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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Retkikello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retkikello has chosen SMC Hoodrats as his entrance music. Risto Retkikello is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fyodor Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Risto Retkikello!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retkikello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenov slips a jab and a cross from Retkikello.
Retkikello moves in looking to clinch but Semenov pushes him off.
Retkikello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Retkikello tries to work over Semenov's front leg with a kick but Semenov checks it.
Semenov ducks under a wild hook from Retkikello.
Retkikello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Retkikello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Retkikello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Semenov is looking to chop away at Retkikello's legs.
Retkikello throws a right and a left that Semenov avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Retkikello or perhaps it was just good defense by Semenov which made him look bad.
Retkikello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkikello looks to land a combination but Semenov avoids it well.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown but Retkikello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Semenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Retkikello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fyodor Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Retkikello.
Semenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Retkikello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Semenov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Semenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Semenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Retkikello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Semenov.
Retkikello is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Semenov wants to stand up but Retkikello has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Semenov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Retkikello's head.
Retkikello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Retkikello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Retkikello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Retkikello throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Retkikello.
Retkikello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Retkikello looks gassed!
Retkikello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenov counters with a left and a right that stings Retkikello.
Semenov shoots for a takedown but Retkikello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Retkikello scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Retkikello napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Semenov wants to stand but Retkikello is controlling his arm.
Semenov working the strikes but Retkikello uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Retkikello is trying to maintain the position but Semenov is very close to passing his half guard.
Semenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Retkikello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Retkikello throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Semenov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Semenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semenov thows a big elbow that misses.
Retkikello controls Semenov momentarily but Semenov frees himself.
Retkikello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Semenov!
Semenov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Retkikello.
Semenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Retkikello on the ground.
Retkikello wants to control the pace but Semenov is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Retkikello there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Retkikello looking to ground and pound but Semenov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee warns Semenov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Semenov taking shots to the head.
Semenov is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Retkikello dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Retkikello fakes the leg kick and cracks Semenov in the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Retkikello is defended easily by Semenov.
Retkikello looks to land a combination but Semenov avoids it well.
Semenov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Retkikello to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Retkikello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Semenov wants to stand and escape but Retkikello is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkikello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Retkikello slips nicely into half guard.
Retkikello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Retkikello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Retkikello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Retkikello missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Retkikello stands up from half guard.
Retkikello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Retkikello.
It looks like Fyodor Semenov has been cut.
Retkikello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Semenov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Retkikello won't be happy with that.
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!
Retkikello explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Retkikello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Retkikello 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.
Semenov is working an open guard so Retkikello takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Risto Retkikello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retkikello takes a swing at Semenov's ribcage but misses.
Fyodor Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Retkikello misses.
Semenov shoots in but Retkikello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Retkikello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Semenov counters with a one-two to the body.
Retkikello just misses with a punch to the body.
Retkikello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semenov as he jumps to the side.
Fyodor Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Retkikello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Retkikello's waist but Retkikello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Semenov off to one side.
Retkikello lands with a nice combination. Semenov backs away looking to recover.
Semenov avoids the head kick by Retkikello.
Semenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Retkikello counters with a left and a right that stings Semenov.
Retkikello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenov ducks under a wild hook from Retkikello.
Semenov throws a leg kick but Retkikello checks it.
Retkikello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Retkikello misses with a combination
and Semenov counters with a two punch combo.
Semenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Retkikello circles away.
Retkikello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Retkikello slaps away a takedown attempt from Semenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Retkikello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Retkikello misses with a head kick.
Semenov avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Retkikello counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Retkikello wants to control but Semenov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Retkikello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Semenov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Retkikello.
Semenov is trying to get back to half guard.
Retkikello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semenov keeps working.
Retkikello lands an elbow.
Retkikello wants to control but Semenov is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Retkikello seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retkikello has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Retkikello working for a submission but Semenov is keeping him at bay.
Semenov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Retkikello dominating with strikes here.
Semenov taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello landing strikes from the mount.
Retkikello with shots to the head and body - Semenov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Retkikello wants to control the pace but Semenov is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retkikello working Semenov over with strikes here.
Retkikello is landing with some decent strikes but Semenov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Retkikello with the ground and pound from mount.
Retkikello landing strikes from the mount and Semenov is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retkikello looking to finish Semenov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semenov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov taking shots to the head.
Retkikello landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Retkikello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Risto Retkikello has got the better of the ground game so far.
Retkikello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semenov is looking to escape.
Retkikello controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retkikello is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Semenov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Semenov shrugs it off.
Retkikello content just to control the position here.
Risto Retkikello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Retkikello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Retkikello lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Retkikello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Retkikello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Retkikello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. Mackey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Shield. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Mackey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mackey misses the target.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Mackey moved away.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Mackey feints and as Rodriguez raises his hands in defense, Mackey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mackey stands up from Rodriguez's guard - Mackey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mackey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mackey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mackey misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Mackey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mackey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodriguez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodriguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mackey looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mackey bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rodriguez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richie Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Yves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diablo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diablo Rage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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188 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Yves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diablo Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yves is looking to escape.
Rage controlling from the full mount.
Rage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yves is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yves tries to get out of the position.
Yves blocking the ground and pound.
Rage looking to ground and pound but Yves is blocking nicely.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yves is looking to escape.
Yves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rage raining down shots from the mount!
Rage wants to control the pace but Yves is squirming around nicely.
Rage lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage looking to control but Yves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yves looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rage wants to control but Yves is keeping busy.
Rage controlling well, preventing Yves from escaping the position.
Yves is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yves rolls, trying to escape but Rage keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diablo Rage 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.
Rage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yves looks to move to half guard but instead Rage has passed into mount! Damn!
Rage trying to control but Yves is having none of it.
Rage is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Yves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yves looking for a sweep. Not yet Yves, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yves keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yves wants to hit a switch here but Rage passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yves there!
Rage landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two 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.
BOOM! Rage connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yves because Rage loaded up on that one.
Rage looking to finish with strikes here!
Yves taking shots to the head.
Rage throws some wild stikes that Yves manages to avoid easily.
Yves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rage moves to take his opponent's back.
Yves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yves rolls, trying to escape but Rage keeps control of the position.
Rage lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Yves.
Rage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rage is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yves showing good submission defense here.
Yves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diablo Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Rage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rage's half guard.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Yves is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage is looking to escape.
Rage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rage is trying to control the position but Yves postures up.
Rage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yves manages to get himself to full guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Yves keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage stands up and waves to Yves to follow him.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rage lands in his opponent's guard.
Rage passes Yves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rage drops an elbow to the side of Yves's head.
Rage tries to stand and escape but Yves actually recovers to full guard.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yves defending against the ground and pound.
Rage throws an elbow but Yves slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rage connects with a decent elbow.
Yves looks to move to half guard but instead Rage has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rage stands up from mount. Strange move.
Yves tries for a takedown but Rage circles away easily
and Rage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yves's guard.
Rage trying to control but Yves is working from the bottom.
Yves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob Yves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diablo Rage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Yves blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diablo Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diablo Rage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shin Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Hatchet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatchet has chosen Eminem - Till i collapse as his entrance music. Shin Kicker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ali Hatchet's chin.
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shin Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ali Hatchet!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker throws a head kick but Hatchet moves out of range.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
Kicker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kicker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatchet.
Hatchet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kicker pinned against the cage. Kicker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatchet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker thumps Hatchet with a low kick.
Hatchet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hatchet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kicker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatchet's sensitive parts.
Kicker slaps away a takedown attempt from Hatchet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shin Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Hatchet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatchet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicker avoids the body shot from Hatchet.
Kicker is looking to clinch but Hatchet is avoiding it.
Kicker connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatchet circles away.
Kicker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kicker wants to stand and escape but Hatchet is having none of it.
Kicker is controlling Hatchet's posture.
Kicker wants to sweep but no luck.
Hatchet drops back looking for a leg! Kicker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kicker manages to kick Hatchet off! Hatchet jumps back into Kicker's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker is looking to stand up but Hatchet isn't so interested in that idea.
Hatchet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatchet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kicker's guard.
Hatchet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Kicker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicker.
Kicker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kicker wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hatchet if he has to take too many more of those.
Hatchet avoids the head kick by Kicker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatchet fails to land with a series of punches.
Kicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatchet.
Hatchet takes a swing at Kicker's ribcage but misses.
Hatchet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kicker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shin Kicker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ali Hatchet has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker tries to clinch but Hatchet is having none of it.
Hatchet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kicker. Kicker obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatchet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatchet scores with a one two! Kicker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Shin Kicker has been cut.
Kicker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hatchet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicker's waist but Kicker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hatchet off to one side.
Shin Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Hatchet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker wants to clinch.
Ali Hatchet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kicker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatchet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kicker can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kicker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hatchet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kicker. Kicker obviously looking to wear him down.
Kicker connects with a solid leg kick.
Hatchet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Kicker.
Kicker is looking to slow Hatchet down with leg kicks.
Kicker thumps Hatchet with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Kicker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Kicker.
Hatchet fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Hatchet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hatchet's calf.
Kicker throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker is looking to clinch but Hatchet is avoiding it.
Hatchet shoots in for a takedown but Kicker shows good takedown defense.
Kicker scores with a leg kick.
Kicker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kicker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hatchet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Kicker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicker wants to clinch up but Hatchet keeps it at a distance.
Hatchet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shin Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Hatchet.
Kicker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Hatchet coming out on top.
Hatchet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kicker is fending him off so far but Hatchet persists. Nope, Kicker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker is looking to slow Hatchet down with leg kicks.
Hatchet shoots for a double leg takedown but Kicker sprawls well. He's pushed Hatchet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kicker.
Kicker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kicker wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicker.
Ali Hatchet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin Kicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatchet throws a right hand that Kicker ducks under and follows up with a left that Kicker also avoids with ease.
Hatchet misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Kicker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Kicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kicker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Kicker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Dasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirk Dasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dasher as he avoids it easily.
Dasher lands a body shot.
Penn dives in and grabs Dasher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dasher pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Dasher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirk Dasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Penn.
Dasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Dasher.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dasher.
Dasher scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn thuds a left hand into Dasher's body.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dasher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Dasher misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Dasher.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Dasher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasher scores with a nice head shot.
Dirk Dasher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Dasher which made him look bad.
Dasher throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dasher's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn pushes down on Dasher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dasher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Dasher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking to advance position but Dasher won't allow it.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Dasher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dasher trying to control here.
Dasher has a hand on Penn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Penn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny The Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Shrimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Badass comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone. Shrimp has chosen drowning pool-step up as his entrance music. James Shrimp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny The Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shrimp!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Badass shoots in for a double leg but Shrimp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Badass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Johnny The Badass has been cut.
Shrimp lands with a good body shot.
Shrimp tries a head kick but it misses.
Shrimp staying out of range there.
The Badass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shrimp backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Badass.
Shrimp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shrimp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Badass stuns Shrimp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Badass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shrimp works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Shrimp coming out on top.
The Badass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shrimp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shrimp lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shrimp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Badass. The Badass obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badass throws an overhand right that lands on Shrimp's shoulder, as Shrimp tries to avoid the shot.
The Badass throws a jab when Shrimp was well out of range.
Shrimp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shrimp scores with a punch to the head.
The Badass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shrimp fails to land with a series of punches.
The Badass tries to score with a low kick but Shrimp moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from The Badass.
Shrimp misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Badass misses with a combination
and Shrimp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Badass closes the distance and clinches up with Shrimp, looking for a takedown. The Badass pushes Shrimp against the cage but Shrimp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny The Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Badass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shrimp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shrimp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Badass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shrimp avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shrimp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shrimp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shrimp throws a combination. The Badass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut lands for Shrimp. That snapped The Badass's head back.
The Badass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Badass fails to land with a series of punches.
The Badass misses with a double jab
letting Shrimp counter with a right hand.
The Badass is breathing heavily.
Shrimp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shrimp drops The Badass with a beautiful combination! The Badass stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shrimp is looking for the KO!
Shrimp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Badass swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shrimp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrimp lands with a right that hurts The Badass. The Badass looks to clinch but Shrimp throws a short knee that drops The Badass. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). James Shrimp!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis comes into the arena with Bring the Noise -Anthrax blaring out of the sound system. Sanchez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill featuring Barron Ricks - Tequila Sunrise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mason Alexis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Alexis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexis is looking to clinch.
Alexis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez rushes Alexis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Alexis pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexis.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Alexis misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexis is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Alexis takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexis or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexis or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Alexis avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Alexis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexis's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexis tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez gets through Alexis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Alexis blocks it.
Alexis working aggressively here.
Alexis lands a left hand.
Alexis tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Alexis back against the cage.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexis or not.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alexis walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexis throws out the jab.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexis circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexis tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters by clinching up.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Alexis avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez is leaning against Alexis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Miguel Sanchez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexis or not.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Sanchez.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Alexis's head.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Alexis wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
A short right from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Alexis looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alexis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alexis moves into the clinch.
Alexis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Alexis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Alexis is rocked!
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez is leaning against Alexis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez is leaning against Alexis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez tries to work over Alexis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Alexis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Alexis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Alexis seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Alexis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez gets through Alexis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Alexis's head.
A short left from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Alexis takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexis tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Alexis back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Alexis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez tries to work over Alexis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Alexis misses with a body punch.
Alexis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez is leaning against Alexis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Alexis's head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Alexis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Alexis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexiss head.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
A short uppercut from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Alexis trying to control the position but instead, Sanchez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexis into the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
A short right from Sanchez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Alexis tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexis.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Alexis controls the action.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Alexis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexis's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexis.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sanchez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexis circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexis has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Alexis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexis is trying to stall.
Alexis blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Alexis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexis.
Sanchez presses Alexis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexis blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Alexis misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Alexis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexis's gas tank.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexis misses with a punch to the body.
Alexis can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Alexis avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Alexis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Alexis with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexis or not.
Alexis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Alexis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Alexis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Alexis's ribcage. Alexis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexis avoids it.
Alexis misses with some punches.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sanchez.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
Alexis throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez pushes Alexis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez works on Alexis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexis.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
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!
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanchez.
Mason Alexis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez is working Alexis over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 40:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 40:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sanchez!
Miguel Sanchez is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns comes to the cage accompanied by diamonds and guns. Rakopaljaana has chosen Busta Rhymes - Gimme Some More as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guns stops Rakopaljaana from standing up.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns stays in close to Rakopaljaana's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakopaljaana was covering up waiting for the punch and Guns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rakopaljaana keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns postures up.
Guns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakopaljaana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guns has Rakopaljaana in his guard.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Rakopaljaana from controlling successfully.
Guns controls Rakopaljaana momentarily but Rakopaljaana frees himself.
Rakopaljaana thows a big elbow that misses.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rakopaljaana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rakopaljaana stacks Guns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.
Guns is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rakopaljaana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Rakopaljaana.
Guns tries to buck Rakopaljaana off but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Rakopaljaana cracks Guns with a big right hand but Guns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rakopaljaana working away.
Guns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakopaljaana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rakopaljaana lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana looking to sit in guard and control but Guns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns 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.
Guns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakopaljaana was covering up waiting for the punch and Guns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Guns won't allow Rakopaljaana to get back to his feet.
Rakopaljaana keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Rakopaljaana controlling the position.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Guns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Rakopaljaana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakopaljaana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guns is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana striking off his back but it's not causing Guns any problems.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Guns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rakopaljaana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guns, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guns, up you get!
Rakopaljaana fails with the takedown
and Guns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rakopaljaana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rakopaljaana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
Rakopaljaana is breathing heavily.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
Guns drops back looking for a leg! Rakopaljaana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakopaljaana manages to kick Guns off! Guns jumps back into Rakopaljaana's guard.
Guns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Rakopaljaana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rakopaljaana scores with a takedown into Guns's guard.
Rakopaljaana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rakopaljaana has Guns in his guard.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guns scores a takedown into full mount!
Rakopaljaana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rudi Guns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guns works his way to his opponent's back.
Guns has his opponent's back but Rakopaljaana is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Guns.
Guns shoots in for a double leg but Rakopaljaana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakopaljaana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guns has his foot on Rakopaljaana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rakopaljaana works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakopaljaana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guns dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakopaljaana, not yet.
Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rakopaljaana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Rakopaljaana pulls Guns in close to his closed guard and prevents Guns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rakopaljaana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakopaljaana misses the target.
Guns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rakopaljaana is trying to defend but Guns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rakopaljaana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns is keeping busy.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns postures up.
Guns is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guns fails to advance to Rakopaljaana's back.
Rakopaljaana can't escape the position.
Guns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Guns wants to finish this one by submission but Rakopaljaana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guns prevents Rakopaljaana from getting the reversal.
Guns looking for a guillotine from mount but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Guns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rakopaljaana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guns is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rudi Guns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rakopaljaana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana forces his way into half guard.
Guns controlling the position well.
Rakopaljaana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guns is defending against the submission attempts here by Rakopaljaana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rakopaljaana scoring with strikes but Guns is staying in there.
Guns gets back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana thows a huge punch but Guns dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns actively working from the bottom here.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rakopaljaana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guns actively working from the bottom here.
Rakopaljaana prevents Guns from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakopaljaana is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Rakopaljaana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guns defends it easily.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guns tries to pass to full mount but Rakopaljaana defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rakopaljaana with a poor takedown
and Guns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakopaljaana's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns had his way with Tatjaana Rakopaljaana in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rakopaljaana's half guard.
Guns wants to free his trapped foot but Rakopaljaana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakopaljaana trying to control from the bottom.
Guns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rakopaljaana wants to get back to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guns shoots in but Rakopaljaana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns tries for a takedown but Rakopaljaana circles away easily
and Rakopaljaana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakopaljaana defends well.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Rakopaljaana from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guns controls the position from side control.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control the position but Rakopaljaana is working away.
Rakopaljaana struggling a bit here.
Rakopaljaana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guns.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping him busy.
Rakopaljaana gets back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to stand up but Guns is controlling him.
Guns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana has his feet on Guns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rudi Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakopaljaana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guns counters with a single leg into guard. Rakopaljaana didn't expect that.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Rudi Guns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Guns!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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