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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karsa Orlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sleeping Giant by Mastodon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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263 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karsa Orlong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orlong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throws and elbow that misses. Orlong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Orlong!
Orlong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Orlong from controlling successfully.
Orlong wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Orlong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlong wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is nestled in close to Orlong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orlong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Orlong is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Orlong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thompson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Orlong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Orlong any problems.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orlong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orlong works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Orlong won't allow Thompson to sweep him here.
Orlong pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Thompson has hold of Orlong's hands but Orlong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is staying active underneath Orlong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like Orlong is going to stand back up.
Orlong looks gassed!
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orlong.
Orlong trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Orlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orlong wants to clinch.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Orlong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Orlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thompson lands some shots froms side control.
Thompson throwing strikes but Orlong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Orlong's hands, connecting with Orlong's forehead.
Orlong is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Orlong is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orlong trying to control here.
Orlong is breathing heavily.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Orlong to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlong wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson works over Orlong with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Orlong blocks nicely.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Orlong is retaining full guard.
Orlong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson postures up in Orlong's guard and throws a big left but Orlong blocks it.
Orlong keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orlong keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orlong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orlong gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Orlong wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson trying to control but Orlong is working from the bottom.
Orlong wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlong keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Orlong has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Orlong being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Thompson scores with a takedown into Orlong's guard.
Orlong wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orlong wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orlong's head.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DJ Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orlong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thompson 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!
Orlong throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thompson trying to control the position but Orlong is working away.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orlong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson cracks Orlong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orlong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Orlong is avoiding damage well.
Orlong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Orlong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Orlong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Thompson landing strikes.
Orlong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Orlong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orlong being controlled for a moment.
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thompson trying to control the position but Orlong is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orlong some visible discomfort.
Thompson lands an elbow.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Orlong's temple.
Orlong is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Orlong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to score with some ground and pound. Orlong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Orlong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is working Orlong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Orlong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Orlong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Karsa Orlong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish McGibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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243 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamish McGibbs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons tries to clinch up.
McGibbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
Lyons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyons's sensitive parts.
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
McGibbs cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
Lyons thows a body shot but no joy.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGibbs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyons.
Lyons tries to clinch up but McGibbs circles away and keeps his distance.
McGibbs delivers a nice body kick.
Lyons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGibbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGibbs connects with a body shot.
Lyons fails with a takedown attempt.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGibbs.
Lyons is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGibbs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lyons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGibbs.
Hamish McGibbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
Lyons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGibbs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lyons.
Hannibal Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGibbs - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGibbs. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
McGibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGibbs. That's going to slow Lyons down.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lyons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGibbs throws a front kick that sends Lyons stumbling back into the cage.
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
McGibbs scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
McGibbs throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGibbs. That's going to slow Lyons down.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGibbs scores with a leg kick.
Lyons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lyons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGibbs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
McGibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lyons will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyons's sensitive parts.
McGibbs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lyons takes a step back to recover.
McGibbs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGibbs is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
McGibbs throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
McGibbs is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
McGibbs feints and then cracks Lyons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyons down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGibbs. That's going to slow Lyons down.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
Lyons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
McGibbs scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGibbs.
Lyons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGibbs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lyons.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGibbs.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
Lyons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGibbs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lyons will feel that in the morning.
McGibbs lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
A head kick from McGibbs lands but Lyons takes it in his stride.
McGibbs lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lyons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
McGibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
Crunch! McGibbs slams his shin into Lyons's torso.
A good leg kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGibbs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGibbs.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
McGibbs lands a high kick!
McGibbs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lyons's head.
Nice body kick from McGibbs.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McGibbs dominated that 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.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
McGibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
Hamish McGibbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from McGibbs. No joy for Lyons on that attempt.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by McGibbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGibbs throws a leg kick which misses Lyons's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyons tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
McGibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from McGibbs lands but Lyons takes it in his stride.
McGibbs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lyons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGibbs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lyons.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
McGibbs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGibbs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
McGibbs throws a leg kick which misses Lyons's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyons tries to avoid it.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGibbs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGibbs.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage!
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGibbs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyons's sensitive parts.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyons's sensitive parts.
McGibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGibbs.
McGibbs is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGibbs - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGibbs. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! McGibbs slams his shin into Lyons's torso.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGibbs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGibbs lands a head kick!
Lyons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGibbs connects with a high kick.
A head kick from McGibbs lands but Lyons takes it in his stride.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGibbs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from McGibbs lands but Lyons takes it in his stride.
McGibbs cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lyons.
McGibbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGibbs. Lyons shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by McGibbs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGibbs - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGibbs. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGibbs.
McGibbs connects with a high kick.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
McGibbs with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
McGibbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage!
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
McGibbs lands a head kick!
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from McGibbs.
Lyons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGibbs pushes Lyons away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs scores with a leg kick.
Lyons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGibbs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGibbs scores with a leg kick.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGibbs throws a head kick that Lyons semi-blocks.
Lyons needs to keep his hands up - McGibbs had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGibbs.
Lyons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyons's sensitive parts.
McGibbs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lyons's head.
McGibbs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lyons takes a step back to recover.
Lyons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGibbs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
McGibbs feints and then cracks Lyons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyons down.
Lyons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McGibbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lyons throws out the jab.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGibbs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyons wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McGibbs. No joy for Lyons on that attempt.
McGibbs lands a high kick!
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
Lyons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGibbs can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from McGibbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGibbs throws a head kick that Lyons semi-blocks.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGibbs cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGibbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGibbs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGibbs scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGibbs throws a head kick that Lyons semi-blocks.
McGibbs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lyons's sensitive parts.
McGibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGibbs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Lyons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
McGibbs thows a body kick. Lyons tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGibbs!
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lyons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGibbs. That one must have hurt.
McGibbs cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGibbs - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGibbs. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGibbs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGibbs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGibbs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lyons.
McGibbs cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
Hannibal Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGibbs - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGibbs. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs thuds a left hand into Lyons's body.
McGibbs thumps Lyons with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGibbs.
McGibbs lands with a kick to the temple. Lyons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGibbs is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by McGibbs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGibbs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lyons if he has to take too many more of those.
McGibbs scores with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by McGibbs.
Lyons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McGibbs. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGibbs, right into the meat.
McGibbs cracks Lyons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGibbs scoring well with a low kick there.
McGibbs feints and then cracks Lyons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyons down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
Lyons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGibbs.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage!
Lyons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGibbs. McGibbs obviously looking to wear him down.
McGibbs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lyons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lyons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs scores with a hook to the body. Lyons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGibbs counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
McGibbs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
McGibbs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGibbs. Lyons shrugs it off though.
McGibbs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGibbs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGibbs.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
McGibbs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGibbs scores with a body shot.
McGibbs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lyons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by McGibbs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGibbs is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
McGibbs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyons. That did some damage!
McGibbs fakes the leg kick and cracks Lyons in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGibbs.
McGibbs scores with a leg kick.
McGibbs throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGibbs lands an overhand right.
McGibbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
McGibbs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyons tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGibbs scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish McGibbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGibbs 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 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamish McGibbs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Vickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vickson's choice of entrance music: Can't be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sal Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Vickson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vickson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crosby's guard.
Crosby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vickson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vickson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vickson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Vickson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crosby.
Vickson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crosby manages to get himself to full guard.
Vickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crosby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vickson throwing strikes from guard but Crosby blocks nicely.
Vickson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vickson throws and elbow that misses. Crosby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vickson's guard. Nice move by Crosby!
Vickson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vickson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vickson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Vickson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vickson striking off his back.
Vickson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vickson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vickson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vickson trying to strike off his back.
Vickson wants to sweep but no luck.
Crosby trying to control but Vickson is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crosby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vickson.
Vickson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vickson.
Vickson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vickson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vickson lands with a punch from half guard.
Crosby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crosby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vickson thows a big elbow that misses.
Crosby scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vickson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crosby was covering up waiting for the punch and Vickson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby wants to sweep but no luck.
Vickson distracts Crosby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Crosby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vickson is working Crosby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vickson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crosby is fending him off so far but Vickson persists. Nope, Crosby circles away and we're back to standing.
Vickson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crosby sprawls well initially but Vickson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vickson looks to land a strike but Crosby avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vickson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crosby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vickson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vickson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vickson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crosby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vickson passes to side control.
Crosby is trying to buck Vickson off.
Crosby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vickson's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Vickson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crosby doesn't manage to clinch there - Vickson circles away.
Vickson scores with a takedown into Crosby's guard.
Crosby has momentary wrist control but Vickson slips an elbow through the middle.
Crosby 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.
Quinton Vickson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crosby trying to control the position.
Crosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vickson stands up over Crosby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crosby 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.
Vickson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vickson looks for a takedown but Crosby sprawls well.
Vickson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crosby sprawls well initially but Vickson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crosby pushes Vickson off and gets back to his feet.
Vickson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crosby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vickson somewhat.
Vickson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crosby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vickson working the strikes but Crosby uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vickson throws a strike but Crosby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vickson throws a big right hand that misses.
Vickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crosby's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vickson postures up.
Vickson thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vickson postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vickson shoots in but Crosby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sal Crosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Vickson.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Crosby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crosby jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vickson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crosby cracks Vickson with a big right hand but Vickson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vickson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vickson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vickson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Crosby presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crosby lands a big shot there that rocks Vickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crosby landing strikes from the mount and Vickson is in trouble!
Vickson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crosby. What's that going to do exactly?
Crosby controlling from mount.
Crosby landing strikes from the mount and Vickson is in trouble!
Crosby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vickson hang on?
Vickson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vickson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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.
Crosby looking to finish Vickson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vickson!
Crosby working the ground and pound effectively.
Vickson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Crosby. What's that going to do exactly?
Crosby working Vickson over with strikes here.
Crosby trying to control but Vickson is having none of it.
Crosby unloading with bombs!
Crosby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crosby throwing strikes here but Vickson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vickson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crosby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quinton Vickson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Crosby fails with the takedown
and Vickson counters with a shoot takedown. Crosby fights it but they end up in guard.
Vickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crosby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crosby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vickson is controlling him.
Vickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crosby 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.
Crosby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vickson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crosby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vickson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crosby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crosby thows a big elbow that misses.
Vickson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vickson striking off his back but it's not causing Crosby any problems.
Crosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vickson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vickson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vickson with a poor takedown
and Crosby counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vickson won't be happy with that.
Crosby working the ground and pound from side control.
Crosby is looking to take a break and control but Vickson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vickson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Vickson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vickson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vickson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crosby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crosby stands up and beckons Vickson to his feet.
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.
Vickson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crosby is looking for a sweep.
Crosby regains half guard, as Vickson was trying to land strikes.
Vickson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crosby to regain full guard.
Vickson throws a strike but Crosby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crosby drops back looking for a leg! Vickson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vickson manages to kick Crosby off! Crosby jumps back into Vickson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vickson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Crosby is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Sal Crosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vickson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vickson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vickson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vickson trying to strike off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crosby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vickson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crosby is trying to control the action in half guard but Vickson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crosby is really struggling to control Vickson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crosby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quinton Vickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vickson is looking for a sweep. Crosby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crosby throwing shots but Vickson is blocking nicely.
Vickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crosby.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crosby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vickson!
Crosby with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vickson tries to hold on but Crosby pushes him away.
Vickson tries to reverse the position but Crosby maintains control.
Vickson wants to control but Crosby is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Crosby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vickson 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... Quinton Vickson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Makua Koa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Zissou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zissou has chosen Lightning Strike Rescue as his entrance music. Makua Koa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makua Koa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kingsley Zissou!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zissou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koa as he jumps to the side.
Koa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Koa leaves Zissou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koa misses with a takedown attempt
and Zissou counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Koa's guard now.
Koa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zissou.
Zissou wants to control from the top but Koa keeps moving.
Zissou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zissou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zissou passes into half guard.
Zissou passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zissou has isolated one of Koa's arms. Koa looking to fight him off but Zissou twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kingsley Zissou!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Prennd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Prennd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries to work over Prennd's front leg with a kick but Prennd checks it.
Prennd tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Prennd avoids them all with ease.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens with a poor takedown
and Prennd counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stevens!
Stevens is trying to stand up.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prennd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevens tries to buck Prennd off so he can stand up but Prennd has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Stevens falls backwards, slamming Prennd to the mat but Prennd holds on tight! Stevens is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Prennd!
BJ Prennd is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snider has chosen i can walk on water i can fly- basshunter as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Maloney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Snider!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney throws the left hand but Snider avoids the punch easily.
Maloney connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Drake Snider has been cut.
Maloney throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Snider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maloney throws out a loose jab but Snider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maloney clinches with his opponent.
Maloney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Maloney on the inside.
Snider is rocked!
Snider wants to break free but Maloney has control.
Snider is still on wobbly legs! Can Maloney finish him?
Snider tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
Snider seems to have recovered his senses.
Maloney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maloney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maloney taking a breather.
Snider has Maloney pressed against the cage, preventing Maloney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maloney stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Maloney.
Maloney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Maloney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maloney is looking to break free of the clinch but Snider has double underhooks.
Snider prevents Maloney from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Maloney.
Maloney stalls.
Snider stalling in the clinch but Maloney improves position.
Snider can't break the clinch.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Snider won't allow it.
Maloney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snider breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maloney controlling the position well.
Maloney wants to improve his position but Snider is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Snider jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Maloney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Snider's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maloney misses with a hook. Snider ducked under it nicely.
Snider tries to clinch up but Maloney circles away and keeps his distance.
Maloney fails with the takedown
and Snider counters with a takedown into side control.
Snider taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Snider has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney struggling a bit here.
Maloney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Maloney's face as Snider controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Maloney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snider works to advance to full mount. Maloney defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maloney can't escape the position.
Snider content just to control the position here.
Maloney tries to hold on but Snider pushes him away.
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.
Maloney tries to reverse the position but Snider maintains control.
Snider controlling his opponent.
Maloney is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Snider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Snider's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maloney throws a leg kick but Snider moved away.
Maloney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maloney misses with a takedown attempt
and Snider counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maloney!
Snider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snider tries to control but Maloney wriggling away.
Maloney is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Maloney wants to control but Snider is having none of it.
Maloney can't escape the position.
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.
Maloney is working hard here to advance position.
Maloney wants to control but Snider is having none of it.
Snider controlling the position easily from mount.
Maloney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maloney tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maloney's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Maloney wants to control but Snider is having none of it.
Snider tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Snider really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Snider'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.
Maloney throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Snider colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Maloney as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Snider is left battered and dazed whilst Maloney and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Maloney!
Patrick Maloney is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amsel Socamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Long could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Amsel Socamo's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Long!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Socamo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long is looking to clinch but Socamo is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Long.
Long looks to land a body kick but Socamo moved away.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Socamo throws an overhand right that lands on Long's shoulder, as Long tries to avoid the shot.
Long takes one on the button.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Socamo looks to throw the jab but Long is out of range.
Socamo lands a jab to the head.
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!
Socamo slips a jab and a cross from Long.
Long on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Long is looking to clinch but Socamo is avoiding it.
Long tries to clinch but Socamo moves out of range.
Socamo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Long walks straight into a right hand from Socamo - that's dropped him! Socamo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Long from any more punishment! Long complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amsel Socamo!
Amsel Socamo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between cain insane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Rando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cain insane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, cain insane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Rando!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
insane throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
insane throws a head kick but Rando moves out of range.
Rando scores with a decent looking hook.
Rando throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rando throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rando lands a right hook to the body.
insane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
cain insane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from insane.
insane tries to keep at a distance but Rando has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rando tries to break free but insane pushes him back against the cage.
Rando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rando keeps the fight on the outside.
insane throws a push kick but Rando slaps the foot to one side.
insane shoots in but Rando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but insane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
insane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
insane lands a takedown into guard.
insane trying to control but Rando is working from the bottom.
insane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
insane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rando wants to stand but insane is controlling the position.
insane controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
insane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rando is looking to stand up but insane isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
insane avoids the head kick by Rando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
insane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rando counters with an inside leg kick.
insane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rando did well to prevent insane getting side control.
insane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
insane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
insane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rando does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rando can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
insane wants to pass the guard but Rando is defending well.
Rando is staying active underneath insane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
insane throws a hook but Rando blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
insane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rando's sensitive parts.
insane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan Rando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rando tries to clinch up.
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 cain insane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rando tries to clinch up but insane circles away and keeps his distance.
Rando lands a nice looking body shot.
Rando moves out of range of the leg kick from insane.
Rando lands a head kick. insane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
insane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rando was covering up waiting for the punch and insane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
insane throwing strikes from guard but Rando blocks nicely.
insane wants to pass the guard but Rando is keeping the position.
insane is stalling in the full guard.
Rando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with insane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rando pushes insane off and gets back to his feet.
Rando tries to close the distance and clinch but insane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
insane misses with a jab to the body
and Rando counters with a flying knee. Nice.
insane looks for a takedown but Rando sprawls well.
insane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rando is fending him off so far but insane persists. Nope, Rando circles away and we're back to standing.
insane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cain insane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
insane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rando counters by moving into the clinch.
Rando breaks from the clinch.
Rando wants to clinch up but insane keeps it at a distance.
insane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
insane wants to clinch but Rando slips to the side
and Rando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rando lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
insane blocks a head kick by Rando.
Rando bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of insane's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
insane misses with a jab, cross combination.
insane shoots for a takedown but Rando saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
cain insane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Rando.
Rando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
insane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
insane misses with a body kick.
Rando lands a head kick. insane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
insane avoids the head kick by Rando.
Rando lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before insane has time to react.
Rando swats away the attempt to clinch by insane.
insane has a takedown stuffed.
insane circles away from the clinch attempt.
insane blocks a head kick by Rando.
insane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rando tries to avoid it but insane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rando to the ground. Rando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
insane avoids the head kick by Rando.
insane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rando's waist but Rando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing insane off to one side.
Rando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
insane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rando's waist but Rando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing insane off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Rando scores with a four punch combination!
Rando fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Rando.
insane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
insane tries for a takedown but Rando sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rando instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rando has had enough of the clinch but insane keeps him there for the moment.
insane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rando pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
insane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rando defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Rando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
insane drops his hands momentarily and Rando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
insane tries to clinch up but Rando circles away and keeps his distance.
Rando forces insane back against the cage and clinches.
insane goes for a takedown attempt but Rando pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but insane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
insane shoots in looking for a takedown. Rando tries to sprawl out of it but insane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
insane throws a sloppy head kick and Rando moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
insane misses with a few strikes there.
Rando doesn't manage to clinch there - insane circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rando.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rando throws a head kick that half lands.
insane misses the shot to the body.
Rando tries to clinch up.
Rando looks to clinch
and insane counters with a one-two to the body.
insane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rando is fending him off so far but insane persists. Nope, Rando circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for cain insane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
insane avoids the head kick by Rando.
Rando misses with a head kick.
insane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rando lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rando.
insane works the jab nicely.
insane avoids the head kick by Rando.
insane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
insane throws a hook but Rando avoids it easily.
insane takes a kick to the side of the head.
insane looks for a takedown but Rando sprawls well.
Rando cracks the inside of insane's front leg.
insane looks for a takedown but Rando sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Rando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from insane.
insane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rando lands a head kick!
Rando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rando uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
insane tries to land a body kick
and Rando counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. insane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
insane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rando closes the distance and clinches.
Rando breaks from the clinch.
Dan Rando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
insane gets a takedown into half guard.
insane is keen to just control but Rando is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
insane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rando defending well though.
insane slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Rando really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rando throws a sloppy head kick
and insane counters with a thumping low kick.
Rando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
insane shoots in for a double leg but Rando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rando throws a half hearted mid kick.
insane shoots in but no luck this time.
insane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rando throws a leg kick which misses insane's front leg but catches the back leg as insane tries to avoid it.
Rando looks to land a combination but insane avoids it well.
insane clobbers Rando with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rando plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
insane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - insane lands in his opponent's guard.
Rando keeping moving, preventing insane from controlling successfully.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rando avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
insane forces his way into half guard.
insane moves into full mount! Rando won't be happy about that!
insane trying to control but Rando is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
insane controlling the position easily from mount.
insane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
insane wants to take Rando's back here but Rando is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rando is squirming around, avoiding insane's attempts to control the action.
insane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
insane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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.
insane raining down shots from the mount!
insane controlling the pace for now.
insane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rando hang on?
insane looking to control but Rando is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cain insane had his way with Dan Rando in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rando lands a nice hook to insane's body. insane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rando lands a jab.
Rando stuffs the takedown.
Rando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rando connects with a high kick.
Rando fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rando lands a nice shot to the body.
Rando pushes insane up against the cage in a clinch.
insane effectively controlling the action here.
Rando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rando is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down insane rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
insane throws a leg kick which misses Rando's front leg but catches the back leg as Rando tries to avoid it.
insane 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.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
insane wants to control from the top but Rando keeps moving.
insane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rando's guard.
cain insane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
insane trying to control the action but Rando is working from the bottom.
insane wants to pass to mount but Rando is defending the position.
Still in half guard, insane seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
insane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rando for as long as he can get away with.
insane trying to control from half guard but Rando is working away.
insane drops an elbow to the side of Rando's head.
insane wants to take a breather but Rando is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. cain insane just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
insane slips a jab and a cross from Rando.
Rando connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - insane scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Dan Rando has been cut.
insane is looking to clinch.
Rando stuffs the takedown attempt from insane. insane gets slowly back to his feet.
insane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
insane misses with a leg kick
and Rando makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
insane tries to move into range but Rando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
insane throws a head kick that misses.
Rando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
insane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than insane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
insane controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
insane working for a submission but Rando is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
cain insane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think insane 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 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cain insane!
cain insane retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Soule (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Bitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Soule!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franklin Bitter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soule to the mat! Soule manages to get full guard.
Bitter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bitter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bitter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soule dives on top into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bitter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soule wants to pass the guard but Bitter is keeping the position.
Bitter keeping moving, preventing Soule from controlling successfully.
Soule drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bitter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bitter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bitter!
Soule manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soule working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bitter's thigh. Bitter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Soule could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Soule stopping the sweep attempt from Bitter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soule postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bitter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soule, into his guard.
Bitter preventing the sweep.
Bitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soule has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bitter has managed to get both his arms back between Soule's legs - danger averted.
Soule is trying to control the position but Bitter postures up.
Bitter drops back looking for a leg! Soule is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soule manages to kick Bitter off! Bitter jumps back into Soule's guard.
Bitter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bitter looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soule looking for a guillotine here but Bitter defends easily.
Bitter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soule is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soule has escaped and now he's on top!
Soule wants to pass the guard but Bitter is keeping the position.
Soule drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soule jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soule pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitter is keeping the position for now.
Soule 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.
Soule trying to control but Bitter is working from the bottom.
Soule looking to pass the guard.
Soule trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soule closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soule lands in his opponent's guard.
Soule drops back looking for a leg! Bitter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitter manages to kick Soule off! Soule jumps back into Bitter's guard.
Soule sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bitter is trying to control the position but Soule postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Soule dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soule throws a combination. Bitter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bitter misses with a takedown
and Soule counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Soule tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitter is retaining full guard.
Bitter keeping moving, preventing Soule from controlling successfully.
Soule drops back looking for a leg! Bitter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitter manages to kick Soule off! Soule jumps back into Bitter's guard.
Bitter being controlled here, momentarily.
Soule drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bitter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bitter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bitter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bitter is breathing heavily.
Soule manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soule looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soule might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soule looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soule works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bitter 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.
Soule looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soule has his feet on Bitter's thighs here. He's pushed Bitter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bitter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Soule!
Sam Soule retains his heavyweight title!
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