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EFC 42 - Heat PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Tierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that George St Tierre was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George St Tierre!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Tierre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
St Tierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kong's half guard.
St Tierre seems to be looking for submissions.
St Tierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Tierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Tierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong tries to get to full guard but St Tierre has control of the leg.
St Tierre throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.
St Tierre thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
St Tierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St Tierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Tierre is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for St Tierre to get the leverage.
St Tierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St Tierre with shots to the head and body - Kong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from St Tierre.
Kong is squirming around, avoiding St Tierre's attempts to control the action.
St Tierre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St Tierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to hold on but St Tierre postures up.
Kong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Tierre controlling the pace for now.
St Tierre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
St Tierre goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kong is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Tierre is on top in guard.
St Tierre wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping moving, preventing St Tierre from controlling successfully.
Kong wants to sweep here but St Tierre controlling him for the moment.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Tierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Tierre trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Tierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but St Tierre pushes him off.
St Tierre wants to clinch.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on St Tierre if he has to take too many more of those.
St Tierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Tierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Tierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Tierre dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Tierre missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Tierre throws a one two combo.
Nice cross by St Tierre.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Tierre wants to clinch
and Kong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Tierre working hard to break the clinch.
St Tierre avoids the elbow strike from Kong, against the cage.
St Tierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kong tries a knee to the head but St Tierre blocks it.
St Tierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
St Tierre can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Tierre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Tierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Kong.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kong scores with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kong.
Kong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Tierre is trying to force a seperation but Kong has the dominant position.
St Tierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Tierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Tierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St Tierre has had enough of the clinch but Kong keeps him there for the moment.
St Tierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Tierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Tierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Tierre has hold of one of Kong's legs. Kong is fighting the takedown attempt but St Tierre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
St Tierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
St Tierre stands and throws Kong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
St Tierre trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
St Tierre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Tierre works to advance to full mount. Kong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
St Tierre landing punches.
St Tierre unloads with some shots from mount but Kong bucks and avoids them well.
St Tierre with a couple of short strikes.
St Tierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
St Tierre working the ground and pound effectively.
St Tierre with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Tierre unloading with bombs!
St Tierre unloads with some shots from mount but Kong bucks and avoids them well.
St Tierre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Tierre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St Tierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Tierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
St Tierre trying to control but Kong is having none of it.
St Tierre avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Tierre breaks from Kong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St Tierre landing strikes from the mount.
Kong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
St Tierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kong and St Tierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
St Tierre is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Tierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
St Tierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
St Tierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
George St Tierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Tierre darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Tierre's knee momentarily.
St Tierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Tierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong scores with a knee to the head.
St Tierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kong can't fight it off and eventually St Tierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Kong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St Tierre trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Tierre is stalling in the full guard.
St Tierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Tierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Tierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kong is pulling down on St Tierre's head. It's preventing any offense from St Tierre, at least for the moment.
Kong 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St Tierre wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a big head kick but St Tierre shrugs it off.
James Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Tierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Tierre moves into the clinch.
Kong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
St Tierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
Kong misses with a knee to the head.
St Tierre wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Tierre is trying to force a seperation but Kong has the dominant position.
St Tierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong working aggressively here.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kong tries a body shot but St Tierre blocks it.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Tierre's efforts to push away.
St Tierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Tierre tries to circle away but Kong has him pinned against the cage.
Kong lands an elbow inside that St Tierre shrugs off.
St Tierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Tierre managing to block the knees to the body from Kong.
Kong looking to slow down the pace here.
St Tierre is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
St Tierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Tierre tries to break the clinch but Kong is controlling the position.
St Tierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Tierre.
St Tierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Tierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
St Tierre blocking some punches.
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.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but St Tierre blocks with his arms.
St Tierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
St Tierre goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Tierre.
St Tierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Tierre's knee momentarily.
St Tierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Tierre wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Tierre 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 for George St Tierre!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for George St Tierre!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for George St Tierre!
George St Tierre wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kinkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Naulapyssy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naulapyssy has chosen Raised Hammerfist as his entrance music. Frank Naulapyssy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Kinkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Naulapyssy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulapyssy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naulapyssy scores with a hook.
Naulapyssy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kinkel out cold! Kinkel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Naulapyssy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Shute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shute has chosen Hilsong - Mighty To Save as his entrance music. Vick Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Shute's chin.
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181 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Shute!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Shute which made him look bad.
Shute shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Shute keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Shute shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Shute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Shute avoids it well.
Shute swinging wildly here.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Shute thows a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shute.
Armstrong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shute lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong throws a push kick but Shute slaps the foot to one side.
Shute looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
A big left from Shute misses.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shute misses with a double jab.
Shute shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Shute with a series of wild strikes but Shute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Shute.
Armstrong scores a nice knee to the body.
Shute looks gassed!
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Shute blocks it.
Shute is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong decides to pull guard.
Shute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Shute controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shute wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Armstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shute throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
Armstrong 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shute trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong leaves Shute with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Shute.
Shute cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Shute moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Shute's body. Shute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shute misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shute scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Armstrong.
Shute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Shute shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Shute lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Shute.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Armstrong.
Shute takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Shute is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Shute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Shute is proving a slippery customer.
Shute throws and elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shute's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!
Shute can't keep his opponent in guard - Armstrong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shute scores with a one two! Armstrong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shute shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shute shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shute throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Shute scores with a three punch combo!
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shute misses with a wild body shot.
Brian Shute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shute loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Armstrong lands a front kick.
Shute is breathing heavily.
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Shute shoots in.
Vick Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Shute.
Shute avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shute takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A right-left combo lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shute will feel that in the morning.
Armstrong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shute fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armstrong on the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shute's head.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Shute slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shute shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shute gets slowly back to his feet.
Shute dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Shute throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shute throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to land body kicks.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Shute sprawls well.
Armstrong gets a takedown into half guard.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armstrong lands a nice short elbow.
Armstrong trying to control from half guard but Shute is working away.
Armstrong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armstrong wants to control the pace but Shute is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shute blocking the ground and pound.
Armstrong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shute because Armstrong loaded up on that one.
Armstrong looking to control but Shute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armstrong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Armstrong throwing strikes here but Shute is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shute tries to hold on but Armstrong pushes him away.
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.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound but Shute is blocking nicely.
Armstrong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shute is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
Shute really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Armstrong throwing strikes but Shute uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vick Armstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shute misses with a body shot.
Shute misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Shute misses with a looping left.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Shute ducks under and follows up with a left that Shute also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Armstrong, as that shot connected.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shute has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shute pinned against the cage. Shute gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shute takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shute is trying to buck Armstrong off.
Armstrong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shute avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shute knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shute has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armstrong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shute works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Shute.
Shute has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Shute sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong thuds a left hand into Shute's body.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
Shute shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Shute lands a head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Armstrong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Shute shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shute takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Shute or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong which made him look bad.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shute's calf.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Shute sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shute counters with a single leg into guard. Armstrong didn't expect that.
Armstrong controlling Shute's posture.
Shute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shute's guard.
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shute has escaped and now he's on top!
Shute thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shute postures up.
Shute wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Shute throws and elbow that misses. Armstrong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shute's guard. Nice move by Armstrong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong 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 for Vick Armstrong!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vick Armstrong!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Vick Armstrong!
Vick Armstrong wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cottage Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira has chosen Gimmie Shelter as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cottage Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese misses with a few strikes there.
Cheese has a takedown stuffed.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheese tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheese to the ground. Cheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheese.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nogueira misses with an uppercut.
Cheese swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira.
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.
Cheese throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but Cheese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheese with a poor takedown
and Nogueira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cottage Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese with a poor takedown
letting Nogueira counter with a right hand.
Nogueira sizes up Cheese with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nogueira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nogueira connects with a body shot.
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.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Nogueira tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combo that has Cheese backing up. Cheese nods at Nogueira to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira. No joy for Cheese on that attempt.
Cheese throws a hook but Nogueira blocks it.
Cheese shoots in for a double leg but Nogueira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nogueira.
Cheese throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nogueira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cheese doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cottage Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cheese but Cheese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nogueira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Cheese with that takedown attempt.
Nogueira clobbers Cheese with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese fails with a takedown attempt.
Cottage Cheese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheese doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nogueira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cheese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira counters with a three punch combo that has Cheese backing up. Cheese nods at Nogueira to acknowledge the strikes.
Cheese misses with a takedown
and Nogueira counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nogueira's waist but Nogueira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cheese off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cottage Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Cheese is having none of it.
Nogueira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cheese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheese misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cheese throws a combination that misses
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nogueira misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nogueira swivels and escapes.
Nogueira wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Nogueira misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nogueira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nogueira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nogueira 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 for Antonio Nogueira!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Antonio Nogueira!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Antonio Nogueira!
Antonio Nogueira wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aengus O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song. Aengus O Donnell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiri scores with a hook to the body. O Donnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Donnell walks into a jab.
A cross from Hiri lands.
Hiri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Donnell.
Hiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Donnell moves out of range as Hiri strikes.
O Donnell needs to keep his hands up - Hiri had a free shot at his head there.
Hiri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hiri wants it to stay on the feet.
O Donnell takes one to the chin there.
O Donnell shoots for a takedown but Hiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Donnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiri stuffs the takedown attempt from O Donnell. O Donnell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aengus O Donnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiri misses with the combination.
Kara Hiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri lands with an uppercut that bounces O Donnell off the cage and back into rage.
Hiri throws a hook but O Donnell blocks it.
Hiri lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Donnell is defended easily by Hiri.
Hiri throws a series of punches but O Donnell moves out of range.
Hiri stuns O Donnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiri misses with an uppercut.
Hiri digs a good hook to O Donnell's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiri.
O Donnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiri.
Hiri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Donnell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donnell walks into a left hand.
O Donnell walks into a stiff left hand from Hiri.
Hiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Donnell at a distance.
O Donnell is breathing heavily.
Hiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Donnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiri scores with a nice strike.
Hiri throws an overhand right that drops O Donnell like a sack of potatoes! Hiri dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kara Hiri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Janson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, warren peace raps. LaVey has chosen Deicide - Scars of the Crucifix as his entrance music. Lucas LaVey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
207 lbs
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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Janson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas LaVey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janson looks to score with a jab to the body but LaVey is just out of range.
Janson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaVey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaVey misses with a low kick as Janson jumps back.
Janson misses with an uppercut. LaVey saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaVey. That's going to slow Janson down.
LaVey throws a head kick but Janson moves out of range.
LaVey looks to land a left hand but Janson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jan Janson has been cut.
LaVey tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from LaVey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVey misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from LaVey.
LaVey lands a big head kick that sends Janson tumbling to the mat! LaVey takes a step backwards and waves Janson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Janson throws a leg kick but LaVey moved away.
Lucas LaVey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaVey misses with a leg kick.
LaVey lands a big head kick that sends Janson tumbling to the mat! LaVey takes a step backwards and waves Janson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Janson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaVey throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Janson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas LaVey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayburn Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Scotland the Brave . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayburn Hilton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawkins shoots in and bounces Hilton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Dawkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Dawkins advances position into side control!
Dawkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hilton some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hilton gets back to half guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins is trying to control. Hilton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Dawkins throwing shots but Hilton is blocking nicely.
Hilton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is defending well.
Hilton wants to get back to full guard.
Hilton won't allow Dawkins to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hilton stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawkins. Dawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawkins scores with a takedown into Hilton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilton has wrist control.
Hilton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Hilton wants to stand and escape but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hilton darts in and clinches Dawkins up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawkins has double underhooks.
Dawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Hilton.
Dawkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hilton is trying to break free.
Hilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Dawkins 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.
Hilton leaves Dawkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilton was covering up waiting for the punch and Dawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilton has wrist control.
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Hilton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hilton is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins 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.
Hilton keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hilton misses with a low kick as Dawkins jumps back.
Hilton misses with a kick to the body.
Dawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hilton looks to land a body kick but Dawkins moved away.
Dawkins darts in and clinches Hilton up against the cage.
Dawkins lands a body shot.
Dawkins decides to pull guard.
Hilton tries to stand but Dawkins is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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.
Hilton wants to stand and escape but instead Dawkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Dawkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Hilton sprawls well.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hilton looks to clinch
and Dawkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hilton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawkins.
Hilton has had enough of the clinch but Dawkins keeps him there for the moment.
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins lands an overhand right.
Hilton wants to clinch
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton wants to clinch up but Dawkins keeps it at a distance.
Hilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hilton wants it to stay on the feet.
Hilton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hilton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Dawkins wants to clinch up but Hilton keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Hilton is avoiding it.
Hilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hilton tries to clinch up but Dawkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hilton avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Hilton wants to clinch.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilton as he jumps to the side.
Hilton throws a solid leg kick but Dawkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hilton.
Hilton darts in trying to clinch
and Dawkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hilton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawkins moves into the clinch.
Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Wayburn Hilton has been cut.
Hilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hilton tries to break free but Dawkins pushes him back against the cage.
Dawkins has Hilton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hilton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hilton just leaning against Dawkins, taking a breather.
Dawkins prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
Dawkins has Hilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Hilton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawkins lands an elbow just above Hilton 's eye.
Dawkins has Hilton pressed against the cage, preventing Hilton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hilton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hilton tries to circle away but Dawkins has him pinned against the cage.
Dawkins prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawkins.
Hilton breaks from the clinch.
Dawkins avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilton moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Dawkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Martin Dawkins!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Martin Dawkins!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Martin Dawkins!
Martin Dawkins wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Felix da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoshi Kawajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawajari has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
136 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miquel Felix da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minoshi Kawajari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajari slips under a jab from Felix da Costa.
Kawajari throws a series of punches but Felix da Costa moves out of range.
Kawajari walks into a left hand.
Felix da Costa scores with a shot to the body.
Felix da Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawajari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Felix da Costa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawajari has time to react.
Kawajari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Felix da Costa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawajari. Kawajari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawajari throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawajari tries to bum rush Felix da Costa with a series of wild strikes but Felix da Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawajari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miquel Felix da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felix da Costa moves in looking to clinch but Kawajari pushes him off.
Felix da Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Felix da Costa misses
and Kawajari counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kawajari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Felix da Costa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kawajari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawajari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Felix da Costa throws a combination that misses
and Kawajari counters with a series of strikes. Felix da Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kawajari checks a leg kick.
Felix da Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Felix da Costa tries for a kimura but Kawajari is defending well.
Felix da Costa with the ground and pound but Kawajari regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Felix da Costa is trying to control. Kawajari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Kawajari defends the submission attempt.
Kawajari manages to get to full guard.
Felix da Costa postures up in Kawajari's guard and throws a big left but Kawajari blocks it.
Kawajari keeping moving, preventing Felix da Costa from controlling successfully.
Kawajari wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Felix da Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kawajari dives on top into guard.
Kawajari looking to pass the guard.
Kawajari is looking to work some ground and pound but Felix da Costa has wrist control.
Kawajari is pushing down on Felix da Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Felix da Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawajari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kawajari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felix da Costa sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawajari 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.
Kawajari is thwarting Felix da Costa's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Felix da Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawajari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Felix da Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kawajari trying to mount his opponent but Felix da Costa defends it.
Kawajari is working for a kimura but Felix da Costa is defending it quite comfortably.
Felix da Costa is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Felix da Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawajari. Kawajari obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Miquel Felix da Costa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kawajari scores with a one two! Felix da Costa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Felix da Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawajari has closed the distance and engaged Felix da Costa in a clinch.
Kawajari pulls guard successfully.
Felix da Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawajari is keeping the position for now.
Felix da Costa has gone for a leg lock! Kawajari slips out almost immediately though and dives into Felix da Costa's guard.
Felix da Costa has Kawajari pulled in close to control his posture.
Kawajari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Felix da Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawajari wants to control from the top but Felix da Costa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa 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.
Kawajari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Felix da Costa is trying to improve his position.
Kawajari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Felix da Costa, who protects the arm well.
Kawajari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kawajari working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajari throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Felix da Costa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kawajari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Kawajari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felix da Costa sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawajari is breathing heavily.
Felix da Costa wants to improve his position but Kawajari is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kawajari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix da Costa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawajari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawajari's back!
Kawajari fending off the submission attempt from Felix da Costa.
Kawajari is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Felix da Costa gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Felix da Costa gets his way!
Kawajari breaks Felix da Costa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Felix da Costa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawajari is pushing down on Felix da Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Felix da Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawajari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Felix da Costa trying to control here.
Kawajari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kawajari is working for a kimura but Felix da Costa is defending it quite comfortably.
Felix da Costa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felix da Costa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kawajari advances position into side control!
Felix da Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Kawajari keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoshi Kawajari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Felix da Costa misses with a hook.
Kawajari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Kawajari misses.
A swing and a miss from Felix da Costa.
A punch combination from Kawajari misses.
Felix da Costa stuns Kawajari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Felix da Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felix da Costa misses with a takedown attempt - Kawajari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kawajari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawajari throws a leg kick which misses Felix da Costa's front leg but catches the back leg as Felix da Costa tries to avoid it.
Kawajari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felix da Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Felix da Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kawajari breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felix da Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Kawajari counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajari throws a series of punches but Felix da Costa moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kawajari as Felix da Costa shoots in.
Kawajari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kawajari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minoshi Kawajari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felix da Costa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawajari counters with a series of strikes. Felix da Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Felix da Costa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kawajari counters with a left and a right that stings Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa is rocked!
Kawajari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawajari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawajari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Felix da Costa. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Kawajari misses.
Kawajari tries to land a front kick but Felix da Costa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawajari slips a jab from Felix da Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Felix da Costa's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Kawajari misses.
Felix da Costa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Felix da Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Felix da Costa throws a leg kick
and Kawajari counters with a three punch combo that has Felix da Costa backing up. Felix da Costa nods at Kawajari to acknowledge the strikes.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch
and Kawajari counters with a thumping low kick.
Felix da Costa looks to land a left hand but Kawajari moved out of range nicely.
Felix da Costa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Felix da Costa misses
and Kawajari counters with a series of strikes. Felix da Costa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Felix da Costa tries to clinch but Kawajari moves out of range.
Felix da Costa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Felix da Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajari's shoulder, as Kawajari tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajari connects with the punch.
A jab from Felix da Costa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajari looks to land a combination but Felix da Costa avoids it well.
Felix da Costa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawajari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felix da Costa throws a looping overhand right but Kawajari ducks down to avoid it.
Kawajari swings for the body but Felix da Costa moves out of range.
Felix da Costa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawajari counters with a thumping low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Kawajari scores with a four punch combination!
Kawajari has Felix da Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawajari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Felix da Costa prevents it.
Kawajari prevents a body shot from Felix da Costa.
Kawajari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felix da Costa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawajari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Felix da Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Felix da Costa lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa tries a body shot but Kawajari blocks it.
Kawajari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Felix da Costa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoshi Kawajari.
Felix da Costa is looking to control Kawajari's arms but Kawajari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Felix da Costa has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa looking to stall.
Kawajari tries to pull guard but Felix da Costa won't allow it.
Felix da Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Felix da Costa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kawajari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawajari moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawajari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Felix da Costa.
Kawajari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Felix da Costa throws a looping overhand right but Kawajari ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Felix da Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Felix da Costa.
Kawajari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Felix da Costa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoshi Kawajari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kawajari 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 for Minoshi Kawajari!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Minoshi Kawajari!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Minoshi Kawajari!
Minoshi Kawajari wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ele Loxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Shaw (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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24
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ele Loxo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Shaw!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loxo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loxo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Loxo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loxo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Loxo duly obliges.
Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shaw working the ground and pound but Loxo is defending the strikes.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loxo keeps working.
Shaw tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaw has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Loxo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loxo is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but Loxo defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shaw stops Loxo from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loxo won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
Shaw wants to control but Loxo is keeping him busy.
Loxo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw trying to control but Loxo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loxo throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Loxo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Loxo misses with a looping left.
Shaw lands a slapping body shot.
Loxo misses with a two punch combination.
Loxo scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Loxo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw lands a nice shot that snaps Loxo's head back.
Loxo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loxo tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loxo gets the takedown into side control.
Shaw tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw looks gassed!
Loxo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Loxo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shaw defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shaw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Loxo doesn't defend quickly enough and Shaw has managed to lock this one up! Can Loxo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shaw on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Shaw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Paninii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan KO (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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160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Paninii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan KO!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paninii looks to land a right hand but KO moved out of range.
Paninii slips under a jab from KO.
A big left from KO misses.
KO slips a straight right by Paninii.
KO connects with the punch.
KO tests Paninii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KO gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paninii.
Paninii tries to clinch up but KO circles away and keeps his distance.
Paninii throws a series of punches but KO moves out of range.
Paninii misses with a looping left.
KO lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
KO moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paninii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paninii misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by KO.
KO thuds his right hand into Paninii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from KO does no damage.
Paninii loads up on a big right hand but KO slips the punch.
KO misses with a straight left.
KO works Paninii's body with a nice hook.
KO defending well as Paninii loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO connects with a jab.
Paninii throws a left and a right that both miss
and KO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KO with a nice cross.
Paninii misses the shot to the body.
KO displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paninii throws out the jab.
KO paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paninii is rocked!
Paninii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and KO counters with a nice body shot.
Paninii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
KO throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paninii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paninii throws the left hand but KO avoids the punch easily.
KO ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
KO throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Paninii stumbling backwards into the cage! Paninii bounces back off the cage towards KO, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! KO lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! KO celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan KO!
Ivan KO is the new lightweight champion!
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