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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinsui Drakule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Sullivan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shinsui Drakule! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Sullivan! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drakule gets a takedown into half guard. Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Drakule lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sullivan gets full guard. Drakule looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Drakule keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drakule defends well. Drakule is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Drakule throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drakule is aware though and is defending well. Drakule keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head. Drakule is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drakule throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely. Drakule distracts Sullivan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Drakule is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drakule is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Drakule wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drakule is aware though and is defending well. Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sullivan 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. Sullivan looks gassed! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Drakule with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drakule is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drakule looking to pass the guard. Drakule not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Drakule wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. Drakule working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Drakule wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position. Drakule lands a couple of decent looking shots. Drakule lands a couple of decent looking shots. Drakule has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Drakule wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. Drakule postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drakule landing some decent shots from guard. Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drakule is one step ahead there. Drakule got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drakule has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted. Drakule slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Drakule prevents Sullivan from getting back to his feet. Drakule distracts Sullivan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drakule tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard. Drakule lands a couple of elbows. Drakule works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard. Drakule with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Drakule scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Drakule is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drakule is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Drakule with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Drakule cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Sullivan is rocked! Drakule distracts Sullivan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Drakule finish him? The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sullivan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drakule stacks Sullivan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Drakule! Sullivan taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsui Drakule dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drakule is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Sullivan is in big trouble! Drakule is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Sullivan. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shinsui Drakule!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Parp Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parp Cannon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nile - Sacrifice Unto Sebek. Scott Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Parp Cannon's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Parp Cannon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Miller! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parp Cannon circles away quickly and effectively. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parp Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Miller misses with a low kick.
Parp Cannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Parp Cannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Parp Cannon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Parp Cannon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Miller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Miller tries to hold on but Parp Cannon pushes him away. Parp Cannon thowing shots but they're missing. Miller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Parp Cannon.
Miller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Parp Cannon.
Parp Cannon is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Miller is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Parp Cannon.
It looks like Scott Miller has been cut. Miller is looking to get to half guard. Parp Cannon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Parp Cannon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Parp Cannon cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Parp Cannon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape. Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't. Miller tries to lock up and control but Parp Cannon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Parp Cannon looking to finish Miller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miller!
That has opened up Scott Miller's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Parp Cannon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parp Cannon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Parp Cannon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scott Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Parp Cannon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ogden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera - Drag The Waters. David Ogden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Ogden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Popeye Orion! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orion fails with a takedown attempt. Orion moves in looking to clinch but Ogden pushes him off. Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ogden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ogden is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Ogden is working for a submission of some sort.
Ogden is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ogden lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ogden wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it. Ogden controlling the pace. Orion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ogden is working away from the top position though. Ogden is pressing down on Orion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orion is holding on for now. Ogden wants to take a breather but Orion is having none of it. Ogden moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that! Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ogden. Ogden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Orion wants to hold on but Ogden pushes him away. Orion is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ogden is staying active. Orion can't escape the position.
Ogden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orion is looking to escape. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ogden scoring with strikes but Orion is staying in there. Orion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ogden.
Ogden is working for a guillotine from mount but Orion frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ogden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Ogden raining down shots from the mount! Ogden tries to push Orion's head away but Orion is holding on tight. Ogden looking for a guillotine from mount but Orion is having none of it. Orion tries to hold on but Ogden pushes him away. Orion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ogden. Orion is trying to escape the mount.
Orion gets back to half guard. Ogden is thwarting Orion's attempts to control the position. Ogden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily. Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ogden wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Ogden dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orion misses with a hook. Orion dips to his left and cracks Ogden with an uppercut! Orion with a lazy takedown attempt and Ogden moves into the clinch. Ogden prevents the takedown attempt.
Orion stops a takedown attempt from Ogden.
Ogden jumps guard but Orion stands there with Ogden around his waist. Ogden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Orion. Ogden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ogden is trying to drag Orion to the mat but Orion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Ogden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Orion stops a takedown attempt from Ogden.
Ogden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orion pulls him back up using the underhooks. A body shot lands from Orion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ogden misses with a knee to the head. Orion working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Orion.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ogden backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Orion. Ogden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orion has him pressed against the cage. Orion misses with an elbow over the top. Ogden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ogden is defending well for now. Ogden avoiding damage as Orion throws knees to the body.
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ogden fails with the takedown. Orion tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ogden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orion's guard. Ogden postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ogden, into his guard. Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Orion 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. Orion trying to control but Ogden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orion wants to get up but he can't break Ogden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ogden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orion manages to get himself to full guard.
Orion wants to sweep here but Ogden controlling him for the moment. Orion keeping moving, preventing Ogden from controlling successfully. Ogden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Ogden controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ogden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well. Orion 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. Ogden keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully. Ogden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orion! Orion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ogden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Orion is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Orion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ogden tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ogden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Orion has gone for a leg lock! Ogden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Orion's guard. Ogden pushes down on Orion's leg and manages to get into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ogden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ogden trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Popeye Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Orion throws a head kick but Ogden moves out of range.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orion looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Ogden moves out of range easily. Orion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orion wants it to stay on the feet. Orion misses with an uppercut. Ogden saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick by Orion misses and Ogden counters with a nice body kick.
Ogden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion. Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion tries to grapple but his opponent circles so Ogden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ogden 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. Ogden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Orion is trying to keep Ogden in close.
Orion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Orion scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ogden?
Orion goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ogden is on top in guard.
Ogden forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ogden working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Orion's thigh. Orion counters though and makes it back to full guard. Ogden wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. Ogden advances to half guard. Ogden trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well. Orion trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ogden wants to advance to full mount but Orion doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Ogden throws a strike but Orion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ogden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ogden manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ogden's guard. Orion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ogden looking for a guillotine here but Orion defends easily.
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ogden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
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. Ogden working a defensive guard here.
Ogden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ogden swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ogden controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself. Orion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ogden keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! David Ogden showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ogden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Ogden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakamo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakamo Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Castillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jakamo Jones! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castillo blocks a jab. Castillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jones is looking to score with low kicks. Excellent takedown into side control there by Castillo. Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Castillo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castillo is controlling him well. Castillo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. 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. Castillo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Castillo's guard! Nice work there by Jones! Jones looking to pass the guard. Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Castillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jones wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Castillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to get up but he can't break Castillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Castillo wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Castillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jones is trying to control. Castillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castillo defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jones misses with a looping left. Castillo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Castillo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillo is one step ahead there. Jones seems keen to control Castillo's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Castillo wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position. Castillo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezio Castillo dominated that round. That's time! Castillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Castillo. Castillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones misses with a low kick as Castillo jumps back. Jakamo Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Castillo on that attempt. Jakamo Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw. Castillo fails with a takedown attempt. Jones leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones throws the left hand but Castillo avoids the punch easily. Castillo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jones swings for the body but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Castillo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Castillo eventually gives up the hold. Jones tries to get to full guard but Castillo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is looking to control Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted? Castillo is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Jones keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully. Castillo trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
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. Jones wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving. Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Castillo looking to control.
Castillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well. Castillo looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a head shot. Castillo uses the momentum to regain guard. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Castillo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castillo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Castillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jones trying to control the position but Castillo is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakamo Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castillo. Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A big right from Jones misses. Jones lands a two punch combo.
Castillo moves out of range of the strikes. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Castillo. Castillo gets slowly back to his feet. Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castillo wants a takedown.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones has his hands on Castillo's head, controlling the position. Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castillo! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jones wants to control the pace but Castillo is squirming around nicely.
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. Castillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castillo tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. Castillo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Castillo is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castillo wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him! Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jones controlling the pace for now.
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. Jones prevents Castillo from getting the reversal. Castillo wants to control but Jones is having none of it. Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castillo is looking to escape. Castillo tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Jakamo Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge 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... Jakamo Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dillinger Escape Plan - 43% Burnt as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Denn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Jones! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denn stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. Denn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. 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. Denn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily. Denn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denn. Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Denn.
Denn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jones moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is pulling down on Denn's head. It's preventing any offense from Denn, at least for the moment. Jones is looking for a triangle but Denn pushes his legs off easily.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones keeping full guard, as Denn tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denn throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Denn has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though. Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Denn has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones won't allow Denn to sweep him here. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Denn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Denn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones tries to stand but Denn is controlling from the bottom. Denn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Denn is breathing heavily. Jones cracks Denn with a solid left hand. Denn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denn keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jones scoring with some ground and pound. Jones wants to control from the top but Denn keeps moving. Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Denn keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Denn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jones drops back looking for a leg! Denn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denn manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Denn's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Denn misses with a takedown attempt and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Denn tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up. Jones lands a high kick!
Denn dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Denn's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Denn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick. Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denn. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denn misses with a takedown attempt and Jones counters with a two punch combo. Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jones has Denn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants the takedown. Denn is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Denn's guard against the cage. Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. Jones is working Denn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Denn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jones distracts Denn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jones is working Denn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Denn to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Denn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Denn wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denn sneaks back into half guard. Denn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jones working over Denn with some ground and pound. Denn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Denn taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jones trying to mount his opponent but Denn defends it. Ground and pound from Jones. Denn won't allow Jones to pass to mount. Jones throwing shots but Denn is blocking nicely. Denn is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jones is nestled in close to Denn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Denn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Denn blocks a head kick by Jones.
Denn stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet. Jones throws a head kick that misses. Denn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes. Jones keeps the fight on the outside. Jones tries to clinch up but Denn circles away and keeps his distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denn is defended easily by Jones. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Denn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Denn fails with the takedown and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Denn backing up. Denn nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Jones lands but Denn takes it in his stride. Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Denn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jones lands a nice knee to the body. Jones lands an elbow inside that Denn shrugs off. Jones lands an elbow inside that Denn shrugs off. Jones lands a left hand.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Denn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Denn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Denn is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Denn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Denn shoots and misses and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice. Jones tries to land a front kick but Denn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Denn misses with a takedown and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Denn really felt that one! Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones. Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Denn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Denn blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Denn moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Denn throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a push kick but Denn slaps the foot to one side. Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a head kick but Denn moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Denn stuffs the takedown. Carl Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup. Denn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Denn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jones blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones is in close to Denn's body, working some short punches and elbows. Denn looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Denn is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Denn is defending well. Denn throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
DJ Denn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones scores with punches from side control. Denn is trying to improve his position. Carl Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones lands a decent elbow from side control. Denn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Carl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Denn tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position. Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denn some visible discomfort.
Jones working the ground and pound. Jones scores with punches from side control. Denn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Denn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Denn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. Denn gets full guard. Denn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones cracks Denn with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Carl Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Dillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by dig it deeper just to throw it away. Dillan has chosen We Will Rock You - Queen as his entrance music. Pete Dillan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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174 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chong Li! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Dillan! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Li moves out of range as Dillan strikes. Dillan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li. Dillan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillan defends it nicely. Dillan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dillan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dillan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillan. Li tries for a takedown but Dillan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dillan throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li checks a low kick from Dillan. Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dillan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Dillan. Li shoots in and drives through. Dillan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillan misses with a few strikes there.
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dillan sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Li seems to be working for a kimura but Dillan defends the submission attempt. Dillan tries to kick Li off but Li keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Dillan is controlling Li's position as best he can from this difficult position. Li wants to pass to mount but Dillan is defending the position. Li seems to be working for a kimura but Dillan defends the submission attempt. Li is trying to work for a kimura but Dillan is defending well.
Li is breathing heavily. Dillan is controlling Li's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dillan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Li shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillan tries to sprawl out of it but Li keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillan as he avoids it easily. Li shoots in but Dillan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dillan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dillan holds on and takes a little breather. Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillan is keeping the position for now. Dillan wants to sweep but no luck. Li postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dillan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Li, into his guard. Li 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. Li looking for subs off his back but Dillan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dillan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Li.
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. Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li. Li working for submissions but it's allowed Dillan to get to half guard.
Dillan controlling the pace. Li moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Li has his foot on Dillan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillan works his way back into a safe position though. Dillan gets to his feet - Li follows without any prompting. Dillan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillan wants it to stay on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Dillan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dillan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Li is out of range. Dillan misses with a wild combination.
Dillan thows a body shot but no joy. Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dillan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Dillan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dillan looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li. Dillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dillan throws a jab when Li was well out of range. Dillan throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot. Dillan throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dillan throws a hook but Li avoids it easily. Dillan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Li. Dillan misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillan lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into rage. Dillan is breathing heavily. Li fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li looks for a takedown but Dillan sprawls well. Li avoids the body shot from Dillan.
Li has a takedown stuffed. Li looks for a takedown but Dillan sprawls well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Dillan. Li slips under a jab from Dillan. Dillan throws a leg kick but Li checks it. Dillan stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet. Chong Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick. A slow jab from Dillan misses its intended target. Li slips under a jab from Dillan. Pete Dillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. An inside leg kick lands from Dillan. Li fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Li blocks a leg kick. Li shoots for a takedown but Dillan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dillan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li dodges the punch combination from Dillan.
Some wild striking there from Dillan.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillan's waist but Dillan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dillan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillan wants it to stay on the feet. Dillan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dillan pulls Li in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Li drops back looking for a leg! Dillan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillan manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Dillan's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dillan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Li! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Dillan 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! This is the final round!
Dillan throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillan as he jumps to the side. Li shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dillan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dillan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillan is on top in guard.
Li looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillan wants to stand and escape but instead Li has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dillan wants to stand but Li is controlling the position. Li postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dillan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Li, into his guard. Dillan gets to his feet. Li looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Li fails with a takedown attempt. Dillan stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillan lunges at Li with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Li's hand. Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillan avoids it really well and circles away. A big right from Dillan misses. Dillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dillan throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Li shoots in for a takedown but Dillan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillan swivels and escapes. Li blocks a jab. Li shoots in for a takedown but Dillan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Li shoots in but Dillan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Li. Pete Dillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li shoots in for a takedown but Dillan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dillan looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range. Li looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillan is fending him off so far but Li persists. Nope, Dillan circles away and we're back to standing. Li slips a jab from Dillan. Dillan stalks Li and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Li's face. Li staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Chong Li has been cut. Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillan. No joy there for Dillan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillan throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range. Dillan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dillan as he jumps to the side. Dillan stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Dillan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li. Dillan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Chong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Li shoots in but no luck this time. Li looks for a takedown but Dillan sprawls well. Dillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Li fails with a takedown attempt. A shot to de liver by Dillan. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Pete Dillan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dillan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Dillan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aamakualenalena Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aamakualenalena Robinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt. Shields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Aamakualenalena Robinson has been cut. With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses. Shields lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Shields with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Shields. Shields is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Shields pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Shields lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye. Shields lands an elbow inside. Shields lands a damaging elbow.
Aamakualenalena Robinson's cut is getting worse. Shields creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson's defenses. Shields using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shields walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Shields gets a clinch. Shields landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robinson is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shields lands a damaging elbow. Shields comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Shields using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Shields. Shields scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shields lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off. Shields lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson is rocked! Shields working the clinch nicely. Robinson is working for position but Shields cracks him with a big knee to the head! Robinson crumples up against the cage and Shields lands two more shots before the ref can save Robinson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mike Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Ash Simm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen DANZIG! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DANZIG fails in his attempt to clinch. Simm fails with the takedown. Simm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. DANZIG 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. DANZIG is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. DANZIG keeping full guard, as Simm tries to pass. DANZIG 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. DANZIG is working hard here to advance position. Simm trying to control but DANZIG is working from the bottom. DANZIG looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simm is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. DANZIG pushes Simm up against the cage in a clinch. DANZIG breaks from the clinch.
Simm shoots for a takedown but DANZIG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. DANZIG will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DANZIG gets caught flat footed, as Simm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Simm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. DANZIG keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully. Simm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. DANZIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simm trying to control but DANZIG is working from the bottom. Simm tries to free his leg and advance position but DANZIG is retaining full guard. Simm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. DANZIG keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Simm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DANZIG closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simm did well to prevent DANZIG getting side control. DANZIG is thwarting Simm's attempts to control the position. DANZIG looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. DANZIG uses his free foot to push down on Simm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Simm. Simm can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DANZIG avoids the attempt from Simm to control. DANZIG looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. DANZIG is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simm can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
DANZIG is breathing heavily. Simm is looking to improve his position but DANZIG isn't that keen on the idea. Simm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. DANZIG with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simm is looking to get to half guard. Simm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. DANZIG throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Simm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DANZIG pulls his head out easily. Simm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simm. Simm working a defensive guard here.
Simm is adopting a defensive guard. Simm is trying to keep DANZIG in close.
Simm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Simm looking for a sweep. Not yet Simm, not yet. DANZIG slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Simm trying to keep a closed guard but DANZIG is proving a slippery customer.
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 Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Simm misses with a takedown attempt and DANZIG counters with a series of strikes. Simm will be more careful next time no doubt. Simm tries for a takedown but DANZIG circles away easily and DANZIG counters with a nice double leg into half guard. DANZIG seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. DANZIG throwing shots but Simm is blocking nicely. DANZIG is looking for a kimura but Simm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DANZIG to get the leverage. DANZIG works his foot free and advances to mount. Simm wants to hold on but DANZIG pushes him away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Simm wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. DANZIG is trying to stick to Simm's back but Simm is turning into DANZIG. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in DANZIG's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Simm. DANZIG is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simm defends well. DANZIG not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Simm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Simm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DANZIG's guard. Simm is keen to just control but DANZIG is a slippery customer. Simm stops DANZIG from getting back to his feet.
DANZIG is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simm pulls his head out easily. Simm sitting and controlling from the half guard. Simm wants to free his trapped foot but DANZIG is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. DANZIG has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simm is working away from the top position though. Simm slows the pace down in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Simm fails with the takedown and DANZIG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Glen DANZIG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm. DANZIG doesn't manage to clinch there - Simm circles away.
Ash Simm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DANZIG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simm.
DANZIG dips down and scores with a jab to the body. DANZIG feints and as Simm raises his hands in defense, DANZIG changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Simm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Glen DANZIG overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. DANZIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simm looking to control.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simm is keeping the position for now. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Simm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. DANZIG drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DANZIG jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Simm manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simm throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Simm trying to control but DANZIG is having none of it. Simm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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. Simm trying to control but DANZIG is having none of it. Simm goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DANZIG is on top in guard.
Simm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simm is keeping the position for now. Simm is trying to control the position but DANZIG postures up. DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Simm is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen DANZIG dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for DANZIG. That snapped Simm's head back.
Simm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DANZIG to score an easy takedown into full guard. DANZIG has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Simm to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! DANZIG is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Simm pulls down on the head and he's put DANZIG to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ash Simm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Villa! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Richards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Richards scores with a body shot.
Villa digs a good hook to Richards's body.
Villa looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely. Richards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Villa tries to avoid it but Richards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Villa to the ground. Villa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Villa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Villa. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Richards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villa was covering up waiting for the punch and Richards finishes the takedown easily into guard. Richards forces his way into half guard. Richards is looking to advance position but Villa won't allow it. Richards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Richards is looking to advance position but Villa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Richards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villa's head. Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Richards not landing any meaningful shots this time. Villa is defending against the submission attempts here by Richards.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Villa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Richards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Villa scores with a jab to the body. Richards is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Villa drops Richards with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Richards! Villa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Rafael Villa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Wicker Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Quid! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Jodoin! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jodoin throws a jab but it's blocked by Quid. Jodoin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Quid looks to land a right hand but Jodoin moved out of range. Jodoin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jodoin checks a leg kick nicely. Jodoin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quid. Quid ducks under a wild hook from Jodoin. Nice shot lands for Quid. Quid cracks the inside of Jodoin's front leg. Jodoin throws a jab when Quid was well out of range. No luck for Jodoin with that takedown attempt. Quid throws a body kick that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Jodoin misses the target. Jodoin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice combination there by Quid.
It looks like Nelson Jodoin has been cut. Jodoin thows a body shot but no joy. Nelson Jodoin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jodoin misses with an uppercut. Quid saw that one coming. Quid lands a big head kick that sends Jodoin tumbling to the mat! Quid takes a step backwards and waves Jodoin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jodoin is rocked! Jodoin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jodoin is still on wobbly legs! Can Quid finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quid lands a front kick. Jodoin seems to have recovered his senses. Jodoin looks gassed! Jodoin throws a jab when Quid was well out of range. Quid drops Jodoin with a beautiful combination! Jodoin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quid is looking for the KO! Quid is looking to land body kicks. Quid missing with a left hand there. Jodoin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Quid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jodoin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quid. Quid obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Jodoin. Quid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jodoin throws a jab when Quid was well out of range. Jodoin shoots in and drives through. Quid sprawls well. Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Jodoin. A kick lands to the mid section there for Quid. Jodoin misses with an uppercut. Quid saw that one coming. Quid lands a nice looking body kick. Jodoin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quid lands a big head kick that sends Jodoin tumbling to the mat! Quid takes a step backwards and waves Jodoin back to his feet - he wants the finish! Jodoin blocks a jab. A big left from Jodoin misses. Jodoin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quid can pounce on him.
Jodoin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Quid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jodoin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jodoin misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quid scores with a nice body kick.
Quid throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Nelson Jodoin's cut even more. Jodoin ducks right into an uppercut from Quid. Quid cracks Jodoin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jodoin lands a nice looking body shot.
Quid keeps Jodoin at a distance using the push kick. Johnny Quid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Quid goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Quid lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quid. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Quid goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jodoin throws a body punch but Quid moves out of range. Jodoin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quid. Jodoin blocks a head kick by Quid.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jodoin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jodoin misses with a looping right. Quid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Quid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Quid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jodoin. Jodoin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Quid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jodoin. Jodoin avoids the head kick by Quid.
Quid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jodoin scores with a takedown into Quid's guard. Jodoin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jodoin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Quid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jodoin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nelson Jodoin's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jodoin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodoin misses with a double jab.
Jodoin throws out a powerful jab. Jodoin misses the jab. Nice defenses there by Quid. Jodoin misses with a combination
and Quid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jodoin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quid - that will leave a mark!
Jodoin throws a series of punches but Quid moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jodoin misses with an uppercut. Jodoin gets the takedown into side control. Quid has one of Jodoin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quid is trying to get back to half guard. Jodoin tries for a kimura but Quid is defending well. Jodoin wants to control but Quid is keeping him busy. Quid is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jodoin wants to control but Quid is keeping him busy. Jodoin is trying to get an arm triangle but Quid is defending well. Quid is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Quid throws a push kick but Jodoin slaps the foot to one side. Jodoin just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnny Quid is winning the standup battle so far. Jodoin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Good work by Jodoin as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Jodoin misses. Quid throws a wild body kick that Jodoin sees coming a mile off. Jodoin throws a jab but it's blocked by Quid. Jodoin looks to score with a jab to the body but Quid is just out of range. Jodoin thows a leg kick but Quid checks it and Quid counters with a nice kick to the body. Nice shot by Jodoin. Jodoin lands with an overhand left. Quid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jodoin blocks a head kick by Quid.
Jodoin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Quid leaves Jodoin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Quid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jodoin shoots for a takedown but Quid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jodoin avoids a kick to the body.
Quid misses with a head kick.
Jodoin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Jodoin tries for a takedown but Quid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Johnny Quid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Jodoin. Crunch! Quid slams his shin into Jodoin's torso. Jodoin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Quid lands with a kick to the temple. Jodoin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jodoin. A punch combination from Jodoin misses. Jodoin with a poor takedown and Quid counters with a slapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelson Jodoin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Nelson Jodoin's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jodoin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Jodoin throws a looping overhand right but Quid ducks down to avoid it. Quid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Quid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Quid is looking to slow Jodoin down with leg kicks. Jodoin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Quid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Quid can't keep his opponent in guard - Jodoin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Jodoin prevents Quid from improving his position. Jodoin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Quid defend it? Jodoin steps over the head and cranks it - Quid is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jodoin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelson Jodoin! Nelson Jodoin is the new bantamweight champion!
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