but NappyNaps blocks it.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NappyNaps.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taiki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taiki pushes off an throws an elbow but NappyNaps leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taiki's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki looking to throw knees to the head but NappyNaps is blocking nicely.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Taiki shrugs off.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
NappyNaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
NappyNaps using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
NappyNaps utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
NappyNaps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taiki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but NappyNaps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside that Taiki shrugs off.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
NappyNaps scores with a knee to the head.
Yamada Taiki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
NappyNaps takes a knee right on the jaw!
NappyNaps landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taiki misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps misses with a knee to the head.
Taiki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
Taiki lands a nice knee to the body.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Taiki avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taiki.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Taiki avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Taiki.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NappyNaps is defending well for now.
Taiki takes an elbow to the temple.
Taiki avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps blocks the elbow strike.
Taiki managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but NappyNaps avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Taiki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taiki avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for NappyNaps.
NappyNaps looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taiki looking to throw knees to the head but NappyNaps is blocking nicely.
Taiki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps is trying to maintain a safe position but Taiki gets an underhook and turns NappyNaps into the cage.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taiki avoids it.
Kristofa NappyNaps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NappyNaps throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristofa NappyNaps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NappyNaps, 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... Kristofa NappyNaps!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baddabing works Protagonist's body with a nice hook.
Protagonist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target.
Baddabing lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Protagonist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Protagonist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baddabing!
Baddabing is working to get back to half guard.
Protagonist controlling the position easily from mount.
Protagonist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baddabing is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist controlling from mount.
Protagonist prevents Baddabing from getting the reversal.
Baddabing bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baddabing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baddabing tries to free his leg and advance position but Protagonist is retaining full guard.
Protagonist wants to sweep but no luck.
Baddabing tries to free his leg and advance position but Protagonist is retaining full guard.
Baddabing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Protagonist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baddabing has Protagonist in his guard.
Baddabing is trying to control the position but Protagonist postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baddabing's guard.
Baddabing 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.
Protagonist looking to pass the guard.
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.
Baddabing controls Protagonist momentarily but Protagonist frees himself.
Baddabing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Protagonist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baddabing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baddabing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Protagonist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baddabing.
Baddabing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Protagonist. That snapped Baddabing's head back.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Protagonist looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing slips a jab from Protagonist.
Protagonist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baddabing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiro Protagonist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing'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.
Baddabing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Protagonist was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddabing.
A big left from Protagonist misses.
Baddabing defending well as Protagonist loads up on a big left hand.
Protagonist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
Protagonist keeps the fight on the outside.
Baddabing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Protagonist misses with a hook to the body
and Baddabing counters with a single leg into guard. Protagonist didn't expect that.
Protagonist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
Baddabing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.
Protagonist is adopting a defensive guard.
Protagonist keeping full guard, as Baddabing tries to pass.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Protagonist seems keen to control Baddabing's posture.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Protagonist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baddabing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Protagonist is looking to escape.
Baddabing seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Protagonist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Protagonist is defending against the submission attempts here by Baddabing.
Protagonist trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is trying to control. Protagonist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baddabing's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baddabing duly obliges.
Baddabing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Protagonist in his tracks.
Baddabing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Protagonist misses with a straight right.
Baddabing throws a lazy right hand but Protagonist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baddabing moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Baddabing throws a right and a left that Protagonist avoids nicely.
Baddabing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baddabing jabs at Protagonist's body.
Baddabing tests Protagonist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing blocks a jab.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baddabing misses with a low kick.
Protagonist misses with a looping left.
Baddabing defending well as Protagonist loads up on a big left hand.
Protagonist thows a body shot but no joy.
Protagonist throws a jab when Baddabing was well out of range.
Protagonist's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Protagonist duly obliges.
No luck for Baddabing with that takedown attempt.
Baddabing lands an overhand right.
Baddabing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Protagonist was covering up waiting for the punch and Baddabing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Protagonist wants to stand up but Baddabing is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Protagonist walks into a jab.
Protagonist misses with a hook to the body
and Baddabing counters with a takedown into side control.
Baddabing trying to control the action but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
Protagonist prevents Baddabing from moving into mount.
Protagonist is letting Baddabing control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Protagonist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baddabing wants to control but Protagonist is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baddabing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Protagonist is trying to control Baddabing's posture but Baddabing avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baddabing jabs at Protagonist's body.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Baddabing moved out of range.
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.
Baddabing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baddabing tries to bum rush Protagonist with a series of wild strikes but Protagonist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Protagonist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baddabing throws a chopping leg kick but Protagonist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baddabing lands a head shot.
Baddabing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baddabing lands a jab.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Protagonist but Protagonist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing throws a right hand that Protagonist ducks under and follows up with a left that Protagonist also avoids with ease.
A big right from Baddabing misses.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Protagonist. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baddabing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baddabing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Protagonist is looking to improve his position.
Baddabing wants to take a breather but Protagonist is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baddabing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Protagonist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baddabing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baddabing moves into full mount! Protagonist won't be happy about that!
Baddabing wants to take Protagonist's back but he can't do it this time.
Protagonist is squirming around, avoiding Baddabing's attempts to control the action.
Baddabing working for a submission but Protagonist is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Baddabing misses the target.
Baddabing ducks under a wild hook from Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with a series of wild punches.
Baddabing lands a slapping body shot.
Protagonist misses with a low kick as Baddabing jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Protagonist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Baddabing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Protagonist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Protagonist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist wants to get back to his feet but Baddabing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baddabing drops back looking for a leg! Protagonist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Protagonist manages to kick Baddabing off! Baddabing jumps back into Protagonist's guard.
Baddabing drops back looking for a leg! Protagonist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Protagonist manages to kick Baddabing off! Baddabing jumps back into Protagonist's guard.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Protagonist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Protagonist holds on and takes a little breather.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baddabing lands the left hand.
Protagonist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baddabing tries to land a leg kick but Protagonist saw it coming and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Protagonist as Baddabing shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Protagonist misses the target.
Protagonist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Baddabing both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing shoots in and bounces Protagonist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Protagonist controlling the position.
Protagonist trying to control the position.
Protagonist wants to get back to his feet but Baddabing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.
Protagonist managing to control the position.
Baddabing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing forces his way into half guard.
Protagonist wants to get back to full guard.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Protagonist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Protagonist kicks off Baddabing and gets to his feet.
Protagonist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away.
Protagonist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baddabing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baddabing tries to land a leg kick but Protagonist saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Manny Baddabing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baddabing digs a good body shot into Protagonist's ribs.
Protagonist swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Protagonist.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Protagonist ducked under it nicely.
Baddabing defending well as Protagonist loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Protagonist.
Baddabing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baddabing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Baddabing scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baddabing digs a right hand into Protagonist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Protagonist's gas tank.
Baddabing digs a right hand underneath Protagonist's ribcage. Protagonist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baddabing works on Protagonist's body with a couple of short punches.
Protagonist blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a body shot.
Baddabing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baddabing.
Protagonist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Baddabing lands an uppercut.
Baddabing presses Protagonist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing struggles to land a body shot inside as Protagonist controls his hands.
Baddabing lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baddabing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baddabing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baddabing cracks Protagonist with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Baddabing.
A left hand lands to the body for Baddabing.
Baddabing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baddabing stands and throws Protagonist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baddabing controlling from side mount.
Baddabing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Protagonist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee asks Baddabing politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baddabing prefers to stall for the moment though.
Protagonist tries to improve position but can't.
Baddabing advances to mount.
Baddabing looking to control but Protagonist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Protagonist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing controlling his opponent.
Baddabing'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.
Baddabing moves to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Protagonist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Manny Baddabing just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Protagonist moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddabing lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Protagonist defends it nicely.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Baddabing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahaber comes to the cage accompanied by Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. Turd Ferguson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vahaber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Vahaber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Good leg kick by Vahaber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vahaber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferguson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vahaber is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ferguson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferguson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vahaber to get to his feet.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Vahaber moves out of range.
Ferguson shoots in but Vahaber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vahaber throws a body kick that misses.
Vahaber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vahaber.
Ferguson takes a swing at Vahaber's ribcage but misses.
Vahaber throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
Vahaber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Vahaber does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Vahaber misses.
Vahaber is looking to chop away at Ferguson's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Vahaber.
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Vahaber motions for Ferguson to come forward. Vahaber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Ferguson there.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Vahaber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vahaber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vahaber throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vahaber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vahaber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber slips under a jab.
Ferguson thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Vahaber misses.
Turd Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a jab when Vahaber was well out of range.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Vahaber slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Vahaber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Vahaber.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vahaber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Ferguson.
Vahaber stuffs the takedown.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vahaber avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Vahaber slips a jab from Ferguson.
Vahaber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Vahaber throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy body kick from Ferguson
and Vahaber counters with a body kick that stops Ferguson in his tracks momentarily.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vahaber rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vahaber counters with a nice body kick.
Vahaber lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vahaber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vahaber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vahaber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ara Vahaber is winning the standup battle so far.
Vahaber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ferguson on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vahaber, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vahaber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vahaber throws a leg kick which misses Ferguson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferguson tries to avoid it.
Vahaber scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vahaber - that will leave a mark!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Vahaber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vahaber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Vahaber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Vahaber.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vahaber, right into the meat.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vahaber connects with a solid leg kick.
Vahaber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Vahaber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vahaber.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Vahaber slips the punch.
Ferguson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vahaber. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vahaber, right into the meat.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vahaber. Vahaber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vahaber. Vahaber obviously looking to wear him down.
Vahaber throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vahaber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vahaber lands a head kick. Ferguson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vahaber can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Vahaber.
Ferguson throws a good cross that connects.
Vahaber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vahaber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Vahaber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vahaber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vahaber.
Vahaber pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vahaber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
A good leg kick by Vahaber.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Vahaber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vahaber. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Vahaber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vahaber fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferguson in the body.
Vahaber lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vahaber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferguson's calf.
Vahaber lands a front kick.
Vahaber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Vahaber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vahaber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vahaber. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Vahaber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vahaber throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Vahaber.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Vahaber circles away easily
and Vahaber counters with a thumping low kick.
Vahaber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vahaber lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vahaber.
Vahaber works the jab nicely.
Vahaber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there
and Vahaber counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Vahaber both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turd Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ara Vahaber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vahaber slips a jab from Ferguson.
Vahaber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vahaber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vahaber misses with a body kick.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vahaber counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Vahaber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Vahaber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vahaber, 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ara Vahaber!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Bramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steve nieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nieve has chosen Do Ya Think Im sexy as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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21
203 lbs
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194 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregory Bramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, steve nieve!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nieve lands with a thumping leg kick.
nieve is looking to clinch.
Gregory Bramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
nieve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bramer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for nieve.
A big right from Bramer misses.
nieve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
nieve tries to close the distance and clinch but Bramer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bramer blocks a head kick by nieve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bramer avoids the head kick by nieve.
nieve connects with a solid leg kick.
nieve slips a jab from Bramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
nieve throws a half hearted mid kick.
nieve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bramer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but nieve circles away quickly and effectively.
nieve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bramer.
Nice straight punches there by Bramer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bramer.
Bramer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. nieve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bramer circles away from the clinch attempt.
nieve throws a leg kick but Bramer checks it.
nieve swinging wildly here.
nieve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bramer misses with a hook.
nieve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
nieve feints and then cracks Bramer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bramer down.
nieve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
nieve misses with a body kick.
Bramer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and nieve counters with a nice kick to the body.
nieve tries to clinch up but Bramer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bramer throws a shot from downtown. nieve moves away and avoids it.
nieve is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nieve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bramer throws a right hand that nieve ducks under and follows up with a left that nieve also avoids with ease.
nieve throws a leg kick but Bramer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bramer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
nieve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bramer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bramer throws a half hearted mid kick.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nieve slips a jab and a cross from Bramer.
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.
nieve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bramer.
nieve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
nieve scores with a push kick.
nieve tries to clinch up but Bramer circles away and keeps his distance.
nieve scoring well with a low kick there.
nieve is looking to slow Bramer down with leg kicks.
Bramer misses with a body shot
and nieve counters with a good low kick that Bramer was not able to check.
Bramer is breathing heavily.
Bramer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but nieve circles away quickly and effectively.
Bramer moves into range and connects with a jab.
nieve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steve nieve 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.
Bramer swats away the attempt to clinch by nieve.
Bramer misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for nieve.
nieve pushes Bramer away with a front kick.
nieve throws a nice outside leg kick.
nieve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bramer misses with a looping right.
nieve throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
nieve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bramer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
nieve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
nieve tries to clinch but Bramer moves out of range.
Bramer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
nieve scoring well with a low kick there.
nieve lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gregory Bramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - nieve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
nieve scores with a kick to the midsection.
nieve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bramer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by nieve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bramer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
nieve closes the distance and clinches.
Bramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by nieve.
nieve misses with a knee strike.
Bramer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bramer managing to block the knees to the body from nieve.
nieve landing knees to the body.
nieve tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bramer tries to circle away but nieve has him pinned against the cage.
Bramer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
nieve tries to land knees in the clinch but Bramer avoids the damage to the body.
nieve missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nieve missing with knees to the body.
Bramer managing to block the knees to the body from nieve.
nieve misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by nieve.
nieve tries to land knees in the clinch but Bramer avoids the damage to the body.
nieve tries to land knees in the clinch but Bramer avoids the damage to the body.
nieve with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bramer managing to block the knees to the body from nieve.
Bramer is trying to break the clinch but nieve has him pressed against the cage.
nieve landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
nieve throws a knee to the head but misses.
nieve landing knees to the head.
nieve looking to throw knees to the head but Bramer is blocking nicely.
nieve stalling the fight.
Bramer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bramer has had enough of the clinch but nieve keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Bramer blocks the elbow strike.
nieve missing with knees to the body.
nieve wants to stall.
Bramer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bramer avoids the elbow strike from nieve, against the cage.
nieve trying to land knees to the body.
nieve is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
nieve missing with knees to the body.
nieve leaning against his opponent.
nieve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bramer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck nieve on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bramer falls off balance throwing a combination
and nieve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
steve nieve 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
nieve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bramer throws out the jab.
Bramer misses with a double jab.
Bramer checks a low kick from nieve.
Bramer lands with a hook. nieve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bramer misses with a head kick.
Bramer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and nieve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
nieve bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
nieve tries to clinch there but Bramer circles away.
A big left from Bramer misses.
Bramer misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from nieve. Bramer shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nieve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
nieve slips under a jab.
Bramer misses with an uppercut. nieve saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from nieve.
nieve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bramer throws a lazy head kick
and nieve counters with a body kick that stops Bramer in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bramer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nieve thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bramer if he has to take too many more of those.
Bramer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from nieve.
nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
nieve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
nieve is looking to land body kicks.
nieve lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bramer will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
nieve delivers a nice body kick.
nieve throws a front kick that sends Bramer stumbling back into the cage.
nieve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nieve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by nieve. That's going to slow Bramer down.
nieve lands with a slapping head kick.
Bramer throws a body punch but nieve moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bramer.
The fight stays on the outside here - nieve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bramer fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - nieve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bramer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
nieve scores with a nice body kick.
nieve connects with a solid leg kick.
Bramer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
nieve throws a head kick that Bramer semi-blocks.
steve nieve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
nieve throws a head kick but Bramer moves out of range.
Gregory Bramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by nieve. nieve obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from nieve - that will leave a mark!
nieve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - nieve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
steve nieve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nieve 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steve nieve!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wiley Abu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Montell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money Montell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wiley Abu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Money Montell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu slips a jab and a cross from Montell.
Montell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Montell slips a jab from Abu.
A left lands for Montell.
Abu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abu stalling away here and it's allowed Montell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Montell wants to sweep but no luck.
Abu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu trying to control the position from guard on top but Montell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abu tries to move to mount but Montell blocks the move with his legs.
Montell wants to control but Abu postures up.
Abu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abu throws a strike aimed at the side of Montell's head but Montell avoids it well.
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.
Abu trying to control the position but Montell is working away.
Abu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu is trying to get an arm triangle but Montell is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abu throws a hook to the side of Montell's head but Montell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montell throws a body punch but Abu moves out of range.
Montell throws a jab when Abu was well out of range.
Montell ducks under a wild hook from Abu.
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.
Abu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montell throws a hook but Abu blocks it.
Abu staying out of range there.
Montell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abu manages to avoid it.
Abu cracks Montell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Montell.
Abu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montell misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abu misses with a takedown attempt - Montell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiley Abu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montell.
Abu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montell lands a left and a right that send Abu crashing to the mat, dazed. Montell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abu is rocked!
It looks like Wiley Abu has been cut.
Money Montell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montell throws a right and a left that Abu avoids nicely.
Oh Abu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montell moves out of range of the strikes.
Abu seems to have got his legs back now.
Montell misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Abu misses
and Montell counters with a nice uppercut.
Montell misses with a wild combination.
Abu throws an overhand right that lands on Montell's shoulder, as Montell tries to avoid the shot.
Abu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montell throws a right and a left that Abu avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Montell.
Montell connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Abu! He's out on his feet! Montell rushes in and drops Abu with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Money Montell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenin comes to the cage accompanied by Helloween - Power. The crowd seem to be enjoying Egan's choice of entrance music: Alice In Chains- Man In a Box. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Egan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zenin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egan connects with a body shot.
Zenin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egan sprawls well. Egan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zenin gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Zenin does no damage.
Zenin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egan.
No joy there for Egan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brian Egan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Egan.
Egan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zenin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zenin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egan is looking to clinch but Zenin is avoiding it.
Egan slips a jab from Zenin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin blocks a head kick by Egan.
Egan works Zenin's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Egan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zenin fails with the takedown.
Zenin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egan.
Egan misses with a combination
letting Zenin counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egan.
Egan throws a combination that misses
and Zenin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egan's guard.
Zenin drops back looking for a leg! Egan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Egan manages to kick Zenin off! Zenin jumps back into Egan's guard.
Zenin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zenin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egan 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.
Zenin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Egan has his feet on Zenin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zenin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egan.
Zenin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Egan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zenin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zenin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Egan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Egan struggling a bit here.
Zenin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zenin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zenin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Egan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Egan gets back to half guard.
Zenin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zenin wants to work for an arm triangle but Egan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Egan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Egan tries to get to full guard but Zenin has control of the leg.
Egan trying to control but Zenin postures up.
Zenin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Egan is just riding it out for now. Zenin eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zenin trying to mount his opponent but Egan defends it.
Egan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vladimir Zenin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egan looks to land a left hand but Zenin moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Egan throws a jab when Zenin was well out of range.
Zenin walks into a stiff left hand from Egan.
Egan is looking to chop away at Zenin's legs.
Zenin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Zenin blocks the low kick.
Egan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zenin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egan scores with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Egan checks a leg kick.
Zenin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egan manages to avoid it.
Egan slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egan throws a solid leg kick but Zenin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egan.
Egan thuds a left hand into Zenin's body.
Brian Egan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zenin throws a big shot that misses.
Zenin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Egan lands a nice shot to the body.
Egan tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Zenin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Egan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Egan closes the distance but Zenin moves to the side
so Zenin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zenin prevents Egan from getting back to his feet.
Egan looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zenin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egan is keeping the position for now.
Zenin drops back looking for a leg! Egan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Egan manages to kick Zenin off! Zenin jumps back into Egan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zenin 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egan trying to control the position.
Egan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Egan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zenin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Egan misses
and Zenin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Egan!
Zenin is working for a guillotine from mount but Egan frees his head quite easily.
Zenin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Egan has worked his arm free - good work by Egan!
Egan struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egan regains half guard.
Zenin wants to work for an arm triangle but Egan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zenin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Egan defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zenin prevents Egan from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zenin is working away from the top position though.
Zenin is working for a submission of some sort.
Egan is looking to improve his position.
Egan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zenin manages to mount him!
Egan tries to hold on but Zenin postures up.
Zenin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Egan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Egan and Zenin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Egan pushes Zenin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zenin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zenin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Egan tries to clinch there but Zenin circles away.
Egan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zenin.
Egan tries to bum rush Zenin with a series of wild strikes but Zenin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egan. Zenin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Zenin to counter with a crisp jab.
Egan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egan tries to clinch up.
Zenin missing with a left hand there. Egan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egan throws out a leg kick but Zenin moves out of range and Egan only half commits.
Egan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zenin throws out the jab.
Egan misses with an uppercut.
Egan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zenin is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egan tries to avoid it but Zenin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egan to the ground. Egan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zenin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Egan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Egan is trying to control Zenin's posture but Zenin avoids it.
Egan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zenin is trying to get an arm triangle but Egan is defending well.
Vladimir Zenin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Egan misses the jab.
Egan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zenin's head.
Zenin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Egan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zenin somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egan misses with a body shot.
Egan tries to close the distance and clinch but Zenin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egan throws the kick towards the body but Zenin avoids it.
Zenin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Egan finds it's target.
Brian Egan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egan looks to land a right hand but Zenin moved out of range.
Egan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egan tries to clinch
and Zenin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zenin misses with a straight right.
Zenin lands with a good body shot.
Egan misses with a body shot
and Zenin counters with a nice uppercut.
Egan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zenin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Egan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Egan is trying to control but can't.
Egan actively working from the bottom here.
Zenin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Egan defends it well.
Zenin is looking for a kimura here.
Egan is defending against the submission attempts here by Zenin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenin wants to work for an arm triangle but Egan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zenin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zenin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Egan.
It looks like Vladimir Zenin has been cut.
A head kick misses from Egan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Zenin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zenin, 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... Vladimir Zenin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Riscatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riscatelli comes to the cage accompanied by Speak Softly Love. Mortis has chosen Crush 'em by Megadeth as his entrance music. Kyle Mortis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Riscatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Mortis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Riscatelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mortis doesn't seem phased though.
Mortis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Mortis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvio Riscatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mortis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mortis throws an overhand right that lands on Riscatelli's shoulder, as Riscatelli tries to avoid the shot.
Riscatelli cracks Mortis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mortis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riscatelli.
No joy there for Mortis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mortis throws a low kick but Riscatelli avoids it.
Mortis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riscatelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riscatelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mortis moves away.
Riscatelli throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riscatelli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riscatelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riscatelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mortis looks gassed!
Riscatelli is looking to clinch but Mortis is avoiding it.
A jab from Riscatelli does it's job there.
Riscatelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mortis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Riscatelli connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riscatelli. That's going to slow Mortis down.
Riscatelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mortis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riscatelli pushes Mortis away with a front kick.
Riscatelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riscatelli, right into the meat.
Riscatelli gets the takedown into side control.
Riscatelli taking a breather here.
Riscatelli working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Riscatelli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mortis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mortis regains half guard.
Riscatelli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Riscatelli works his way into side control.
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!
Riscatelli controls the position from side control.
Riscatelli landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli takes a little break here. Mortis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mortis parries the strikes from Riscatelli easily there. Riscatelli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mortis to escape.
Riscatelli lands an elbow.
Riscatelli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mortis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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.
Riscatelli is trying to ground and pound but Mortis uses the momentary lack of control by Riscatelli to regain half guard.
Riscatelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riscatelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mortis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riscatelli.
Mortis is refusing to be controlled, as Riscatelli sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Riscatelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Riscatelli.
Riscatelli blocks the body kick.
Mortis misses with a hook.
Mortis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mortis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riscatelli throws a head kick that misses.
Riscatelli misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Mortis misses.
Mortis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mortis wants to slow Riscatelli down by chopping away at his legs.
Riscatelli tests Mortis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mortis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riscatelli can pounce on him.
Kyle Mortis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riscatelli.
Mortis is breathing heavily.
Riscatelli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mortis. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riscatelli feints and then cracks Mortis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mortis down.
Riscatelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mortis's calf.
Riscatelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mortis doesn't seem bothered though.
Silvio Riscatelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Mortis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riscatelli can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riscatelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mortis trying to remain calm as Riscatelli controls from the top position.
Mortis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Riscatelli connects with a decent elbow.
Riscatelli trying to control the action but Mortis is working from the bottom.
Riscatelli 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.
Riscatelli tries to score with some ground and pound. Mortis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riscatelli taking a breather here.
Riscatelli throwing strikes but Mortis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis wants to stand but Riscatelli is controlling his arm.
Mortis has control of an arm but Riscatelli manages to advance to Mortis's back!
Mortis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Riscatelli off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Riscatelli tries to keep control of the position but Mortis is staying busy.
Riscatelli is riding his opponent, not letting Mortis buck him off.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Riscatelli. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Riscatelli misses with punches from the back.
Riscatelli somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riscatelli missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli connects with a big shot to the side of Mortis's head.
Riscatelli is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mortis. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
You can see the frustration on Mortis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Riscatelli controls the position.
Mortis wants to escape the position.
Riscatelli scores with punches to the body.
What can Mortis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Riscatelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Riscatelli is working the ground and pound. Can Mortis escape?
Riscatelli throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Riscatelli wants to control but Mortis manages to buck him off and is now in Riscatelli's guard! Nice work there by Mortis!
Riscatelli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mortis's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riscatelli pushing down on Mortis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Riscatelli dominated that second round.
That's time! Riscatelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Riscatelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riscatelli shoots in and bounces Mortis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riscatelli content to stall in guard here.
Riscatelli wants to control from the top but Mortis keeps moving.
Riscatelli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mortis trying to keep a closed guard but Riscatelli is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riscatelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mortis keeping moving, preventing Riscatelli from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Mortis.
Mortis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mortis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mortis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riscatelli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riscatelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riscatelli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riscatelli, right into the meat.
Mortis with a hook.
Riscatelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riscatelli feints and then cracks Mortis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mortis down.
Riscatelli scores with a push kick.
Riscatelli scores with a jab to the head.
Riscatelli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riscatelli controlling the action here.
Kyle Mortis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mortis keeps working.
Riscatelli slows the pace down in half guard.
Riscatelli wants to free his trapped foot but Mortis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Mortis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Riscatelli passes to side control.
Riscatelli trying to control the position but Mortis is working away.
Riscatelli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Riscatelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riscatelli 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Riscatelli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga comes to the cage accompanied by Motörhead - King of Kings. Dunn has chosen My Way - Frank Sanatra as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Dunn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wa Za Banga throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunn.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wa Za Banga.
Dunn throws a body punch but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
Dunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - wa Za Banga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
wa Za Banga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dunn connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunn.
Dunn slips under a jab from wa Za Banga.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. wa Za Banga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
wa Za Banga connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunn misses with a straight left.
Dunn blocks a head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from wa Za Banga is predictable there
and Dunn counters with a good low kick that wa Za Banga was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Dunn lands but wa Za Banga takes it in his stride.
It looks like Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has been cut.
wa Za Banga throws a push kick but Dunn slaps the foot to one side.
wa Za Banga misses the jab.
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga avoids the head kick by Dunn.
A jab from Dunn finds it's way through wa Za Banga's defenses.
Dunn lands with an uppercut that bounces wa Za Banga off the cage and back into rage.
Dunn scores with a nice head shot.
wa Za Banga is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunn, right into the meat.
Oh wa Za Banga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn misses with a straight left.
wa Za Banga seems to have got his legs back now.
Dunn cracks wa Za Banga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
wa Za Banga throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
wa Za Banga tries to land a front kick but Dunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
wa Za Banga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dunn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! wa Za Banga drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dunn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from wa Za Banga's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Dunn!
Alexander Dunn is the new lightweight champion!
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