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Hilo Fight 161 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Paris is retaining full guard.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paris can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paris is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Paris defends the submission attempt.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Paris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Paris is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paris is looking to improve his position.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki tries to pass to full mount but Paris defends it.
Paris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paris working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paris looking to control.
Paris being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aoki passes Paris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki .
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paris!
Paris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aoki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris prevents Aoki from taking his back.
Aoki trying to control but Paris is having none of it.
Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paris's face.
It looks like Kobe Romeo Paris has been cut.
Paris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki working Paris over with strikes.
Paris missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Romeo Paris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Aoki .
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paris tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paris to the ground. Paris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Paris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki .
Paris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Paris avoids it well.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paris on his heels. He'll look to pass Paris's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aoki lands a couple of digs.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Paris has wrist control.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Paris is keeping the position.
Aoki stands and throws Paris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki moves into full mount!
Paris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki looking to finish Paris with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paris!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aoki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aoki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aoki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paris tries to improve position but can't.
Paris gets back to half guard.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paris is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris gets full guard.
Paris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aoki postures up in Paris's guard and throws a big left but Paris blocks it.
Paris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paris is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paris working for submissions but it's allowed Aoki to get to half guard.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paris wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Paris is pressing down on Aoki 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki trying to control but Paris is working from the bottom.
Aoki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki stands and throws Paris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kobe Romeo Paris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Paris.
Aoki darts in looking for a takedown but Paris gets double underhooks and turns Aoki into the cage.
Paris lands a takedown into guard.
Paris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paris is in close to Aoki 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Super SmashBros. inform us that Aoki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paris stops Aoki from standing up.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoki has his foot on Paris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paris works his way back into a safe position though.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris works over Aoki with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoki pulls Paris in close to prevent any damage.
Paris gets to his feet. Aoki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Paris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Aoki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paris throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paris.
Aoki lands a really nice looking cross but Paris seems unphased.
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paris doesn't seem bothered though.
Paris misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aoki if he has to take too many more of those.
Aoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paris defends it nicely.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Paris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aoki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paris tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paris to the ground. Paris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paris stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki . Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Paris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paris misses with a hook
and Aoki counters with a takedown into side control.
Paris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aoki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paris prevents Aoki from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aoki is trying to get an arm triangle but Paris is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paris is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paris trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer.
Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Romeo Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki !
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Spiritual Surrender. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vincent Wolf was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguilar scores with a jab. Wolf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Aguilar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Aguilar.
Aguilar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aguilar scores with a decent looking hook.
Aguilar lands a jab to the head.
Aguilar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolf is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Aguilar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wolf rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aguilar's guard! Nice work there by Wolf!
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!
Wolf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Wolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguilar, not yet.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aguilar is working for a kimura but Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.
Wolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguilar throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Aguilar controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aguilar throws a big shot that misses.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf leaves Aguilar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf ducks right into an uppercut from Aguilar.
Wolf connects with a right hand. Aguilar shakes it off.
Aguilar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aguilar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolf on the side of the head.
Aguilar throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Aguilar blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Aguilar circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aguilar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aguilar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aguilar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Aguilar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aguilar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Aguilar throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolf moves into the clinch.
Aguilar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguilar looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolf digs a right hand underneath Aguilar's ribcage. Aguilar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but Wolf won't allow it.
Wolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguilar controls his hands.
Aguilar misses with the head strike.
Wolf lands a nice elbow.
Aguilar takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sergio Aguilar has been cut.
A body shot lands from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aguilar's defenses.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wolf to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf keeps control of Aguilar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
Wolf crunches a lovely knee into Aguilar's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Aguilar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Wolf throws a leg kick which misses Aguilar's front leg but catches the back leg as Aguilar tries to avoid it.
Wolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aguilar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aguilar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Aguilar.
Wolf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolf throws a right hand that Aguilar ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguilar also avoids with ease.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolf with a hook.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguilar.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguilar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Vincent Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aguilar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aguilar somewhat.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Aguilar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Aguilar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolf sprawls well. He's pushed Aguilar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Aguilar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Wolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wolf moves out of range as Aguilar strikes.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aguilar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aguilar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aguilar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Aguilar is out of range.
Aguilar misses with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aguilar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aguilar finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf's head.
Aguilar misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick.
Aguilar drops his hands momentarily and Wolf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aguilar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf.
Aguilar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf is looking to land body kicks.
Aguilar blocks the body kick.
Aguilar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aguilar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wolf.
Wolf throws the kick towards the body but Aguilar avoids it.
Wolf takes a swing at Aguilar's ribcage but misses.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aguilar's head.
Wolf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Aguilar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aguilar loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Aguilar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf takes a swing at Aguilar's ribcage but misses.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Aguilar is just out of range.
Wolf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aguilar throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.
Aguilar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aguilar closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Aguilar pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar misses with a looping left.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Aguilar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aguilar looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Aguilar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aguilar misses with a looping left.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguilar was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Aguilar walks into a left hand.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick.
Aguilar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to avoid it but Aguilar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolf to the ground. Wolf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aguilar swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Aguilar blocks the low kick.
Aguilar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolf.
Wolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aguilar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguilar moves forwards but Wolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aguilar swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf slips under a jab from Aguilar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolf checks a leg kick.
Wolf scores with a spinning back kick!
Wolf cracks the inside of Aguilar's front leg.
Aguilar gets a takedown into half guard.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.
Aguilar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wolf keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Aguilar wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolf controlling the position for now.
Wolf wants to improve his position but Aguilar is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aguilar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aguilar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aguilar prevents Wolf from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aguilar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vincent Wolf.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Wolf!
After winning the bout, Vincent Wolf 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Izturis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Izturis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Einar Magn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Izturis.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magn!
Izturis throws a jab but it's blocked by Magn.
Izturis scores with a hook to the body. Magn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Izturis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izturis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izturis scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Izturis.
Izturis looks to land a combination but Magn avoids it well.
Magn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izturis throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izturis throws a right hand that misses
and Magn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Izturis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magn keeps control of Izturis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izturis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Magn is defending well.
Izturis breaks from the clinch.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izturis manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn throws a big shot that misses.
Izturis shoots for a takedown but Magn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magn. Izturis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izturis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Izturis misses with a kick to the body.
Magn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Izturis throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Einar Magn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Magn - just one landing.
Izturis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Izturis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izturis swings for the body but Magn moves out of range.
Izturis tries to work over Magn's front leg with a kick but Magn checks it.
Magn has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn working aggressively here.
Izturis is working Magn over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magn.
Magn working aggressively here.
Izturis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magn tries to land a knee to the head but Izturis blocks with his arms.
Izturis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izturis dodges an elbow strike from Magn.
A nice left hand lands by Izturis.
Magn lands an elbow that stopped Izturis in his tracks for a moment.
Izturis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magn lands an elbow inside.
Magn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Izturis.
Magn stalling in the clinch but Izturis improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izturis blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Magn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izturis lands with a right to the head.
Magn lands a right hand.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
Magn keeps control of Izturis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izturis lands a nice shot to the body.
Izturis wants to break free but Magn has control.
Izturis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izturis swings wildly with an uppercut but Magn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izturis misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Izturis.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magn throws an elbow but misses.
Izturis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izturis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izturis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Izturis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Izturis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Izturis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Izturis.
Izturis lands a few punches from side control.
Magn is not content to let Izturis control the position.
Magn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Izturis 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.
Izturis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Izturis scores with a hook to the body. Magn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magn misses with an uppercut. Izturis saw that one coming.
Magn checks a low kick from Izturis.
Izturis just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Magn.
Izturis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Izturis looks to land a body kick but Magn moved away.
Izturis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magn lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izturis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Izturis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izturis misses with a few strikes there.
Izturis throws a leg kick but Magn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magn wants to clinch.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Magn ducks under a wild hook from Izturis.
Magn defending well as Izturis loads up on a big left hand.
Izturis takes a swing at Magn's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magn checks a leg kick.
Izturis jabs at Magn's body.
A shot to the body from Izturis misses
and Magn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izturis takes a shot to the head.
Magn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izturis backwards.
Izturis is rocked!
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Izturis.
Oh Izturis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magn throws a punch but it's blocked by Izturis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Magn fails to land.
Clinched against the cage, Magn lands a big elbow that drops Izturis! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Izturis is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Einar Magn waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
139 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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24
142 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott slips under a jab.
McTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
McTavish wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Scott pulls guard successfully.
Scott is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McTavish has his hands clasped together but Scott extends and breaks McTavish's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Scott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bonald Scott!
An out of breath Bonald Scott 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Label Society - Bleed for Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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146 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemy Waters!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Price throws a leg kick but Waters moved away.
Lemy Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Waters misses the target.
Price throws a nice head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Waters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Waters.
Waters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waters moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
Waters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Price lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waters doesn't seem phased though.
Waters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Price.
Price has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Waters finds it's way round the side to connect with Price's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Waters misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Waters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waters throws the left hand but Price avoids the punch easily.
Waters looks to land a body kick but Price moved away.
Waters ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Waters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Waters throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Waters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Waters has time to react.
Waters throws a shot to the body.
Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters misses with a wild body shot.
Dan Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Waters looks to throw a body kick
and Price counters with a nice leg kick.
Waters throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price throws an overhand right that lands on Waters's shoulder, as Waters tries to avoid the shot.
Waters throws a leg kick which misses Price's front leg but catches the back leg as Price tries to avoid it.
Waters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Price checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Price does no damage.
Waters scoring well with a low kick there.
Waters ducks right into an uppercut from Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Waters. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Price.
A shot to the body from Waters misses
and Price counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Waters.
Waters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Price avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Waters moves forwards but Price connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waters is rocked!
Waters looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waters throws out the jab.
Price lands a big head kick that sends Waters tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves Waters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Price buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Price cracks Waters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Waters lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Waters.
A bone on bone clash there as Waters blocks the leg kick.
Waters misses the jab.
Price is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Price slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Waters shoots in and gets a takedown into Price's guard.
Waters seems to have recovered his senses.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Waters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Price has wrist control.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waters can do to turn this around?
Price controls Waters momentarily but Waters frees himself.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a hook but Waters avoids it easily.
Waters throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Waters lands a nice shot to the body.
Dan Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price is looking to slow Waters down with leg kicks.
Waters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Price is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Waters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Price takes one on the button.
Waters thows a leg kick but Price checks it
letting Price counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Waters.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Waters.
Price throws a shot from downtown. Waters moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Price coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Waters attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Waters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Waters does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Waters throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
Price scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a leg kick
and Price counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waters.
Waters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waters.
Price throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Waters tried to score with a low kick but Price checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waters. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Waters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Waters is just content to waste time from the top position. Price takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Price bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Price will probably get the nod.
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!
Waters connects with the punch.
Waters throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Price throws a sloppy head kick
and Waters counters with a two punch combo.
Price works Waters's body with a nice hook.
Waters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price avoids the body shot from Waters.
Waters misses with a body kick.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price misses with a looping left.
Waters misses the body punch
and Price counters with a nice uppercut.
Price misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waters thuds a left hand into Price's body.
Waters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Waters.
Waters missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Waters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Waters wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Price wants to improve his position but Waters is controlling well.
Price regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Waters.
Lemy Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waters postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Price pulls Waters in close to his closed guard and prevents Waters from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Waters looking to sit in guard and control but Price gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters looking for a guillotine here but Price defends easily.
Waters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Price doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Waters is tightening it up a little... Price has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Price reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Price taps out! Nice BJJ there by Waters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lemy Waters!
Lemy Waters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Prez . Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
220 lbs
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220 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov throws a head kick that misses
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Lapikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangold.
Mangold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mangold shoots in and drives through. Lapikov sprawls well.
Mangold takes the fight into the clinch.
Lapikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lapikov blocking some punches.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lapikov looking to stall.
Lapikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Mangold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lapikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lapikov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mangold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapikov tries a body shot but Mangold blocks it.
Lapikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold decides to pull guard.
Mangold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapikov postures up and lands a big shot to Mangold's brow.
Mangold working a defensive guard here.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mangold working for a triangle but Lapikov defends it easily.
Lapikov slips nicely into half guard.
Mangold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangold has wrist control.
Mangold is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lapikov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mangold's body to avoid the submission. Mangold has instead reached around Lapikov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mangold arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Mangold!
Danny Mangold took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley Downer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kylma Jaak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak throws a hook but Downer blocks it.
Jaak looks to land a left hand but Downer moved out of range nicely.
Downer forces Jaak back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Jaak blocks it.
Jaak scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Downer avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Jaak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Downer.
Jaak missing with knees to the body.
Downer lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Jaak.
Knees to the body from Downer.
Our sources have told us that Downer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Downer backwards.
Downer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Downer's face.
Downer with a knee to the head.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Downer or not.
We've been informed that Jaak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaak trying to land knees to the body.
Downer misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaak working aggressively here.
Downer scores with a knee to the head.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Downer misses with an elbow strike.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the head but Downer blocks with his arms.
Jaak lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Jaak.
Jaak can't find room to land a body shot as Downer controls the action.
Downer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaak looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jaak fails to land.
Downer with a knee to the head.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Downer avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Downer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaak digs a right hand underneath Downer's ribcage. Downer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaak tries to land knees in the clinch but Downer avoids the damage to the body.
Jaak tries to stall but Downer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Jaak blocks with his arms.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Downer connects with a knee to the head.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Jaak tries to work over Downer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downer misses with an elbow strike.
Jaak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Downer avoids it.
Downer lands a knee to the body.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Jaak is blocking nicely.
Jaak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downer drops Jaak with a big knee straight up the middle! Jaak is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That has opened up Kylma Jaak's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaak cracks Downer with a good jab.
Jaak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Downer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaak throws a sloppy head kick and Downer moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer instigates a clinch.
Downer managing to block the knees to the body from Jaak.
Jaak scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Downer obliges.
Jaak looks winded!
Downer lands an elbow inside that Jaak shrugs off.
Jaak takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Kylma Jaak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jaak dodges an elbow strike from Downer.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaak blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Downer is defending well for now.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
Jaak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downer.
Jaak struggles to land a body shot inside as Downer controls his hands.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Jaak.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaak blocks an elbow strike from Downer.
Jaak trying to control the position but instead, Downer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaak into the cage.
Downer avoiding damage as Jaak throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Downer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaak avoids it.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Jaak is blocking nicely.
Downer avoiding damage as Jaak throws knees to the body.
Jaak is trying to maintain a safe position but Downer gets an underhook and turns Jaak into the cage.
Nice elbow from Downer.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Jaak blocks it.
Downer landing knees to the body.
Jaak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downer.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Downer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kylma Jaak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Downer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Downer is defending well for now.
Jaak avoids the elbow strike from Downer, against the cage.
Downer pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kylma Jaak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Downer rushes Jaak and presses him up against the cage.
Jaak misses with some punches.
Jaak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Jaak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Downer.
Jaak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Downer is defending well for now.
Jaak is trying to maintain a safe position but Downer gets an underhook and turns Jaak into the cage.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jaak fails to land.
Jaak avoids the elbow strike from Downer, against the cage.
Jaak working aggressively here.
Jaak taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak tries to work over Downer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downer lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Downer as Jaak tries to tie him up.
Downer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaak is breathing heavily.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downer being controlled against the cage.
Jaak avoiding damage as Downer throws knees to the body.
Jaak stalling in the clinch but Downer improves position.
Downer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaak's defenses.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Jaak blocks with his arms.
Downer missing with knees to the body.
Downer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Downer lands an elbow inside that Jaak shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kylma Jaak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bentley Downer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bentley Downer made sure he mentioned VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mingi Tyyp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mingi Tyyp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams forces Tyyp back against the cage and clinches.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tyyp is able to avoid easily.
Adams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyyp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyyp moves away from the strike by Adams.
Adams drives through with a takedown into Tyyp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tyyp trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams postures up in Tyyp's guard and throws a big left but Tyyp blocks it.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyyp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyyp is on top in guard.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Adams has his foot on Tyyp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyyp works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyyp is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyyp passes into half guard.
Tyyp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Tyyp sits in half guard.
Adams manages to get to full guard.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyyp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyyp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams pulls Tyyp in to control the position.
Adams working for a triangle but Tyyp defends it easily.
Adams trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyyp has passed into side control.
Tyyp throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tyyp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyyp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Tyyp throwing strikes but Adams manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tyyp is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams with the ground and pound but Tyyp regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Adams works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams 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.
Tyyp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams lands a body shot.
Tyyp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyyp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Tyyp on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyyp smiles and moves away.
Tyyp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Tyyp throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyyp!
Tyyp tries to bench press Adams off him but Adams keeps the position.
Adams is trying to move to mount but Tyyp reverses beautifully and ends up in Adams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyyp trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is looking to sweep but instead, Tyyp has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams keeps trying to improve his position.
Adams is still trying to improve position.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to control the position but Tyyp postures up.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyyp stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Tyyp trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tyyp puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
JR Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adams trying to control here.
Well, if Tyyp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams takes a swing at Tyyp's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a right hand that Tyyp ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyyp also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyyp lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyyp doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Tyyp blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mingi Tyyp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A jab from Adams misses.
Tyyp tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyyp checks a low kick from Adams.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyyp on the side of the head.
Tyyp lands with a kick to the ribs.
JR Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyyp moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyyp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyyp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp lands with a nice body kick.
Adams 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.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyyp is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tyyp's thigh. Tyyp counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tyyp is trying to keep Adams in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams passes Tyyp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Tyyp defending well.
Adams is nestled in close to Tyyp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyyp wants to control the action here but instead Adams manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams avoids the attempt from Tyyp to control.
Adams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams trying to control but Tyyp is having none of it.
Adams controlling the pace for now.
Adams wants to control the pace but Tyyp is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Adams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Adams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyyp is looking to escape.
Tyyp blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams!
JR Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow misses with a wild body shot.
Blow throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Blow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Machado pushes Blow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Blow prevents Machado from escaping the position.
Machado is not content to let Blow control the position.
Machado tries to escape but Blow is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow in side control, throwing shots but Machado defends.
Machado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blow is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blow won't allow Machado to get back to his feet.
Blow trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado wants to stand and escape but Blow is having none of it.
Blow stands and throws Machado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Machado takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Blow crashes against the mat.
Machado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado parries the strikes from Blow easily there. Blow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machado to escape.
Machado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blow trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Blow working the ground and pound but Machado is defending the strikes.
Blow trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
Machado pushes Blow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blow trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machado dodges the ground and pound from Blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blow throws a strike aimed at the side of Machado's head but Machado avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Blow misses its intended target.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Blow persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
Blow goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Blow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blow missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Blow saw that one coming.
Blow lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado misses with a body punch
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado throws a series of punches but Blow avoids them all with ease.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blow scores with a takedown into Machado's guard.
Blow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Blow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blow advances to half guard.
Blow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Blow seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Mike Blow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Blow trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
Machado pushes Blow off looking to stand but Blow dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Blow.
Blow has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow looking to throw knees to the head but Machado is blocking nicely.
Machado working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Blow.
Blow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machado is defending well for now.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Blow avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado is trying to break free.
Blow scores with a knee to the head.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blow tries to land knees in the clinch but Machado avoids the damage to the body.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blow blocks a body shot from Machado.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Blow looking for a takedown.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Blow avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blow takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blow scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado throws a punch but it's blocked by Blow.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Blow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Machado tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Blow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blow lands a nice uppercut.
Blow blocks a body shot from Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Blow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machado's face.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blow misses with a body punch.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blow lands a shoulder strike.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Blow lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow scores with a hook to the body.
Machado wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
Blow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mike Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blow tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
Machado swings for the body but Blow moves out of range.
Mike Blow is winning the standup battle so far.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blow wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
Blow misses with a wild combination.
Blow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Machado pushes Blow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Blow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing that Blow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Machado is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Machado taking a bit of punishment here - Blow scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blow fails with the takedown.
A combination from Blow does no damage.
Blow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow throws a combination. Machado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow misses with a wild combination.
Blow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Blow moves out of range of the strikes.
Blow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Blow's shoulder, as Blow tries to avoid the shot.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Blow moved out of range nicely.
Blow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Machado misses.
Blow clinches up against the cage.
Blow lands a body punch.
Blow misses with a knee strike.
Machado is leaning against Blow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Machado regains guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Blow from controlling successfully.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
Blow won't allow Machado to get back to his feet.
Blow throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow had his way with Manny Machado in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blow closes the distance and clinches.
Blow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Machado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blow misses with an uppercut.
Blow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blow.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Blow digs a good hook to Machado's body.
Blow gets a double leg takedown into Machado's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado wants to stand but Blow is controlling the position.
Blow throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado tries to stand but Blow is controlling from the bottom.
Blow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blow or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machado throws an off balance right hand
and Blow counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Machado wants to stand but Blow is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Blow slips an elbow through the middle.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Blow.
Well Blow 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 50:44
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:44
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Blow!
Mike Blow retains his lightweight title!
Mike Blow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Valenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Valenta!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenta misses with a wild combination.
Povetkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valenta was well out of range. Poor timing from Povetkin.
Valenta is looking to land body kicks.
Valenta misses with a leg kick.
Valenta throws a hook to the side of Povetkin's head but Povetkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Povetkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Povetkin misses with a left hand
and Valenta counters with a left and a right that stings Povetkin.
Valenta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenta with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valenta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Povetkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Povetkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Povetkin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valenta looks for the body kick but Povetkin saw that one coming.
Valenta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenta misses the shot to the body.
Povetkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Povetkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valenta counters with a stiff right hand.
Povetkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valenta.
Povetkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Valenta misses with a low kick.
Valenta tries to clinch but Povetkin is having none of it.
Valenta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Povetkin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valenta, right into the meat.
Povetkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valenta throws a wild body kick that Povetkin sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta is looking to land body kicks.
Valenta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Povetkin manages to avoid it.
Valenta dodges the punch combination from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a leg kick
letting Valenta counter with a right hand.
Povetkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Povetkin with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valenta.
Povetkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Povetkin.
Valenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povetkin pinned against the cage. Povetkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valenta throws a lazy body kick
and Povetkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Povetkin moves away.
Valenta digs a good body shot into Povetkin's ribs.
Valenta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Povetkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valenta's hands.
Povetkin looks to throw the jab but Valenta is out of range.
Povetkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Valenta moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Valenta.
Valenta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valenta takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Povetkin.
Valenta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Povetkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Valenta.
Valenta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Povetkin circles away.
Povetkin swings for the body but Valenta moves out of range.
Povetkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Valenta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lorenzo Valenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valenta lands a nice hook to Povetkin's body. Povetkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valenta misses with a straight right.
Valenta keeps Povetkin at a distance using the push kick.
Valenta throws a sloppy head kick and Povetkin moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Valenta misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Valenta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Povetkin throws a lazy right hand but Valenta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenta tries for a takedown but Povetkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Povetkin.
Valenta looks to score with a jab to the body but Povetkin is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valenta.
Povetkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valenta.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valenta, right into the meat.
Valenta is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Povetkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Povetkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a body kick.
Povetkin throws a hook but Valenta avoids it easily.
Povetkin misses with a body shot.
Valenta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valenta throws a body kick that misses.
Povetkin throws a leg kick which misses Valenta's front leg but catches the back leg as Valenta tries to avoid it.
Povetkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Povetkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valenta.
Valenta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valenta scores with a body shot.
Valenta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Povetkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Povetkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta defending well as Povetkin loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Povetkin does no damage.
Povetkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valenta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Povetkin is out of range.
Valenta tries to land a front kick but Povetkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Povetkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valenta counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Povetkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valenta throws a leg kick but Povetkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valenta misses the jab.
Valenta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Valenta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin jabs Valenta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valenta throws a poor cross that misses
and Valenta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valenta walks into a stiff left hand from Povetkin.
Valenta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Povetkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valenta slips a jab and a cross from Povetkin.
Povetkin lands a two punch combo.
Valenta misses the jab.
A left lands for Valenta.
Povetkin throws a looping overhand right but Valenta ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta throws a chopping leg kick but Povetkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valenta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Povetkin at a distance.
Valenta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valenta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Povetkin in his tracks.
Valenta walks into a left hand.
Valenta moves out of range of the leg kick from Povetkin.
Povetkin throws the left hand but Valenta avoids the punch easily.
Povetkin misses with a shot to the body
and Valenta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Povetkin's knee momentarily.
Valenta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Povetkin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Povetkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valenta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Valenta misses
and Povetkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Povetkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Povetkin dips to his left and cracks Valenta with an uppercut!
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Valenta avoids them all with ease.
Povetkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Povetkin misses with a hook. Valenta ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin throws a shot from downtown. Valenta moves away and avoids it.
Alexander Povetkin is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Povetkin is predictable there
and Valenta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Povetkin avoids the body shot from Valenta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin swings for the body but Valenta moves out of range.
Povetkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Povetkin there.
Valenta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Povetkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Povetkin.
Povetkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valenta throws a body shot but no joy.
Povetkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Povetkin throws a low kick, looking for Valenta's leg but Valenta calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valenta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Povetkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Povetkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Povetkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Povetkin throws a looping overhand right but Valenta ducks down to avoid it.
Valenta misses with an uppercut.
Valenta misses with a body shot.
Povetkin just misses with a punch 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!
Valenta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valenta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin swings widly with a right hand
and Valenta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valenta is just content to waste time from the top position. Povetkin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Valenta cracks Povetkin with a solid left hand.
Valenta throws a big elbow that misses.
Valenta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valenta is looking to advance position but Povetkin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Valenta is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Povetkin prevents Valenta from getting the reversal.
Povetkin controlling his opponent.
Valenta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valenta keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lorenzo Valenta just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valenta. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Povetkin tenderised Valenta's leg. Valenta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valenta misses with a head kick.
Povetkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Povetkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valenta lands with a hook. Povetkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valenta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Povetkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valenta. Povetkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valenta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valenta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valenta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valenta throws the kick towards the body but Povetkin avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Povetkin as he connects with a hook.
Povetkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valenta.
Valenta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Povetkin takes a step back to recover.
Valenta misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Povetkin.
Povetkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valenta throws a leg kick but Povetkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Povetkin misses with a looping right.
Valenta slips under a jab from Povetkin.
Jab by Povetkin.
Povetkin connects with a leg kick. Valenta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Povetkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valenta throws a low kick, looking for Povetkin's leg but Povetkin calmly moves out of range.
Valenta lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Povetkin throws a hook but Valenta blocks it.
Valenta moves away from the strike by Povetkin.
Povetkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valenta.
Valenta moves out of range as Povetkin strikes.
Povetkin misses with a combination
and Valenta counters by clinching up.
Valenta swings wildly with an uppercut but Povetkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Povetkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Povetkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Valenta won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a punch to the body.
Valenta scores with a hook to the body.
Valenta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
Povetkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Povetkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valenta.
Valenta clinches up with Povetkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Valenta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Povetkin's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
Valenta misses with a left hand
and Povetkin counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lorenzo Valenta 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!
Povetkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Valenta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Povetkin throws a solid leg kick but Valenta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Povetkin.
Povetkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Povetkin throws out a loose jab but Valenta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valenta misses with a wild body shot.
Valenta looks to score with a jab to the body but Povetkin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valenta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Valenta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a series of punches but Valenta avoids them all with ease.
Povetkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Povetkin misses with a hook.
Valenta tries a low kick but Povetkin avoids it.
Valenta drives through and clinches with Povetkin against the cage.
Povetkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valenta lands a slapping body shot.
Valenta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valenta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valenta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Povetkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Povetkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Valenta throws a looping overhand right but Povetkin ducks down to avoid it.
Povetkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valenta throws a lazy right hand but Povetkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Valenta.
Povetkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valenta connects with a leg kick. Povetkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valenta misses with a jab to the body
and Povetkin counters with a two punch combo.
Povetkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Valenta off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta cracks Povetkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Povetkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Povetkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valenta shoots in but Povetkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valenta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Povetkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Povetkin moves out of range of the body kick from Valenta.
Alexander Povetkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valenta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Povetkin momentarily.
Valenta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Povetkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valenta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povetkin sprawls well. Povetkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valenta gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a good cross that connects.
Valenta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valenta tries to score with a low kick but Povetkin moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Valenta as he checks the leg kick.
Valenta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valenta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Valenta.
Valenta misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Povetkin.
I think Valenta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorenzo Valenta!
Lorenzo Valenta is the new super heavyweight champion!
Lorenzo Valenta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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