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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Shield. Peter Monson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Mackey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mackey circles away.
Mackey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monson as he jumps to the side.
Mackey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monson. That's going to slow Mackey down.
Mackey moves in looking to clinch but Monson pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Monson.
Mackey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mackey somewhat.
Monson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monson moves in looking to clinch but Mackey pushes him off.
Mackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Monson leaves Mackey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Mackey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackey swats away the attempt to clinch by Monson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackey jabs Monson right on the nose. Monson blinks but takes it well.
Mackey works the jab nicely.
Mackey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Mackey.
Monson moves in looking to clinch but Mackey pushes him off.
Mackey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mackey somewhat.
Mackey with a nice cross.
It looks like Peter Monson has been cut.
Monson tries to clinch there but Mackey circles away.
Mackey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monson tries to avoid it but Mackey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monson to the ground. Monson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackey punishes Monson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mackey closes the distance and clinches.
Monson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monson tries to land a knee to the head but Mackey blocks with his arms.
Monson looks gassed!
Mackey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mackey dodges an elbow strike from Monson.
Monson looking to throw knees to the head but Mackey is blocking nicely.
Mackey blocks an elbow strike from Monson.
Monson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mackey's efforts to push away.
Mackey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mackey can't break the clinch.
Mackey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mackey tries to score a body lock takedown but Monson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mackey breaks from the clinch.
Mackey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mackey cracks Monson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monson is looking to clinch.
Mackey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackey trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson controls Mackey momentarily but Mackey frees himself.
Mackey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monson is proving hard to escape from.
Mackey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mackey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monson, up you get!
Mackey tries to clinch but Monson is having none of it.
Monson avoids the head kick by Mackey.
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.
Mackey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mackey throws out a leg kick but Monson moves out of range and Mackey only half commits.
Vic Mackey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackey works over Monson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mackey tries to close the distance and clinch but Monson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mackey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monson as he jumps to the side.
Mackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monson defends it nicely.
Mackey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Monson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackey scores with a punch to the head.
Mackey lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mackey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Monson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mackey lands with a straight right. Monson didn't see that one coming.
Vic Mackey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mackey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackey steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Monson is out on his feet! Mackey sets himself and nearly takes Monson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vic Mackey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocop kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wild Boys. Mikey Crocop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Jones's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop clinches with his opponent.
Crocop is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Crocop tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Crocop back against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Crocop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to circle away but Crocop has him pinned against the cage.
Crocop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Crocop lands a nice shot to the body.
Crocop throws a head kick that misses.
Crocop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocop gets a clinch.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Crocop.
Crocop is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Crocop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Crocop.
Jones slips under a jab from Crocop.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Crocop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Mikey Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crocop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crocop.
Crocop misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crocop throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crocop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crocop tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Crocop is controlling the position.
Crocop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Crocop has him pressed against the cage.
Crocop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crocop clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Crocop is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocop wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Crocop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crocop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mikey Crocop has been cut.
Mikey Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocop misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Crocop throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crocop throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crocop throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Crocop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crocop tries to clinch up.
Crocop moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Crocop.
Crocop misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Crocop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones shoots in but Crocop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikey Crocop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones tries for a takedown but Crocop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crocop is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Crocop scores with a four punch combination!
Mikey Crocop is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Crocop has him pressed against the cage.
Crocop tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones prevents Crocop from breaking the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones wants to stand but Crocop has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crocop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Crocop has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crocop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crocop wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones wanted to stand there but Crocop had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crocop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crocop tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Crocop.
It looks like James Jones has been cut.
Crocop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones defending well as Crocop loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocop wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikey Crocop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jones.
Crocop cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crocop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crocop wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikey Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination. Crocop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crocop lands a lovely overhand right.
Crocop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Crocop backing up. Crocop nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Crocop misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Crocop is avoiding it.
Jones throws a right hand that Crocop ducks under and follows up with a left that Crocop also avoids with ease.
Crocop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crocop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Crocop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Crocop sprawls well.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Crocop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crocop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Crocop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Crocop persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Crocop sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Crocop sprawls well.
Crocop throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Crocop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crocop.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt.
Crocop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crocop is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crocop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crocop.
Crocop breaks from the clinch.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Crocop scores with a nice head shot.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Crocop backpedaling.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crocop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Crocop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocop misses the body punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Crocop stuffs the takedown.
Crocop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crocop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Crocop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Crocop.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crocop darts in trying to clinch
and Jones moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working aggressively here.
Crocop tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Crocop drops back down to his feet.
Jones prevents Crocop from breaking the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Crocop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crocop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Crocop manages to break the clinch.
Crocop throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Crocop.
Crocop wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Mikey Crocop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but Crocop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Crocop.
Crocop throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Crocop shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Crocop breaks from the clinch.
Crocop throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Crocop tries to clinch up
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Crocop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crocop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Egans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gerald Egans!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene lands a head shot.
Egans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egans is out of range.
A shot to the body from Greene misses
and Egans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Egans is trying to trip Greene. He has hold of a leg but Greene is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Egans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.
Greene is looking to stand up but Egans isn't so interested in that idea.
Egans trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene keeping full guard, as Egans tries to pass.
Egans throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Egans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greene connects with a crisp jab.
Greene lands with a cross.
Egans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Egans avoids the body shot from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Egans's head.
Egans is rocked!
Adam Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene tries to bum rush Egans with a series of wild strikes but Egans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene misses with the combination.
Greene misses with a body shot
and Egans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene throws a body punch but Egans moves out of range.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Egans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greene is trying to stall.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egans tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Egans's takedown attempt.
Adam Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Egans.
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Egans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greene to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Egans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene misses with a hook.
Greene thows a leg kick but Egans checks it
and Egans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Egans.
Egans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Egans tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egans is working for takedown but Greene is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greene slows down the pace here.
Greene scores with a shot to the side of Egans's head.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Egans.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egans tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egans looks gassed!
Greene manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Egans's shoulder, as Egans tries to avoid the shot.
Egans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Egans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Egans counters by clinching up.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Egans's takedown attempt.
Egans is trying to drag Greene to the mat but Greene just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Egans has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egans wants a takedown but no success here.
Greene stops a takedown attempt from Egans.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egans being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Greene dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Egans takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egans.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Egans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Egans blocks a jab.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Egans is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
Greene drops Egans with a naaaaasty hook - Egans is in real trouble here! Greene dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Greene!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger comes to the cage accompanied by Real American. Lex Luger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Luger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Parker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker shoots in and drives through. Luger sprawls well.
Parker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lex Luger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luger with a dominant takedown and that's winded Parker.
Luger working some strikes from top position.
Luger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Luger passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Luger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luger working for a submission but Parker is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Parker has his hands clasped together but Luger breaks the hold and Parker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Luger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lex Luger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benisato Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benisato Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Penn was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage being controlled here momentarily.
Rage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rage wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Rage passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rage's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to escape the position.
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Penn punches the canvas rather than the man.
Rage fending off the submission attempt from Penn.
Penn looking to break Rage's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rage remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rage is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is controlling the position but Rage somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rage defends it well.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn looks gassed!
Rage is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Rage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn wants to take a breather but Rage is having none of it.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Rage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rage has Penn in his guard.
Rage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benisato Rage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rage swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rage sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Rage defends the submission attempt.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage manages to get to full guard.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn is pushing down on Rage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rage is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Rage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage gets back to full guard.
Rage controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Rage manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Penn!
Penn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Penn prevents Rage from getting a body triangle.
Rage keeps control of the position as Penn tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Penn hold on?!
Rage trying to control.
Rage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Penn is defending well though. Rage let's go of the attempt for now.
Rage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage cracks Penn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Penn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rage trying to control.
Benisato Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn tries to break free.
Rage wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Rage is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Rage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn 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.
Rage working a defensive guard but Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rage regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.
Rage is looking to improve his position.
Rage tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Rage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rage is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rage avoid being mounted?
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rage tries to clinch but Penn moves away
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rage is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage moves into full guard.
Penn trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rage 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.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Penn counters by clinching up.
Penn successfully pulls guard.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diablo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazardi comes to the cage accompanied by Avain - Kuka On Esko. Azman Hazardi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diablo Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hazardi looking to sit in guard and control but Rage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rage stands up from Hazardi's guard - Rage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hazardi clinches up against the cage.
Rage tries to break free but Hazardi pushes him back against the cage.
Rage wants to get back to striking at distance but Hazardi won't allow it.
Hazardi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hazardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hazardi is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazardi trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Hazardi looking to sit in guard and control but Rage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rage preventing the sweep.
Hazardi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazardi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage misses with a straight right.
Rage tries for a takedown but Hazardi circles away easily
and Hazardi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hazardi!
Hazardi shoots in and bounces Rage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hazardi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hazardi stopping the sweep attempt from Rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hazardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Rage has his foot on Hazardi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazardi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hazardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rage looking to control.
Hazardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazardi throws a strike but Rage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hazardi pulls Rage in close to his closed guard and prevents Rage from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazardi has wrist control.
Hazardi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazardi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazardi is pulling down on Rage's head. It's preventing any offense from Rage, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azman Hazardi dominated that round.
That's time! Hazardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hazardi swinging wildly here.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazardi.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Hazardi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hazardi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rage counters with a takedown into side control.
Hazardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hazardi struggling a bit here.
Hazardi defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hazardi won't allow Rage to pass to mount.
Rage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hazardi wants to control but Rage is keeping busy.
Hazardi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rage's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rage breaks Hazardi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hazardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Hazardi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rage's guard.
Rage is wriggling around but Hazardi manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage is looking to control Hazardi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rage avoid being mounted?
Hazardi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rage defending well though.
Hazardi prevents Rage from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi wants to pass to mount but Rage is defending the position.
Rage is looking to control Hazardi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rage avoid being mounted?
Hazardi working the head and body with strikes.
Hazardi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rage has recovered full guard.
Hazardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hazardi 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hazardi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hazardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi is in close to Rage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Hazardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rage has escaped and now he's on top!
Rage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diablo Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hazardi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rage counters with a one-two to the body.
Rage shoots and misses
and Hazardi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazardi is working for an americana but Rage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hazardi was thinking about the submission.
Azman Hazardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazardi looking to pass the guard.
Rage trying to keep a closed guard but Hazardi is proving a slippery customer.
Rage has his foot on Hazardi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazardi works his way back into a safe position though.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazardi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hazardi blocks the body kick.
Rage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hazardi.
Rage darts in and clinches Hazardi up against the cage.
Rage pulls guard.
Hazardi trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage keeping full guard, as Hazardi tries to pass.
Hazardi is in close to Rage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hazardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Rage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hazardi's guard.
Rage is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hazardi is on top in guard.
Hazardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage trying to control the position.
Hazardi won't allow Rage to sweep him here.
Hazardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazardi throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
Hazardi wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi throws and elbow that misses. Rage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hazardi's guard. Nice move by Rage!
Rage looking to sit in guard and control but Hazardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rage trying to keep a closed guard but Hazardi is proving a slippery customer.
Hazardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rage has escaped and now he's on top!
Rage wants to control from the top but Hazardi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hazardi seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazardi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azman Hazardi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hazardi 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azman Hazardi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Calvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampake Jakkisonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakkisonni has chosen Eminem - Not afraid as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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25
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Theodore Calvin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampake Jakkisonni!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Rampake Jakkisonni has been cut.
Calvin cracks Jakkisonni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calvin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakkisonni. Jakkisonni gets slowly back to his feet.
Calvin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakkisonni walks into a straight right hand from Calvin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakkisonni throws a nice looking combination but Calvin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calvin misses with a two punch combination.
Calvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakkisonni.
Calvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jakkisonni.
A jab from Calvin finds it's way through Jakkisonni's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakkisonni.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jakkisonni.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampake Jakkisonni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a double leg but Calvin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theodore Calvin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakkisonni looks gassed!
Calvin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jakkisonni.
Jakkisonni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calvin holds on and takes a little breather.
Calvin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jakkisonni is looking to control Calvin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakkisonni avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni has a hand on Calvin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Calvin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Calvin prevents Jakkisonni from getting the reversal.
Jakkisonni tries to hold on but Calvin pushes him away.
Jakkisonni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jakkisonni wants to control but Calvin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin controlling from the full mount.
Jakkisonni can't escape the position.
Calvin content just to control the position here.
Calvin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jakkisonni can't escape the position.
Calvin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jakkisonni tries to hold on but Calvin postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Calvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampake Jakkisonni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Calvin.
Calvin slaps away a takedown attempt from Jakkisonni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theodore Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calvin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakkisonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakkisonni closes the distance and clinches up with Calvin, looking for a takedown. Jakkisonni pushes Calvin against the cage but Calvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampake Jakkisonni.
A combination from Calvin does no damage.
Calvin misses with a wild combination.
Calvin throws a right hand that Jakkisonni ducks under and follows up with a left that Jakkisonni also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown but Calvin shows good takedown defense.
Calvin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calvin dips to his left and cracks Jakkisonni with an uppercut!
Calvin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calvin leaves Jakkisonni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jakkisonni is breathing heavily.
Calvin throws a series of punches but Jakkisonni moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jakkisonni.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown but Calvin shows good takedown defense.
Calvin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calvin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Calvin scores with a one two! Jakkisonni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Rampake Jakkisonni's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvin scores with a hook to the body. Jakkisonni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calvin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Calvin duly obliges.
Jakkisonni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Calvin as he connects with a hook.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakkisonni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jakkisonni tries to pull guard but Calvin holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakkisonni drops back down to his feet.
Calvin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Calvin. No joy for Jakkisonni on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jakkisonni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Calvin is positioning himself well to prevent Jakkisonni advancing to mount.
Jakkisonni with the ground and pound but Calvin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Calvin is looking to stand up but Jakkisonni isn't so interested in that idea.
Jakkisonni wants to pass the guard but Calvin is keeping the position.
Jakkisonni lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni throwing strikes but missing.
Jakkisonni tries to free his leg and advance position but Calvin is retaining full guard.
Jakkisonni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jakkisonni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Calvin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jakkisonni has Calvin in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakkisonni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Calvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rampake Jakkisonni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Calvin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jakkisonni lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jakkisonni misses with a head shot.
Jakkisonni throwing strikes but Calvin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jakkisonni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calvin sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakkisonni trying to control from half guard but Calvin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakkisonni is working for a submission of some sort.
Calvin moves into full guard.
Jakkisonni throws a strike but Calvin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin tries to stand but Jakkisonni is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakkisonni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calvin won't allow Jakkisonni to sweep him here.
Jakkisonni controlling Calvin's posture.
Jakkisonni is trying to keep Calvin in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calvin won't allow Jakkisonni to sweep him here.
Calvin is fighting to break Jakkisonni's control of his arms but Jakkisonni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Calvin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jakkisonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jakkisonni wants to control but Calvin passes easily into half guard.
Jakkisonni tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Calvin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calvin prevents Jakkisonni from getting the reversal.
Jakkisonni tries to lock up and control but Calvin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rampake Jakkisonni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calvin prevents Jakkisonni from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakkisonni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calvin controlling from the full mount.
Jakkisonni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampake Jakkisonni really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampake Jakkisonni'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.
Jakkisonni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calvin is fending him off so far but Jakkisonni persists. Nope, Calvin circles away and we're back to standing.
Calvin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jakkisonni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jakkisonni.
Jakkisonni throws and elbow that misses. Calvin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jakkisonni's guard. Nice move by Calvin!
Calvin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calvin is fighting to break Jakkisonni's control of his arms but Jakkisonni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jakkisonni working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakkisonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jakkisonni is on top in guard.
Calvin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jakkisonni is desperately trying to improve his position but Calvin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jakkisonni is squirming around, avoiding Calvin's attempts to control the action.
Jakkisonni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calvin controlling from the full mount.
Jakkisonni tries to hold on but Calvin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni is desperately trying to improve his position but Calvin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calvin controlling the pace for now.
Jakkisonni tries to lock up and control but Calvin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Calvin controlling from the full mount.
Jakkisonni is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calvin controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampake Jakkisonni dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rampake Jakkisonni's cut.
That's time! Calvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Calvin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakkisonni circles away quickly and effectively.
Calvin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakkisonni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theodore Calvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakkisonni shoots in for a double leg but Calvin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calvin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calvin misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calvin.
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.
Jakkisonni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calvin avoids it really well and circles away.
Calvin throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakkisonni shoots for a double leg takedown but Calvin sprawls well. He's pushed Jakkisonni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodore Calvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampake Jakkisonni.
Good standup being displayed there by Calvin as he connects with a hook.
Calvin lands with a nice combination. Jakkisonni backs away looking to recover.
Calvin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Calvin misses with a double jab.
Calvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calvin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jakkisonni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jakkisonni moves into full mount! Calvin won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin blocking the ground and pound.
Jakkisonni throwing strikes here but Calvin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jakkisonni sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jakkisonni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Calvin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Calvin and Jakkisonni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Calvin stops Jakkisonni from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakkisonni misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Calvin regains half guard, as Jakkisonni was trying to land strikes.
Jakkisonni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calvin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jakkisonni throwing shots but Calvin is blocking nicely.
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.
Jakkisonni is just content to waste time from the top position. Calvin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jakkisonni throws a strike but Calvin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jakkisonni working a defensive guard here.
Calvin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calvin 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... Theodore Calvin!
Theodore Calvin retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaldo Laitamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamos has chosen The Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jace Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masaldo Laitamos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitamos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laitamos misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a takedown into side control.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laitamos is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laitamos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wright's guard! Nice work there by Laitamos!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitamos is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Laitamos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laitamos pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitamos is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laitamos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laitamos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laitamos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitamos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright looking to control.
Laitamos distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laitamos slips nicely into half guard.
Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wright is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to roll over but Laitamos keeps him under control.
Laitamos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laitamos is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright has one foot on Laitamos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Laitamos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a single leg into guard. Laitamos didn't expect that.
Laitamos looks gassed!
Wright preventing the sweep.
Wright being controlled here momentarily.
Laitamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitamos is looking to stand up but Wright isn't so interested in that idea.
Wright drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wright as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Laitamos screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wright! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jace Wright!
Jace Wright retains his light heavyweight title!
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