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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenkie Semeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenkie Semeno acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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, Dick Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frenkie Semeno!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stern lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Frenkie Semeno has been cut.
Stern lands a nice elbow.
Stern lands a body punch.
Stern gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stern definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stern lands a damaging elbow.
Stern lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern lands an elbow inside that Semeno shrugs off.
Stern gets through Semeno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semeno looks winded!
Stern lands an elbow inside.
Semeno is rocked!
Stern is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Semeno is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stern as Semeno tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Semeno takes an elbow to the temple.
Semeno tries to score a body lock takedown but Stern shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stern stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Stern.
Stern stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern digs a right hand underneath Semeno's ribcage. Semeno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stern just leaning against Semeno, taking a breather.
Stern lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semeno takes an elbow to the temple.
Semeno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stern holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stern lands a big right hand that drops Semeno! The killer instinct kicks in and Stern finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Stern!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Stern!
Frenkie Semeno was interviewed post fight and said 'Saquaaaa'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grande Fumador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloppo Tjefski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sloppo Tjefski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grande Fumador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sloppo Tjefski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjefski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fumador takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice sprawl there from Tjefski as Fumador shoots in.
Fumador fails with the takedown.
Fumador fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grande Fumador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tjefski lands a nice looking body shot.
Fumador misses with a takedown attempt
and Tjefski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fumador walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Grande Fumador has been cut.
Fumador takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fumador is breathing heavily.
Tjefski thuds a left hand into Fumador's body.
Tjefski moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tjefski.
Tjefski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tjefski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fumador takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fumador takes a shot to the head.
Tjefski crunches a lovely knee into Fumador's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Tjefski.
Knees to the body from Tjefski.
Tjefski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tjefski landing knees to the body.
Fumador takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tjefski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tjefski lands a hook that snaps the head of Fumador backwards.
Tjefski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grande Fumador's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fumador. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tjefski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fumador has been working on his balance at Wolfgangs Fight Camp $50, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tjefski.
Fumador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tjefski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fumador takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tjefski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fumador stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tjefski punishes Fumador's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fumador walks into a stiff left hand from Tjefski.
Tjefski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fumador takes one on the button.
Tjefski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fumador doesn't seem bothered though.
Tjefski connects with the punch.
Fumador is rocked!
Tjefski fakes the body blow, causing Fumador to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fumador goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sloppo Tjefski!
Sloppo Tjefski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Majakivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hapaloua (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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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teuvo Majakivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Hapaloua!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hapaloua moves in looking to clinch but Majakivi pushes him off.
Hapaloua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hapaloua tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapaloua punishes Majakivi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hapaloua misses with a head kick.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Hapaloua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hapaloua throws a lazy head kick
and Majakivi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapaloua throws a sloppy head kick and Majakivi moves out of range easily.
Hapaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapaloua tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapaloua throws a front kick aimed at Majakivi's knee but Majakivi avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapaloua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Majakivi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapaloua throws a head kick but Majakivi moves out of range.
Hapaloua tries to clinch but Majakivi is having none of it.
Hapaloua connects with a high kick.
Hapaloua tries a head kick but it misses.
Hapaloua looks winded!
Hapaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapaloua throws a nice looking combination but Majakivi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hapaloua throws a head kick but Majakivi moves out of range.
Hapaloua closes the distance but Majakivi moves to the side
and Majakivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapaloua looks to score with a jab to the body but Majakivi is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapaloua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hapaloua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hapaloua throws a head kick but Majakivi moves out of range.
Hapaloua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majakivi avoids the head kick by Hapaloua.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Hapaloua.
Hapaloua misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua wants to clinch but Majakivi slips to the side
and Majakivi counters with a crisp one two that drops Hapaloua! Majakivi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hapaloua to his feet! Hapaloua is in big trouble!
Hapaloua is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majakivi checks a low kick from Hapaloua.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapaloua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Majakivi counters with a nice right hand that sends Hapaloua toppling to the canvas! Hapaloua scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Majakivi finish him?!
Hapaloua is still on wobbly legs! Can Majakivi finish him?
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapaloua seems to have recovered his senses.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapaloua tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Majakivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Majakivi avoids the head kick by Hapaloua.
Hapaloua throws a sloppy head kick and Majakivi moves out of range easily.
Majakivi blocks a head kick by Hapaloua.
Majakivi avoids the head kick by Hapaloua.
Hapaloua wants to clinch
and Majakivi counters with a nice body shot.
Travis Hapaloua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapaloua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hapaloua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hapaloua misses with a body punch
and Majakivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teuvo Majakivi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hapaloua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Hapaloua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hapaloua swinging wildly here.
Hapaloua's coach down at Kamehameha Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hapaloua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick misses from Hapaloua.
Hapaloua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Majakivi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hapaloua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majakivi moves out of range as Hapaloua throws a body kick.
Hapaloua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majakivi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hapaloua is breathing heavily.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majakivi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapaloua.
Hapaloua misses with a head kick.
Hapaloua throws a head kick that misses.
Hapaloua throws a leg kick
and Majakivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapaloua misses with a head kick.
Hapaloua clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majakivi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Majakivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Majakivi lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Travis Hapaloua has been cut.
Majakivi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hapaloua takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majakivi.
Majakivi lands a nice elbow.
Majakivi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hapaloua's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hapaloua tries to circle away from danger but Majakivicatches him off guard and hits him in the side of the head with a sharp elbow. Hapaloua looks like he's been hit by a taser charge, he's shivering as he falls to the canvas! I bet he can't even remember his own name right now - he's in bits!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Teuvo Majakivi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Artest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' . Artest is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Champion- Ron Artest Feat T-Pain. Ron Artest has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eks Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Artest!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artest scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artest fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Artest pushes Man away with a front kick.
Artest misses the shot to the body.
Artest darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Artest up against the cage.
Artest misses with a knee strike.
Artest creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Artest working Man over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Artest.
Man is breathing heavily.
Artest misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Artest.
Man prevents a body shot from Artest.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artest as Man tries to tie him up.
Artest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man prevents a body shot from Artest.
Artest throws an elbow that misses.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Artest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Artest as Man tries to tie him up.
Artest throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Man to work.
Man wants to stall.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Artest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artest misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artest.
Artest throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artest trying to land knees to the body.
Man content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artest.
Man has Artest pushed against the cage.
Man trying to stall but Artest improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eks Man.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artest throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Artest misses with a kick to the body.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Artest.
Artest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Artest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Artest.
Artest being controlled against the cage.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Artest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Artest dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Artest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artest throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Artest keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Artest.
Ron Artest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man takes a swing at Artest's ribcage but misses.
Artest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artest throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Artest looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Artest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Artest.
Artest tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
Artest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Artest throws a head punch that misses.
Man stalling the fight.
Artest lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artest missing with knees to the body.
Artest is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Artest misses with a punch to the body.
Man blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Artest.
Artest working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artest.
Man taking a breather.
Ron Artest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artest lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Artest is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Artest up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Man blocks a body shot from Artest.
Artest trying to land knees to the body.
Artest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Artest working aggressively here.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Artest.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Artest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artest trying to land knees to the body.
Artest tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artest misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Artest just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
Man blocks a body shot from Artest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Artest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Artest throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Artest throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artest.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artest moves away.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Artest.
Artest throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man throws a leg kick but Artest sees it coming and moves out of range.
Artest lands with a thumping leg kick.
Artest throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Artest misses with a body kick.
Artest clinches up against the cage.
Artest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Artest trying to land knees to the body.
Artest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Artest throws a head punch that misses.
Man stalling.
Artest lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
It looks like Eks Man has been cut.
Artest throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man prevents a body shot from Artest.
Ron Artest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artest misses with the head strike.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man stalling.
Artest trying to land knees to the body.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artest misses with a knee to the head.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Artest misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Man to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man stalling in the clinch but Artest improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Artest.
Artest working aggressively here.
Artest throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Artest fails to land.
Artest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artest throws a head punch that misses.
Artest missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Artest as the two fighters clinch.
Artest misses with a body punch.
Artest creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Artest missing with knees to the body.
Come on Man - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artest tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Artest back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Artest.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Artest throws an elbow but misses.
Eks Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artest pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Artest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Artest 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Artest!
Ron Artest managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cage Star , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban comes to the cage accompanied by M83 - Midnight City. Ropuia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here comes the pain - Slayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropuia dodges the punch combination from Redban.
Ropuia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redban napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Redban is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ropuia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ropuia wants to stand but Redban has his arm trapped.
Ropuia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ropuia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ropuia is trying to get an arm triangle but Redban is defending well.
Redban is pushing Ropuia's head away, looking to escape. Ropuia manages to hold on to the position though.
Redban tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Redban gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ropuia is working for a submission of some sort.
Redban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropuia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Redban is just riding it out for now. Ropuia eventually gives up the hold.
Redban is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ropuia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ropuia's back!
Ropuia controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redban punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ropuia covering up well under a series of strikes from Redban.
Redban lands shots from the back.
Ropuia wants to escape the position.
Redban patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Redban is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Redban is trying to stick to Ropuia's back but Ropuia is turning into Redban. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Redban's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ropuia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia drops back looking for a leg! Redban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redban manages to kick Ropuia off! Ropuia jumps back into Redban's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ropuia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ropuia has managed to get both his arms back between Redban's legs - danger averted.
Ropuia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redban is keeping the position for now.
Ropuia 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.
Redban is looking for a triangle but Ropuia pushes his legs off easily.
Redban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ropuia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ropuia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ropuia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ropuia drops back looking for a leg! Redban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redban manages to kick Ropuia off! Ropuia jumps back into Redban's guard.
Ropuia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ropuia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redban is keeping the position for now.
Redban looking for a guillotine here but Ropuia defends easily.
Ropuia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ropuia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ropuia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redban working for a triangle but Ropuia defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ropuia wants to pass the guard but Redban is keeping the position.
Redban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ropuia defends well.
Ropuia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ropuia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ropuia 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.
Ropuia wants to stand but Redban is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ropuia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ropuia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michak Ropuia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redban connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redban lands a front kick.
Redban lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ropuia backs up against the cage.
Ropuia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redban avoids it really well and circles away.
Ropuia dives in for a single leg takedown but Redban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redban throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ropuia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redban tries a knee to the head but Ropuia blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redban lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ropuia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ropuia blocks an elbow strike.
Redban tries a knee to the head but Ropuia blocks it.
Redban tries a knee to the head but Ropuia blocks it.
Redban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban lands with a short shot to the head.
Redban makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redban misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Redban just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ropuia's brow.
Redban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ropuia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redban has him pressed against the cage.
Ropuia fails to pull guard.
Brian Redban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michak Ropuia.
Redban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ropuias head.
Ropuia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redban smiles and moves away.
Brian Redban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Redban misses.
Ropuia shoots for a takedown but Redban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ropuia.
Redban displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Redban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ropuia.
Ropuia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redban scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michak Ropuia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ropuia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redban avoids it really well and circles away.
Ropuia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ropuia's head.
Redban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ropuia fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Redban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ropuia tries for a takedown but Redban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redban lands a big shot that drops Ropuia! Can he finish him?
Ropuia is rocked!
Redban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ropuia is still in real trouble! Can Redban finish him?
Redban landing with the ground and pound.
Ropuia 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.
Ropuia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ropuia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ropuia is looking for a triangle but Redban pushes his legs off easily.
Ropuia seems to have recovered his senses.
Redban throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redban is looking to work some ground and pound but Ropuia has wrist control.
Redban postures up in Ropuia's guard and throws a big left but Ropuia blocks it.
Redban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ropuia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redban throwing strikes from guard but Ropuia blocks nicely.
Redban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redban got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ropuia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redban has managed to get both his arms back between Ropuia's legs - danger averted.
Ropuia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ropuia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michak Ropuia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ropuia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redban throws a big elbow that misses.
Redban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redban throws a big right hand that misses.
Ropuia working for a triangle but Redban defends it easily.
Ropuia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ropuia keeping full guard, as Redban tries to pass.
Redban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ropuia wants to sweep here but Redban controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Redban dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Redban misses with a head kick.
Ropuia tries for a takedown but Redban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ropuia doesn't seem bothered though.
Ropuia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redban.
Redban lands with a nice body punch.
Redban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Redban scores with a sloppy right hand. Ropuia should have avoided that one.
Brian Redban is winning the standup battle so far.
Redban throws out a loose jab but Ropuia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ropuia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Redban lands with a good body shot.
Redban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ropuias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ropuia tries to move into range but Redban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ropuia fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Redban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michak Ropuia.
Ropuia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ropuia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ropuia avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ropuia or perhaps it was just good defense by Redban, which made it look bad.
A jab-cross combination lands for Redban and sends Ropuia crashing to the mat! Redban follows him down to the mat - Ropuia regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ropuia's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redban seems to be working for a kimura but Ropuia defends the submission attempt.
Ropuia actively working from the bottom here.
Ropuia manages to get to full guard.
Redban drops back looking for a leg! Ropuia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ropuia manages to kick Redban off! Redban jumps back into Ropuia's guard.
Ropuia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ropuia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redban is aware though and is defending well.
Redban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ropuia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ropuia pushes a forearm under Redban's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Redban is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michak Ropuia!
After winning the bout, Michak Ropuia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin comes to the cage accompanied by Cadence to Arms. Angus McLoughlin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angus McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Leather Slammer has been cut.
McLoughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLoughlin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slammer working for a triangle but McLoughlin defends it easily.
Slammer is looking for a triangle here but McLoughlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Slammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slammer wants to control but McLoughlin postures up.
Slammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLoughlin avoids it really well and circles away.
McLoughlin looks to land a combination. Slammer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from McLoughlin.
Slammer shoots in and bounces McLoughlin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLoughlin trying to control the position.
McLoughlin keeping moving, preventing Slammer from controlling successfully.
McLoughlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLoughlin is adopting a defensive guard.
McLoughlin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Angus McLoughlin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McLoughlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slammer.
McLoughlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Slammer. Slammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Angus McLoughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leather Slammer.
McLoughlin lands a head kick!
Slammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLoughlin circles away.
McLoughlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLoughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slammer was well out of range. Poor timing from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin throws a shot to the body.
Slammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLoughlin pinned against the cage. McLoughlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slammer closes the distance and clinches up with McLoughlin, looking for a takedown. Slammer pushes McLoughlin against the cage but McLoughlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Slammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLoughlin pinned against the cage. McLoughlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slammer looks winded!
McLoughlin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slammer on the side of the head.
McLoughlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slammer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McLoughlin is in Slammer's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLoughlin stands up from Slammer's guard - McLoughlin perhaps looking for a knockout.
McLoughlin cracks a nice hook into Slammer's ribs.
Slammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLoughlin counters with a nice body shot.
Slammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLoughlin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slammer.
McLoughlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLoughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slammer.
McLoughlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLoughlin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McLoughlin throws an elbow but misses.
Slammer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McLoughlin uses from the top position.
McLoughlin trying to control but Slammer is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLoughlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slammer keeping moving, preventing McLoughlin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McLoughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leather Slammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLoughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Slammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLoughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slammer tries for a takedown but McLoughlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angus McLoughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Slammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slammer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLoughlin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slammer takes a step back to recover.
Slammer is still on wobbly legs! Can McLoughlin finish him?
McLoughlin dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Slammer has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Angus McLoughlin!
A victorious Angus McLoughlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Dettman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bobby Dettman enters the cage!
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38
155 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Carlton Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Dettman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson avoids the body shot from Dettman.
Dettman misses with a wild body shot.
Dettman takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Dettman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Dettman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dettman closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Dettman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dettman misses with an elbow strike.
Dettman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dettman missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Dettman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dettman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Dettman can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Dettman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Robinson is pushing Dettman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Dettman.
Dettman pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dettman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dettman trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dettman misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dettman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dettman.
The referee calls for Robinson to work.
Dettman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dettman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is stalling here.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dettman up against the cage.
Robinson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carlton Robinson.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dettman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Dettman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dettman throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dettman.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dettman.
A swing and a miss from Dettman.
Dettman stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dettman throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bobby Dettman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dettman, as that shot connected.
Dettman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dettman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Dettman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Robinson blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman is looking to land body kicks.
Dettman moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dettman as Robinson tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dettman.
Robinson avoiding damage.
Dettman slows down the pace here.
Robinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson avoiding damage.
Dettman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dettman throws a head punch that misses.
Dettman trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dettman trying to stall but Robinson improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Robinson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dettman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Dettman digs a right hand underneath Robinson's ribcage. Robinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to control Dettman's arms but Dettman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Dettman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dettman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is working Robinson over against the cage.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Dettman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Dettman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dettman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Dettman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dettman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Dettman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Dettman.
Dettman misses with a head kick.
Dettman throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Dettman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dettman.
Dettman catches Robinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dettman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Dettman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dettman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bobby Dettman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dettman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dettman has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Dettman lands an elbow inside that Robinson shrugs off.
It looks like Carlton Robinson has been cut.
Dettman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dettman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman missing with knees to the body.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Dettman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Dettman can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Dettman.
Dettman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dettman misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoiding damage as Dettman throws knees to the body.
Robinson stalling against the cage.
Dettman tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson is looking to control Dettman's arms but Dettman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Dettman.
Dettman missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dettman as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Bobby Dettman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman is trying to stall.
Dettman lands a body punch.
Dettman is pushing Robinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dettman as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Carlton Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Dettman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dettman 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Dettman!
A relieved looking Bobby Dettman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Strong Arm Steady. Wilson has chosen Innersection as his entrance music. Lee Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
197 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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39
195 lbs
24 - 20 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Wilson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson stops Wilson from standing up.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Wilson from standing up.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Quinton Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson slips a jab from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Wilson thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson 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.
Jackson won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson 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.
Jackson takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Wilson tries to tie him up.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Good body shot from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Jackson is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wilson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Jackson staying calm.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson cracks Wilson with a big right hand but Wilson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
Wilson pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wilson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilson dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Wilson is defending the strikes.
Wilson prevents Jackson from improving position.
Jackson takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
An out of breath Quinton Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes into the arena with Umaga blaring out of the sound system. 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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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Ko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ko is trying to defend but Fatu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ko is trying to stand.
Ko is defending against the submission attempts here by Fatu.
Ko is trying to stand up here but Fatu is controlling him well.
Fatu is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ko is trying to stand.
Fatu tries to pass to full mount but Ko defends it.
Ko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko is trying to stand.
Fatu works his way into side control.
Fatu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ko regains half guard, as Fatu was trying to land strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fatu lands a nice short elbow.
Fatu working Ko over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatu is trying to control. Ko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fatu is working for a submission of some sort.
Fatu wants to take a breather but Ko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko is looking to escape.
Fatu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fatu working Ko over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fatu lands a nice short elbow.
Fatu is looking for a kimura but Ko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatu to get the leverage.
Ko is trying to stand back up but Fatu is controlling him
Ko kicks Fatu off and gets back to his feet.
Ko looks winded!
Fatu looks to land a right hand but Ko moved out of range.
Ivan Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fatu gets a double leg takedown into Ko's guard.
Ko has momentary wrist control but Fatu slips an elbow through the middle.
Ko is rocked!
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ko wants to get back to his feet but Fatu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatu 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.
Fatu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Ko keeps moving.
Fatu won't allow Ko to get back to his feet.
Fatu works over Ko with some ground and pound from guard.
Fatu looking to sit in guard and control but Ko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fatu trying to control the position.
Fatu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fatu pushes Ko off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko fails to land with a series of punches.
Ko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fatu shoots for a double leg takedown but Ko sprawls well. He's pushed Fatu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fatu.
Ko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fatu wants to control but Ko is keeping him busy.
Fatu scoring with punches from side control.
Fatu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ko has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Fatu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fatu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fatu misses with a hook
enabling Ko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fatu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko.
Nice takedown defense from Ko. No joy for Fatu on that attempt.
Ko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ko's waist but Ko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatu off to one side.
Fatu looking to score a takedown here. Ko is defending well but Fatu drives through and ends up in Ko's guard.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Ko keeps moving.
Fatu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ko can do to turn this around?
Fatu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fatu stops Ko from standing up.
Fatu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu forces his way into half guard.
Ko is breathing heavily.
Fatu wants to free his trapped foot but Ko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fatu seems to be looking for submissions.
Ko won't allow Fatu to pass to mount.
Fatu content to control rather than advance.
Eddie Fatu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fatu is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu is trying to control. Ko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fatu lands a nice short elbow.
Fatu moves into full mount! Ko won't be happy about that!
Fatu looking to finish Ko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ko!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu working Ko over with strikes here.
Ko is still in real trouble! Can Fatu finish him?
Fatu postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ko out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Fatu goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Fatu!
Eddie Fatu retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Eddie Fatu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Sub Zero had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Sigurdsson slips under a jab.
Zero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Zero misses.
Zero blocks a jab.
Sigurdsson lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigurdsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frank Sigurdsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a left hand
enabling Zero to counter with a crisp jab.
Zero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Sigurdsson.
Zero lands a nice looking body shot.
Sigurdsson misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses the jab.
Zero moves in looking to clinch but Sigurdsson pushes him off.
Zero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sigurdsson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson wants to break free but Zero has control.
Zero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zero misses with some punches.
Zero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigurdsson misses with a body punch.
Zero misses with a punch on the inside.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sigurdsson.
Come on Sigurdsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zero tries to work over Sigurdsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Sigurdsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Zero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigurdsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sigurdsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigurdsson.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Sigurdsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigurdsson throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch but Sigurdsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigurdsson connects with a body shot.
Sigurdsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Zero misses.
Zero misses with a looping left.
Sigurdsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Sigurdsson lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zero. Sigurdsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigurdsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zero lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zero misses.
Zero throws out a loose jab but Sigurdsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Zero's head coaches at Kamehameha Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sigurdsson has managed to clinch.
Zero lands with a light punch inside.
Sigurdsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sigurdsson is trying to push Zero away but Zero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sigurdsson working aggressively here.
Sigurdsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zero seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sigurdsson can turn it around.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigurdsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sigurdsson misses the shot to the body.
Sigurdsson cracks Zero with a good jab.
Sub Zero's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigurdsson gets tackled into the cage by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch.
Sigurdsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sigurdsson breaks from the clinch.
Zero ducks under a wild hook from Sigurdsson.
Zero tries to clinch but Sigurdsson is having none of it.
Zero is looking to clinch.
Sigurdsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigurdsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Zero's head.
Sigurdsson moves out of range as Zero strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Sigurdsson. Those never looked like landing.
Zero forces Sigurdsson back against the cage and clinches.
Sigurdsson tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Sigurdsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sigurdsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Zero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zero moves into the clinch successfully.
Zero can't find room to land a body shot as Sigurdsson controls the action.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigurdsson breaks from the clinch.
Zero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sigurdsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Sigurdsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Zero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zero looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigurdsson is just out of range.
Zero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigurdsson lands with a hook. Zero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sub Zero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zero is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sigurdsson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zero lands a nice hook to Sigurdsson's body. Sigurdsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigurdsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zero scores with a hook to the body. Sigurdsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sigurdsson connects with a body shot.
Sigurdsson throws a hook but Zero blocks it.
Zero scores with a jab to the body.
Zero throws a shot from downtown. Sigurdsson moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigurdsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zero.
Zero throws a jab but it's blocked by Sigurdsson.
Zero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sigurdsson defending well as Zero loads up on a big left hand.
Zero moves forwards but Sigurdsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zero tries to clinch up but Sigurdsson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Sigurdsson misses its intended target.
Sigurdsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zero.
A telegraphed right hand from Zero misses the target.
The fighters circling - Sigurdsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sigurdsson throws a hook but Zero avoids it easily.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sigurdsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigurdsson works the jab nicely.
Sigurdsson lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Jeez, Sub Zero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zero looks to land a left hand but Sigurdsson moved out of range nicely.
Zero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigurdsson has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero moves forwards but Sigurdsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sub Zero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Sigurdsson!
Frank Sigurdsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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