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LFC 49 - Cooper vs Berzins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Basa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch has chosen 12th Man (Bright Lights) as his entrance music. The key to victory for Marco Basa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Marco Basa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynch dives in for a single leg takedown but Basa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lynch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Basa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marco Basa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshawn Lynch.
Lynch shoots in looking for a takedown. Basa tries to sprawl out of it but Lynch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lynch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Basa can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lynch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Basa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Lynch.
Lynch working the head and body with strikes.
Basa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lynch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lynch is putting a hurting on Basa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lynch throws a strike aimed at the side of Basa's head but Basa avoids it well.
My spies in Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform me that Lynch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lynch lands some shots froms side control.
Lynch working the ground and pound but Basa is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Basa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lynch lands a nice forearm strike.
Lynch trying to control the position but Basa is working away.
Lynch working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Lynch.
Lynch working the body and head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Lynch! That's hurt Basa! Will he recover? Lynch fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshawn Lynch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses The Litterbox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses The Litterbox!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Litterbox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Litterbox connects with a leg kick. Holloway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The Litterbox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holloway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Litterbox pinned against the cage. The Litterbox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holloway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Litterbox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Litterbox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holloway's calf.
The Litterbox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Litterbox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Litterbox connects with a solid leg kick.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Litterbox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Litterbox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Litterbox, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Litterbox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Litterbox throws a leg kick which misses Holloway's front leg but catches the back leg as Holloway tries to avoid it.
The Litterbox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holloway.
The Litterbox clinches up against the cage.
The Litterbox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway goes for a double leg but The Litterbox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Litterbox continues to drive forward.
Holloway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holloway is breathing heavily.
The Litterbox stalling against the cage.
The Litterbox swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Litterbox struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
The Litterbox can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Holloway tries to break the clinch but The Litterbox is controlling the position.
The Litterbox cracks Holloway with a nice body shot.
The Litterbox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Litterbox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Litterbox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway working for a triangle but The Litterbox defends it easily.
The Litterbox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The Litterbox wanted to stand there but Holloway had control of the position.
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Litterbox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Litterbox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Litterbox looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Litterbox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Litterbox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holloway is looking for a triangle but The Litterbox pushes his legs off easily.
The Litterbox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Litterbox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holloway is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The Litterbox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Litterbox controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses The Litterbox 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.
The Litterbox throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Litterbox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holloway.
The Litterbox clinches with his opponent.
The Litterbox scores with a hook to the body.
The Litterbox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Litterbox.
A right hand to the body from The Litterbox.
Holloway blocks a body shot from The Litterbox.
The Litterbox prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Litterbox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Litterbox misses with the head strike.
The Litterbox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Litterbox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Litterbox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
The Litterbox misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Litterbox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Litterbox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Litterbox is struggling to control the position.
The Litterbox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Litterbox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holloway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Litterbox.
The Litterbox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holloway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Litterbox.
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but The Litterbox gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Holloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Litterbox can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
The Litterbox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway looks for a takedown but The Litterbox sprawls well.
Holloway gets tackled into the cage by The Litterbox. The Litterbox maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Litterbox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Litterbox digs a right hand into Holloway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holloway's gas tank.
The Litterbox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Litterbox lands a shot to the body.
The Litterbox lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Litterbox just leaning against Holloway, taking a breather.
The Litterbox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Litterbox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Litterbox lands a right hand.
The Litterbox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Litterbox tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
The Litterbox lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Litterbox.
A right hook to the body lands for The Litterbox.
The Litterbox tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moses The Litterbox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Litterbox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Litterbox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
The Litterbox stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Litterbox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Litterbox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Litterbox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Litterbox.
The Litterbox lands with a left to the head.
Holloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Litterbox pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Litterbox throws a leg kick which misses Holloway's front leg but catches the back leg as Holloway tries to avoid it.
The Litterbox lands with a slapping head kick.
Holloway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway darts in looking for a takedown but The Litterbox gets double underhooks and turns Holloway into the cage.
The Litterbox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway is rocked!
The Litterbox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Litterbox creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holloway with a big uppercut! Holloway tries to clinch up but The Litterbox pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holloway to the mat! Holloway covers up and The Litterbox unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Moses The Litterbox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alastar Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhett Lokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alastar Quinn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alastar Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhett Lokey!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn misses with an uppercut.
Lokey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quinn defends well and Lokey ends up having to push Quinn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Quinn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lokey has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lokey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Quinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinn dips to his left and cracks Lokey with an uppercut!
Lokey needs to keep his hands up - Quinn had a free shot at his head there.
Quinn misses the jab.
Quinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lokey tries a head kick but it misses.
Lokey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lokey avoids the body shot from Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokey dives in and grabs Quinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes down on Lokey's head and hops out.
Alastar Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Lokey.
Quinn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Lokey misses with a takedown attempt - Quinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lokey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokey is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Quinn. Beautiful body shot.
Lokey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quinn cracks Lokey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokey is rocked!
Quinn finds Lokey's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lokey flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Quinn lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lokey will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alastar Quinn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Boubacar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Trevor Fisher has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Boubacar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a right hand that Boubacar ducks under and follows up with a left that Boubacar also avoids with ease.
Fisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fisher thuds his right hand into Boubacar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boubacar moves forwards but Fisher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Fisher jabs at Boubacar's body.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boubacar moves away.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boubacar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Nice defenses there by Boubacar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boubacar.
The fighters circling - Boubacar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Boubacar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher connects with a crisp jab.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boubacar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boubacar dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Fisher scores with a four punch combination!
Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boubacar misses with a few strikes there.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Boubacar.
Fisher misses with a body punch
enabling Boubacar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher Rushes Boubacar and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Boubacar is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fisher Piles on the pressure and Boubacar crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Fisher!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Cochrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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218 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Cochrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cochrane.
Cochrane tries to bum rush Rekis with a series of wild strikes but Rekis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cochrane throws a jab when Rekis was well out of range.
Cochrane throws a right hand that misses
and Rekis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cochrane won't be happy with that.
Rekis trying to control the action but Cochrane is working from the bottom.
Rekis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cochrane some visible discomfort.
Rekis trying to control the action but Cochrane is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cochrane taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekis tries for a kimura but Cochrane is defending well.
Rekis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cochrane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rekis advances nicely into full mount.
Rekis working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cochrane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rekis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cochrane is looking to escape.
Rekis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rekis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cochrane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cochrane tries to get out of the position.
Cochrane wants to control but Rekis is having none of it.
Rekis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rekis trying to control but Cochrane is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Rekis.
It looks like Guy Cochrane has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis with a couple of short strikes.
Cochrane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rekis on the ground.
Rekis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rekis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rekis lands a big elbow - Cochrane is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cochrane is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Rekis!
An out of breath John Rekis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Hand That Feeds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Benedict!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedict lands a right hook to the body.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page wants to clinch.
Benedict looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page dives in for a single leg takedown but Benedict sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benedict cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benedict counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict throws a combination that misses
and Page decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benedict's guard.
Page's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benedict pulls Page in close to his closed guard and prevents Page from doing any damage or advancing position.
Page is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benedict is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benedict has escaped and now he's on top!
Page looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedict not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Page is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedict defends well.
Page working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benedict doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benedict manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Page is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Benedict has his hands clasped together but Page extends and breaks Benedict's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Page.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Page!
Kyle Page thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Bujol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Vandalay is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Bujol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Art Vandalay!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bujol works over Vandalay's head and body with a nice combination.
Bujol displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vandalay misses the shot to the body.
Bujol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vandalay.
Bujol misses with a hook. Vandalay ducked under it nicely.
Vandalay connects with a looping right hand.
Vandalay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandalay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vandalay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bujol.
No joy there for Bujol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bujol lands a nice looking body shot.
Bujol throws a jab but it's blocked by Vandalay.
Vandalay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bujol looks to throw the jab but Vandalay is out of range.
Vandalay scores with a sloppy right hand. Bujol should have avoided that one.
Bujol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bujol misses with a straight right.
Bujol jabs Vandalay right on the nose. Vandalay blinks but takes it well.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vandalay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vandalay does it's job there.
Vandalay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Vandalay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vandalay misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Bujol.
Bujol with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vandalay!
Vandalay swinging wildly here.
Vandalay misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bujol misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Vandalay.
Bujol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bujol misses with a right hand
and Vandalay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bujol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bujol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vandalay misses with a body shot.
Vandalay connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vandalay misses.
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandalay.
Bujol avoids the body shot from Vandalay.
Vandalay throws a one two combo.
A big left from Vandalay misses.
Bujol throws an overhand right that lands on Vandalay's shoulder, as Vandalay tries to avoid the shot.
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vandalay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vandalay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bujol throws a lazy right hand but Vandalay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vandalay.
Vandalay lands a nice looking body shot.
Bujol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vandalay cracks Bujol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bujol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vandalay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vandalay throws a series of punches but Bujol avoids them all with ease.
Bujol misses with a hook. Vandalay ducked under it nicely.
Bujol swings widly with a right hand
and Vandalay counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Vandalay moves away from the strike by Bujol.
Vandalay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vandalay misses with a body kick.
Bujol throws a lazy right hand but Vandalay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vandalay works the jab nicely.
Bujol with a jab.
Bujol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bujol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bujol misses with an uppercut
and Vandalay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vandalay misses with a body kick.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandalay is just out of range.
Vandalay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vandalay is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bujol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandalay throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bujol misses.
Bujol misses with a left hand
and Vandalay counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice cross by Bujol.
Bujol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vandalay's hands.
Bujol throws an overhand right that lands on Vandalay's shoulder, as Vandalay tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay misses with a series of wild punches.
Vandalay throws a combination. Bujol tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice straight punches there by Vandalay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vandalay.
Bujol moves out of range of the body kick from Vandalay.
Vandalay looks to land a combination but Bujol avoids it well.
Bujol swings for the body but Vandalay moves out of range.
Vandalay throws a nice looking combination but Bujol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bujol missing with a left hand there. Vandalay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bujol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vandalay.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Vandalay's ribs.
Vandalay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bujol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vandalay scrambles back to his feet.
Vandalay throws a right and a left that Bujol avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandalay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bujol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vandalay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Vandalay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergio Bujol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bujol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Bujol throws a shot from downtown. Vandalay moves away and avoids it.
Vandalay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Vandalay swinging wildly here.
Vandalay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bujol. Bujol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vandalay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vandalay.
Art Vandalay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vandalay throws the left hand but Bujol avoids the punch easily.
Vandalay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandalay just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vandalay.
Vandalay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bujol finds it's way round the side to connect with Vandalay's head.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Art Vandalay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vandalay slips a jab from Bujol.
Vandalay throws a series of punches but Bujol avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bujol throws a big shot that misses.
Bujol connects with a body shot.
Bujol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bujol cracks a nice hook into Vandalay's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay slips under a jab from Bujol.
Vandalay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bujol missing with a left hand there. Vandalay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bujol lands with a cross.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujol throws a body shot but no joy.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bujol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vandalay looks to score with a jab to the body but Bujol is just out of range.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Vandalay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandalay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bujol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vandalay punishes Bujol's body with a nice straight punch.
Vandalay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bujol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandalay dodges the punch combination from Bujol.
Vandalay throws a right hand that Bujol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bujol also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandalay. Bujol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol avoids the body shot from Vandalay.
Bujol scores with a sloppy right hand. Vandalay should have avoided that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bujol cracks a nice hook into Vandalay's ribs.
Vandalay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Vandalay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vandalay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bujol throws a jab but it's blocked by Vandalay.
Vandalay cracks Bujol with a good jab.
Bujol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandalay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujol.
Bujol throws a body punch but Vandalay moves out of range.
Vandalay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bujol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol takes one on the button.
Bujol looks to land a left hand but Vandalay moved out of range nicely.
Bujol cracks a nice hook into Vandalay's ribs.
Vandalay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
Vandalay ducks under a wild hook from Bujol.
Vandalay loads up on a big right hand but Bujol slips the punch.
Vandalay swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Bujol.
Vandalay lands a jab to the nose.
Bujol throws a jab when Vandalay was well out of range.
Vandalay misses with a two punch combination.
Bujol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bujol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vandalay lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandalay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vandalay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bujol lands with a straight right. Vandalay didn't see that one coming.
Vandalay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandalay staying out of range there.
Vandalay feints a jab promting Bujol to slip. Vandalay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bujol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bujol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vandalay circles away quickly and effectively.
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bujol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bujol throws a jab when Vandalay was well out of range.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandalay.
Vandalay looks to land a combination but Bujol avoids it well.
Bujol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vandalay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol takes a swing at Vandalay's ribcage but misses.
Bujol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Vandalay. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Art Vandalay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Vandalay is just out of range.
Bujol misses the shot to the body.
Vandalay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vandalay moves away from the strike by Bujol.
Vandalay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bujol looks to land a right hand but Vandalay moved out of range.
Vandalay misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - Bujol coming out on top.
Bujol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from Vandalay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bujol misses the target.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Vandalay misses with the combination.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bujol doesn't seem bothered though.
Vandalay defending well as Bujol loads up on a big left hand.
Bujol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bujol throws a poor cross that misses
and Vandalay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vandalay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bujol's head.
Vandalay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vandalay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujol.
Vandalay slips a jab and a cross from Bujol.
Vandalay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bujol misses with a lunging right hand
and Vandalay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vandalay counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vandalay misses with a double jab.
Bujol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Bujol - just one landing.
Bujol walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bujol coming out on top.
Bujol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vandalay counters with a left to the body.
Bujol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vandalay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bujol was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandalay.
Bujol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bujol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vandalay misses with the combination.
Bujol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vandalay.
Vandalay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Vandalay thuds his right hand into Bujol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Bujol scores with a jab.
Bujol throws a shot from downtown. Vandalay moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay throws a shot from downtown. Bujol moves away and avoids it.
Vandalay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vandalay throws a right and a left that Bujol avoids nicely.
Vandalay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bujol.
Bujol missing with a left hand there. Vandalay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vandalay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vandalay scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol misses with a few strikes there.
Vandalay throws a jab when Bujol was well out of range.
Vandalay lands with a right hand.
Bujol throws a hook to the side of Vandalay's head but Vandalay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vandalay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vandalay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bujol.
Vandalay digs a good hook to Bujol's body.
A jab lands there for Vandalay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandalay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bujol.
Bujol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay cracks Bujol with a good jab.
Vandalay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vandalay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bujol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vandalay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bujol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Bujol.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bujol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bujol lands a right hook to the body.
Bujol punishes Vandalay's body with a nice straight punch.
Bujol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujol throws a jab when Vandalay was well out of range.
Bujol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bujol throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Vandalay does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandalay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vandalay 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Art Vandalay!
Our winner, Art Vandalay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Street Gang. Danny Noel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noel is fending him off so far but Copeland persists. Nope, Noel circles away and we're back to standing.
Butch Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown but Noel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Copeland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Copeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noel doesn't manage to clinch there - Copeland circles away.
Noel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Noel tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Copeland is defended easily by Noel.
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown. Noel tries to sprawl out of it but Copeland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Copeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noel counters by clinching up.
Noel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Copeland in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Copeland's efforts to push away.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Copeland decides to pull guard.
Noel tries to stand but Copeland is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noel is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Noel wants to stand but Copeland is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Noel tries to clinch up.
Copeland drives through with a takedown into Noel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Copeland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel keeping full guard, as Copeland tries to pass.
Copeland looking to sit in guard and control but Noel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noel tries to stand but Copeland is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Copeland trying to keep a closed guard but Noel is proving a slippery customer.
Noel wanted to stand there but Copeland had control of the position.
Copeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Copeland wants to control but Noel is keeping him busy.
Noel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland wants to free his trapped foot but Noel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noel tries to get out of the position.
Noel is not content to let Copeland control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Noel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Noel stuffs the takedown attempt from Copeland. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Noel wants to clinch.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Noel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Copeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noel's waist but Noel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Copeland off to one side.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Noel doesn't manage to clinch there - Copeland circles away.
Noel slaps away a takedown attempt from Copeland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Copeland goes for a double leg but Noel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Noel continues to drive forward.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copeland's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copeland avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Copeland dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copeland's defenses.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Copeland takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Noel won't allow it.
Noel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Noel holds him up against the cage and eventually Copeland drops back down to his feet.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Noel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noel gets underhooks to prevent Copeland's takedown attempt.
Copeland takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland jumps guard but Noel stands there with Copeland around his waist. Copeland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland is trying to break free.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Danny Noel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Copeland is working for takedown but Noel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Copeland in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland wants a takedown.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Noel.
I was talking to Noel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland is trying to break free.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Noel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Copeland's brow.
Copeland blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Copeland avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Copeland shrugs off.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Noel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Copeland can turn it around.
Copeland jumps guard but Noel stands there with Copeland around his waist. Copeland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Copeland can't break the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noel prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Copeland in his tracks for a moment.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Copeland shrugs off.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Copeland shrugs off.
Noel stops a takedown attempt from Copeland.
Nice elbow from Noel.
Copeland is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Noel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Copeland shrugs off.
Noel lands an elbow just above Copeland 's eye.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Noel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Noel as Copeland shoots in.
Noel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Copeland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Copeland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noel to the ground. Copeland is now in Noel's guard.
Copeland drops back looking for a leg! Noel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noel manages to kick Copeland off! Copeland jumps back into Noel's guard.
Noel wants to stand up but Copeland is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Copeland drops back looking for a leg! Noel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Noel manages to kick Copeland off! Copeland jumps back into Noel's guard.
Copeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Copeland from controlling successfully.
Copeland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Copeland.
Noel gets a clinch.
Copeland working hard to break the clinch.
Copeland goes for a takedown attempt but Noel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danny Noel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches up with Noel, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes Noel against the cage but Noel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Noel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danny Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noel tries to clinch there but Copeland circles away.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Copeland misses with a takedown
and Noel counters by clinching up.
Copeland avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Copeland working hard to break the clinch.
Copeland takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Noel.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Noel just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
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!
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copeland's defenses.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copeland's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Copeland tries to score a body lock takedown but Noel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Copeland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Copeland avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Copeland blocks an elbow strike.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Copeland shrugs off.
Copeland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Copeland in his tracks for a moment.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Copeland shrugs off.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Copeland avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Copeland blocks the elbow strike.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Butch Copeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Noel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Copeland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Noel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Noel!
After the fight, Danny Noel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Briggs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Briggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in The Dojo inform me that Dre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Briggs is trying to buck Dre off.
Dre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Briggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Briggs is pushing Dre's head away, looking to escape. Dre manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Dre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Briggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Briggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Briggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Dre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Briggs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dre off and has taken his back!
Briggs doesn't have the hooks in and Dre manages to turn into his guard.
Briggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dre.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Briggs holds on and takes a little breather.
Briggs trying to keep a closed guard but Dre is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dre wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Dre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Briggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dre's guard.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs pushing down on Dre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dre won't allow Briggs to pass to mount.
Briggs thows a huge punch but Dre dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is keen to just control but Dre is a slippery customer.
Briggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Briggs wants to free his trapped foot but Dre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Briggs with the ground and pound but Dre uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dre is keeping the position for now.
Dre working a defensive guard here.
Dre keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Dre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Dre is keeping the position.
Dre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Briggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Briggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dre circles away.
Dre tries for a takedown but Briggs circles away easily
and Briggs counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Dre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dre as he avoids it easily.
Dre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Briggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Dre.
Dre stuffs the takedown attempt from Briggs. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Dre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Briggs did well to prevent Dre getting side control.
Briggs tries to kick Dre off but Dre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dre wants to pass to mount but Briggs is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet.
Dre is looking to take a break and control but Briggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Briggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dre's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Briggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Briggs throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dre could be in trouble here!
Dre just trying to survive but Briggs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Briggs scores with punches and elbows.
Briggs misses with a punch to the head.
Briggs cracks Dre with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dre from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dre has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Briggs.
Briggs misses with an elbow to the head.
Briggs scores with strikes from the back.
Briggs is punishing Dre with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre covering up well under a series of strikes from Briggs.
Dre is covering up but some of the strikes from Briggs are getting through and doing damage.
Briggs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dre avoids the strikes from Briggs.
Dre is trapped and Briggs is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Briggs is looking for a choke. Dre gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dre manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Dre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre tries to free his leg and advance position but Briggs is retaining full guard.
Briggs is trying to control the position but Dre postures up.
Briggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Briggs shoots for a takedown but Dre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dre tries to sprawl but Briggs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Briggs wants to pass to mount but Dre is defending the position.
Dre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Briggs.
Dre tries to roll over but Briggs keeps him under control.
Briggs trying to mount his opponent but Dre defends it.
Dre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Briggs trying to control but Dre is working from the bottom.
Briggs throwing strikes but missing.
Briggs scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Briggs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Briggs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Briggs trying to move into half guard but instead Dre has managed to sweep!
Briggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dre manages to get himself to full guard.
Briggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dre trying to control the position.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs cracks Dre with a solid left hand.
Dre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dre keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Briggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Briggs trying to control but Dre is working from the bottom.
Briggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briggs being controlled here momentarily.
Briggs trying to control but Dre is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Dre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dre wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dre can do to turn this around?
Briggs wants to stand and escape but Dre is having none of it.
Dre looking to pass the guard.
Dre throwing strikes but missing.
Dre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre prevents Briggs from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dre has a takedown stuffed.
Dre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Briggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dre is trying to defend but Briggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Briggs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Briggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dre looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Dre controls Briggs momentarily but Briggs frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Briggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dre controls Briggs momentarily but Briggs frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Briggs manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Briggs clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Briggs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dre is trying to defend but Briggs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Briggs trying to mount his opponent but Dre defends it.
Briggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Briggs tries to pass to full mount but Dre defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Briggs throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
James Briggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Briggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dre keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Dre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet.
Briggs wants to stand up but Dre is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre is looking to work some ground and pound but Briggs has wrist control.
Dre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dre trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Briggs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Briggs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
Dre has his hands on Briggs's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre is continuing to stall.
Briggs throws an elbow that misses. Dre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Briggs's guard. Nice move by Dre!
Briggs pulls Dre in to control the position.
Briggs is looking to stand up but Dre isn't so interested in that idea.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Dre from controlling successfully.
Briggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Briggs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dre drops back looking for a leg! Briggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Briggs manages to kick Dre off! Dre jumps back into Briggs's guard.
Dre wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dre shoots in looking for a takedown. Briggs tries to sprawl out of it but Dre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Briggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dre shoots in looking for a takedown but Briggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Briggs swivels and escapes.
James Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Dre.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Briggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Briggs had his way with Dr Dre in that round.
That's time! Briggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Briggs misses with the combination.
Dre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Briggs tries to avoid it but Dre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Briggs to the ground. Briggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Briggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Dre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Dre from controlling successfully.
Dre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dre landing with the ground and pound.
Dre stops Briggs from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Briggs is pulling down on Dre's head. It's preventing any offense from Dre, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Briggs's head.
Briggs trying to keep a closed guard but Dre is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Briggs is on top in guard.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dre is keeping the position for now.
Briggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dre is on top in guard.
Briggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dre manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Briggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dre is keeping the position for now.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Dre is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Dre controlling him for the moment.
Dre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dr Dre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs is pulling down on Dre's head to control his posture.
Dre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Briggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James Briggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dre trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dre throws a strike but Briggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Dre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Briggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Dre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Briggs is looking to stand up but Dre isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dre tries to free his leg and advance position but Briggs is retaining full guard.
Briggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Briggs is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dr Dre.
Well Briggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Briggs!
Our winner, James Briggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon Cooper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Samuel Berzins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berzins.
Berzins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berzins lands with a nice body punch.
Cooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berzins defends well and Cooper ends up having to push Berzins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berzins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper is trying to drag Berzins to the mat but Berzins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berzins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berzins tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berzins is defending well.
Samuel Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Cooper.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Berzins has him pressed against the cage.
Berzins presses Cooper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berzins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berzins gets underhooks to prevent Cooper's takedown attempt.
Berzins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berzins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berzins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooper takes a shot to the head.
Berzins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Berzins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berzins lands with a light punch inside.
Berzins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cooper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Berzins holds him up against the cage and eventually Cooper drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Berzins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berzins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper successfully pulls guard.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.
Berzins is looking to stand up but Cooper won't let him.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.
Cooper has his feet on Berzins's thighs here. He's pushed Berzins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Berzins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sheldon Cooper!
After winning the bout, Sheldon Cooper 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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