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Hilo Fight 168 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Romeo Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Romeo Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxwell Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rubin fails to land the takedown.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paris or perhaps it was just good defense by Rubin, which made it look bad.
Maxwell Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Paris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Rubin shoots for a double leg takedown but Paris sprawls well. He's pushed Rubin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rubin walks into a straight right hand from Paris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Paris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rubin avoiding damage as Paris throws knees to the body.
Rubin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paris or not.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubin prevents it.
Paris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Romeo Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Rubin.
Rubin is pressed up against the cage. Paris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubin down to the mat. Rubin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rubin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubin jabs Paris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Rubin jabs Paris right on the nose. Paris blinks but takes it well.
Rubin throws a leg kick that misses.
Paris swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Paris wants to clinch.
Paris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubin.
Rubin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rubin!
Rubin tries to bench press Paris off him but Paris keeps the position.
Paris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Paris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rubin is looking to reverse the position.
Rubin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rubin seems to be working for a kimura but Paris defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Intelligent Design inform me that Rubin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubin.
Rubin working the head and body with strikes.
Paris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rubin postures up.
Rubin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paris's head.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris striking off his back but it's not causing Rubin any problems.
Rubin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubin postures up in Paris's guard and throws a big left but Paris blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rubin checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Paris misses its intended target.
Paris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Paris.
Paris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rubin's calf.
Rubin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Paris checks it.
A head kick misses from Paris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown. Paris tries to sprawl out of it but Rubin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Paris checks a leg kick.
Paris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paris counters with a nice leg kick.
Maxwell Rubin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paris in his tracks.
Rubin throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Rubin feints and then cracks Paris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paris down.
Paris throws a lazy right hand but Rubin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin thows a body kick. Paris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rubin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paris at a distance.
Rubin throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rubin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubin works Paris's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paris.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Rubin.
Rubin connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris blocks the body kick.
Rubin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rubin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rubin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paris is looking for a sweep.
Paris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rubin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paris defends it well.
Rubin prevents Paris from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to kick Rubin off but Rubin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Paris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rubin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rubin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubin has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rubin misses with a body shot
and Paris counters with a shoot takedown. Rubin fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin is controlling Paris's posture.
Paris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubin's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin passes to side control.
Rubin advances nicely into full mount.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubin scoring with strikes but Paris is staying in there.
Paris is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Maxwell Rubin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin blocks Paris's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rubin landing shots from mount.
Paris can't escape the position.
Rubin breaks from Paris's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rubin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paris hang on?
Rubin lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris is bucking up trying to escape but Rubin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paris defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rubin.
Paris gets back to half guard.
Rubin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kobe Romeo Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paris's head.
Paris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris tries to roll over but Rubin keeps him under control.
Rubin winds up and cracks Paris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Rubin.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Paris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paris defends it well.
Rubin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rubin is landing with some decent strikes but Paris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rubin is landing with some decent strikes but Paris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maxwell Rubin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paris gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris actively working from the bottom here.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Rubin seems content to control.
Rubin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rubin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More stalling from Rubin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Rubin!
Maxwell Rubin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solofa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Man. Blue Rak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Solofa Fatu's chin.
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214 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Solofa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blue Rak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fatu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fatu lands in his opponent's guard.
Fatu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rak wants to sweep but no luck.
Fatu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rak has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fatu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatu throwing strikes from guard but Rak blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rak keeping full guard, as Fatu tries to pass.
Rak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fatu throws an elbow that misses. Rak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fatu's guard. Nice move by Rak!
Fatu looking for a guillotine here but Rak defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fatu is on top in guard.
Fatu chips away with some ground and pound.
Fatu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu has gone for a leg lock! Rak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fatu's guard.
Rak trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rak is posturing up here but Fatu has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rak has to tap! Slick submission there by Fatu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Solofa Fatu!
After winning the bout, Solofa Fatu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ector has chosen Monster! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lotus Suzinuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector looks to land a right hand but Suzinuki moved out of range.
As Ector tries to get set, Suzinuki tries to push him back and clinch up but Ector manages to avoid the attempt.
Suzinuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Ector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suzinuki tried to counter with a leg kick but Ector avoided it.
Ector throws a body kick that misses.
Ector tries to land a front kick but Suzinuki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suzinuki attempts a counter takedown but Ector avoids it well and moves away.
Ector tries to clinch but Suzinuki is having none of it.
Ector has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Suzinuki throws out a leg kick but Ector moves out of range and Suzinuki only half commits.
Suzinuki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ector connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suzinuki scrambles back to his feet.
Suzinuki throws a body kick that misses
and Ector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ector moves out of range of the leg kick from Suzinuki.
Ector walks into a jab.
Suzinuki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Lotus Suzinuki has been cut.
Suzinuki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ector's sensitive parts.
Suzinuki jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzinuki tries to work over Ector's front leg with a kick but Ector checks it.
Ector appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suzinuki walks into a jab.
Ector closes the distance and pushes Suzinuki back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzinuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzinuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suzinuki prevents Ector from breaking the clinch.
Suzinuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suzinuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzinuki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ector's hands.
Suzinuki is looking to land body kicks.
Ector moves out of range of the leg kick from Suzinuki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ector! But no joy.
Suzinuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ector punishes Suzinuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Ector instigates a clinch.
Suzinuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Ector blocks the leg kick.
Suzinuki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suzinuki misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suzinuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suzinuki throws out a powerful jab.
Suzinuki avoids the body shot from Ector.
Suzinuki swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Suzinuki misses the body punch
and Ector counters with a straight right hand.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzinuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ector lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Suzinuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ector misses with a head kick.
Suzinuki is looking to score with low kicks.
Suzinuki lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Ector.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ector is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Suzinuki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Suzinuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Suzinuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Suzinuki misses.
Suzinuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suzinuki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Suzinuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suzinuki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ector.
Suzinuki thuds his shin into the meat of Ector's side.
Some wild striking there from Ector.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ector.
The fighters circling - Ector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suzinuki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ector misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Suzinuki misses
enabling Ector to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzinuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Suzinuki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Suzinuki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suzinuki is rocked!
A combination from Suzinuki does no damage.
Ector blocks a head kick by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ector.
Suzinuki gets tackled into the cage by Ector. Ector maintains the clinch.
Ector lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Suzinuki tries for a takedown but Ector manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzinuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Ector tries to circle away but Suzinuki has him pinned against the cage.
Suzinuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Ector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Suzinuki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suzinuki scoring well with a low kick there.
Ector throws a jab when Suzinuki was well out of range.
Suzinuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suzinuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ector lands a jab.
Ector feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Suzinuki sprawling to the canvas! Suzinuki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ector finish him?!
Oh Suzinuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BOOM! Ector lands a beautiful left hook that drops Suzinuki. Suzinuki tries to recover but Ector is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Suzinuki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Ector!
After the big win, Kay Ector made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Lotus Suzinuki had this to say: 'Ahh fuck it, that's me finished now, losing to that chump is embarrassing.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuuya Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Pavil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda comes to the cage accompanied by UnderDog - Test Eagles. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuya Ueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Pavil!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ueda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Kuuya Ueda has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda lands a nice knee to the body.
Pavil looks winded!
Ueda lands a knee to the head.
Ueda connects with a knee to the head.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
It looks like Marcos Pavil has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ueda lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Pavil takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ueda drops Pavil with a big knee straight up the middle! Pavil is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Pavil is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ueda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ueda closes the distance and pushes Pavil back into the cage.
Ueda scores a nice knee to the body.
Ueda lands a nice elbow.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Pavil in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ueda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pavil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ueda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pavil takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ueda scores with a knee to the head.
Pavil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ueda finish him?
Pavil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pavil takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ueda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ueda crunches a lovely knee into Pavil's ribcage.
Ueda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pavil seems to have recovered his senses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Ueda drops Pavil with a big knee straight up the middle! Pavil is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ueda moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda landing knees to the body.
Ueda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ueda lands a big knee to the head and Pavil goes down! Ueda pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuuya Ueda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kuuya Ueda thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mees Metsast has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast ducks right into an uppercut from Tucker.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metsast but Metsast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker loads up on a big right hand but Metsast slips the punch.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tucker.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Metsast.
Metsast throwing a counter right hand but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Metsast slips a jab from Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tucker drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Metsast follows Tucker to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mees Metsast!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franlkin has chosen ACDC- For Those About To Rock as his entrance music. Richard Jay Franlkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Jay Franlkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franlkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate.
Richard Jay Franlkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franlkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Franlkin misses.
Tate gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Franlkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franlkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate throws a push kick but Franlkin slaps the foot to one side.
Franlkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franlkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franlkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Franlkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franlkin darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate swings wildly with an uppercut but Franlkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franlkin misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin blocks a body shot from Tate.
Franlkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate blocks an uppercut.
Franlkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Tate misses with a punch to the body.
Franlkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franlkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Tate.
Franlkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franlkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franlkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franlkin's elbow.
Franlkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franlkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franlkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Franlkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franlkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Franlkin misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin works on Tate's body with a couple of short punches.
Tate tries to work over Franlkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franlkin prevents a body shot from Tate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tate.
Tate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franlkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tate on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Tate lands a shoulder strike.
Franlkin tries a body shot but Tate blocks it.
Tate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tate.
Franlkin lands with a light punch inside.
Franlkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate takes one on the button.
Tate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Franlkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Tate's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tate. That's going to slow Franlkin down.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate pushes Franlkin away with a front kick.
Tate connects with a high kick.
Tate tries to move into range but Franlkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franlkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Tate lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Tate.
Tate tightens his grip and picks Franlkin up, before dumping him to the ground. Franlkin manages to land in guard.
Franlkin wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him.
Tate wants to control from the top but Franlkin keeps moving.
Franlkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tate stops Franlkin from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tate postures up and lands a big shot to Franlkin's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate prevents Franlkin from getting back to his feet.
Tate throws a strike but Franlkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franlkin won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calvin Tate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Franlkin throws a big shot that misses.
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franlkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franlkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franlkin.
Franlkin misses with a hook
and Tate counters with an inside leg kick.
Franlkin misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Franlkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Franlkin scores with a jab.
Tate scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franlkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Tate.
A jab from Franlkin does it's job there.
Franlkin clinches with his opponent.
Tate scores with a shot to the side of Franlkin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate blocks a body shot from Franlkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franlkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franlkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franlkin can't find room to land a body shot as Tate controls the action.
I was talking to Tate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franlkin working aggressively here.
Franlkin prevents a body shot from Tate.
Franlkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Tate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Tate fails to land.
Franlkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franlkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franlkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
Franlkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franlkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Franlkin can turn it around.
Tate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate blocks a body shot from Franlkin.
Franlkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franlkins head.
Franlkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tate lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franlkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tate on the side of the head.
Franlkin checks a low kick from Tate.
Tate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franlkin will feel that in the morning.
Tate throws a front kick aimed at Franlkin's knee but Franlkin avoids it well.
Franlkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tate.
Franlkin lands with a nice combination. Tate backs away looking to recover.
Franlkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Tate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franlkin throws a lazy right hand but Tate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Franlkin.
Franlkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tate. Tate obviously looking to wear him down.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franlkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin moves forwards but Tate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot by Franlkin.
Franlkin throws an overhand right that lands on Tate's shoulder, as Tate tries to avoid the shot.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Franlkin.
As Franlkin backs away, Tate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Franlkin misses the target.
Franlkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tate off the cage and back into range.
Franlkin wants to clinch up but Tate keeps it at a distance.
Tate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franlkin lands with a nice body punch.
Franlkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tate throws a quick counter kick to the body but Franlkin avoids it.
Franlkin 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tate, right into the meat.
Tate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Franlkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franlkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calvin Tate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franlkin blocks a body shot from Tate.
Tate working aggressively here.
Franlkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Franlkin tries a body shot but Tate blocks it.
Tate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tate.
Tate lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate prevents Franlkin from standing back up.
Tate scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franlkin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Tate dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tate throws a front kick aimed at Franlkin's knee but Franlkin avoids it well.
Tate clinches up with Franlkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Tate tries to throw a body punch but Franlkin avoids it by throwing Tate back against the cage.
Tate scores with a hook to the body.
Tate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franlkin.
Tate tries to work over Franlkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate.
Tate throws a head punch that misses.
Franlkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate pushes Franlkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tate lands a left hand.
Franlkin misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate effectively controlling the action here.
Tate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tate can't find room to land a body shot as Franlkin controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate presses Franlkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tate has Franlkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franlkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Franlkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franlkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate.
Tate blocks an uppercut.
Tate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tate tries to throw a body punch but Franlkin avoids it by throwing Tate back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tate.
Franlkin blocks a body shot from Tate.
Franlkin tries a body shot but Tate blocks it.
Franlkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tate is looking to take this one to the mat.
Franlkin can't break the clinch.
Tate has Franlkin pressed against the cage, preventing Franlkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franlkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Tate has double underhooks.
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franlkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate blocking some punches.
Franlkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tate gets through Franlkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin lands with a right to the head.
Franlkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Tate lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate.
Tate tries a body shot but Franlkin blocks it.
Tate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate is trying to maintain a safe position but Franlkin gets an underhook and turns Tate into the cage.
Franlkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franlkin backwards.
Franlkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franlkin misses with a few strikes there.
Franlkin misses with a hook
and Tate counters with a one-two to the body.
Franlkin misses with an uppercut
and Tate counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Franlkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate throws a big right hand that misses.
Franlkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tate.
Franlkin wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him.
Tate lands a couple of elbows.
Calvin Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate trying to control but Franlkin is working from the bottom.
Franlkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tate is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tate lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franlkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franlkin.
Franlkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tate.
Tate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franlkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab from Franlkin.
Franlkin throws a hook but Tate blocks it.
Franlkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate throws the kick towards the body but Franlkin avoids it.
Tate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tate tries to work over Franlkin's front leg with a kick but Franlkin checks it.
Franlkin throws the left hand but Tate avoids the punch easily.
Franlkin loads up on a big right hand but Tate slips the punch.
It appears Tate was looking to counter with a kick there.
Franlkin throws a jab when Tate was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tate, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Tate!
As Calvin Tate got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Finally, this org has a real, true champion. Thank you my fans!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kryptonite. Rodger Crowe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodger Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Crowe throws a big counter combination but Velasquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Velasquez gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Crowe is not content to let Velasquez control the position.
Velasquez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Velasquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crowe gets back to half guard.
Velasquez passes to side control.
Crowe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Velasquez is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Crowe is defending well.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
Velasquez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe is pushing Velasquez's head away, looking to escape. Velasquez manages to hold on to the position though.
Velasquez working away.
Crowe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Velasquez tries to score with some ground and pound. Crowe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez trying to control the action but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crowe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crowe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Crowe is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Crowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Crowe sits in half guard.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crowe pulls his head out easily.
Crowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crowe prevents Velasquez from improving his position.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Crowe wants to pass to mount but Velasquez is defending the position.
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez is looking to improve his position.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Crowe is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Crowe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Velasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Velasquez is pressing down on Crowe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crowe wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Crowe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crowe throwing a counter right hand but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Crowe misses.
Crowe connects with a jab.
Crowe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez gets a double leg takedown into Crowe's guard.
Crowe is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowe looking to control.
Crowe keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe working a defensive guard here.
Cain Velasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Crowe is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Crowe seems keen to control Velasquez's posture.
Velasquez scoring with some ground and pound.
Crowe controls Velasquez momentarily but Velasquez frees himself.
Crowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
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.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Crowe pulls Velasquez in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Crowe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowe.
A jab from Crowe finds it's way through Velasquez's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
Rodger Crowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Velasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowe, which made it look bad.
Rodger Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Crowe misses with a double jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crowe enables Velasquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crowe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe working a defensive guard here.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Crowe wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crowe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
Crowe keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
Velasquez trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velasquez preventing the sweep.
Crowe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Crowe swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Crowe scores with a four punch combination!
Crowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crowe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Crowe misses.
Velasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodger Crowe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Velasquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Velasquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasquez being controlled here momentarily.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Velasquez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Velasquez passes Crowe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crowe is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Crowe defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe is trying to control but can't.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez trying to control from half guard but Crowe is working away.
Crowe is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Crowe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez tries to pass to full mount but Crowe defends it.
Crowe is trying to control but can't.
Velasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Velasquez seems content to control.
Velasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Crowe is staying active underneath Velasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasquez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowe is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crowe trying to control from the bottom.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Crowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Crowe pushes Velasquez off looking to stand but Velasquez dives back in and keeps control.
Velasquez is looking to advance position but Crowe won't allow it.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Velasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowe defending well though.
Crowe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
Crowe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasquez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crowe on his heels. He'll look to pass Crowe's guard now, I'm sure.
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velasquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by Venom's Theme. Mamba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here Comes The Hotstepper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Eddie Brock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Brock.
Brock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mamba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Brock misses.
Mamba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brock circles away.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brock's waist but Brock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamba off to one side.
Brock is looking to counter the offense by Mamba and move into the clinch.
Brock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamba. Mamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mamba.
Mamba moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Mamba with the counter takedown but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamba. Mamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brock defends it nicely.
It looked like Brock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamba misses with a takedown
and Brock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamba blocks a jab.
Mamba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mamba moves out of range as Brock strikes.
A clash of legs there as Mamba blocks the low kick.
Brock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamba counters with a shoot takedown. Brock fights it but they end up in guard.
Mamba has gone for a leg lock! Brock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mamba's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamba looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamba, not yet.
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamba controlling the position.
Mamba is trying to keep Brock in close.
Brock stands up from Mamba's guard - Brock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mamba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mamba avoids the body shot from Brock.
Mamba has a takedown stuffed.
Brock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mamba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mamba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brock to score with a decent uppercut.
Brock cracks the inside of Mamba's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mamba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A good leg kick by Brock.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamba was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Mamba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brock.
Brock leaves Mamba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock connects with a leg kick. Mamba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Mamba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brock wants to get back to his feet but Mamba passes into half guard.
Mamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working.
Mamba stalling.
Mamba trying to pass the guard but Brock defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mamba wants to control but Brock is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mamba is looking to stall here but Brock recovers full guard.
Mamba prevents Brock from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bobby Mamba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brock throws a shot from downtown. Mamba moves away and avoids it.
Mamba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brock sprawls well. Brock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamba gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mamba.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brock.
It looks like Brock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamba somewhat.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock throws a looping overhand right but Mamba ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Brock.
Mamba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brock.
Mamba needs to keep his hands up - Brock had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Mamba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brock's guard.
Mamba forces his way into half guard.
Brock tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mamba manages to move to mount!
Brock is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Mamba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mamba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamba misses with a head shot.
Mamba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brock has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brock!
Mamba looking to control.
Bobby Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba looking for a guillotine here but Brock defends easily.
Mamba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brock defends well.
Brock wants to get up but he can't break Mamba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba trying to control the position.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamba working for a triangle but Brock defends it easily.
Brock wants to stand and escape but instead Mamba has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Brock is looking to stand up but Mamba isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mamba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eddie Brock made sure he mentioned Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey has chosen Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Zombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rousey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zombo takes one on the button.
Zombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rousey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zombo is out of range and Rousey settles back down.
Zombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rousey misses the jab.
Zombo scores with a shot to the body.
Rousey misses with a straight right.
Rousey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rousey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zombo counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zombo.
Zombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zombo thuds his right hand into Rousey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zombo lands a head kick!
Vinny Zombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rousey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rousey lands in his opponent's guard.
Zombo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rousey is controlling him.
Zombo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from Rousey misses.
Zombo motions for Rousey to come forward. Zombo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zombo lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombo clinches.
Zombo manages to break the clinch.
Rousey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rousey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rousey avoids the head kick by Zombo.
Zombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rousey misses with a straight left.
Zombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rousey.
Zombo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rousey circles away quickly and effectively.
Rousey lands with a hook. Zombo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rousey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zombo throws a body kick that misses
and Rousey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rousey content to stall in guard here.
Rousey stops Zombo from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey postures up.
Rousey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rousey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zombo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zombo wants to get back to his feet.
Zombo tries to improve position but can't.
Rousey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rousey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zombo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rousey but great work by Zombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo taking a breather here.
Zombo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zombo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rousey is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombo tries to get to his feet but Rousey is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Zombo in his guard.
Zombo wants to stand but Rousey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Zombo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rousey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Zombo - just one landing.
Zombo fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Rousey tries to counter it with a takedown but Zombo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinny Zombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Zombo swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey feints the counter takedown.
Zombo avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Zombo lands a leg kick that knocks Rousey off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Zombo misses.
Zombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Rousey.
Rousey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rousey lands a leg kick that knocks Zombo off balance momentarily.
Zombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rousey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zombo defends it well.
Zombo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombo. Rousey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rousey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rousey fails with the takedown
and Zombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey throws a lazy right hand but Zombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rousey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rousey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Zombo.
Zombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zombo takes the fight into the clinch.
Zombo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zombo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rousey throws an off balance right hand
and Zombo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rousey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zombo works Rousey's body with a nice hook.
Rousey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombo checks it well.
Zombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rousey.
Zombo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rousey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zombo's guard.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zombo is on top in guard.
Zombo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rousey managing to control the position.
Zombo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zombo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rousey is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zombo wants to pass the guard but Rousey is keeping the position.
Zombo wants to stand but Rousey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
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 must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rousey has his hands on Zombo's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rousey throws a jab when Zombo was well out of range.
Zombo misses with a head kick.
Rousey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zombo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rousey throws a leg kick
and Zombo counters with an inside leg kick.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses.
Zombo wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Zombo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Rousey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rousey gets the takedown into side control.
Rousey tries to move to mount but Zombo blocks the move with his legs.
Rousey swings around for an armbar but Zombo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rousey's guard.
Zombo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombo is looking to stand up but Rousey won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Zombo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rousey is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rousey holds on and takes a little breather.
Zombo wanted to stand there but Rousey had control of the position.
Ronald Rousey has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Zombo from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zombo.
Zombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinny Zombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rousey moves out of range of the body kick from Zombo.
Rousey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zombo is looking to wear down Rousey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rousey is just out of range.
Zombo avoids the body shot from Rousey.
A lazy left from Zombo finds it's target.
Zombo throws a shot to the body.
Rousey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey throws a lazy right hand but Zombo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rousey misses with a head kick.
Rousey scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zombo.
Rousey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zombo pinned against the cage. Zombo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zombo darts in and clinches Rousey up against the cage.
Vinny Zombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rousey is trying to break the clinch but Zombo has him pressed against the cage.
Rousey breaks the clinch.
Zombo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rousey can do to turn this around?
Rousey lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zombo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zombo lands with a shot to the body.
Zombo misses with a head kick.
Zombo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Vinny Zombo has been cut.
Vinny Zombo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rousey misses.
Zombo slips a straight right by Rousey.
As Rousey looks to move away, Zombo throws a big counter combo bu Rousey just gets out of the way.
A shot to the body from Rousey misses
and Zombo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zombo scores with a kick to the body.
Rousey avoids the head kick by Zombo.
Rousey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rousey misses with a looping right.
Rousey throws a sloppy head kick
and Zombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rousey throws a leg kick but Zombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombo digs a good body shot into Rousey's ribs.
Zombo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zombo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Zombo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zombo, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Zombo!
Vinny Zombo gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Ronald Rousey stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. Bennett has chosen CFO$ - Rebel Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Blow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blow was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
A quick step to the side and Blow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blow misses the shot to the body.
Blow has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blow gets the takedown into side control.
Blow prevents Bennett from escaping the position.
Bennett keeping his opponent close.
Bennett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow trying to control the position but Bennett is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Bennett can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Blow.
Blow cracks Bennett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is not content to let Blow control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Bennett wants to control but Blow postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Blow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bennett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blow.
Blow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blow working the ground and pound but Bennett is defending the strikes.
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.
Bennett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bennett pushes Blow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bennett tries to buck Blow off but Blow is having none of it.
Blow cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett defending against the ground and pound.
Bennett is letting Blow control him for a moment.
Bennett is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blow prevents Bennett from escaping the position.
Bennett taking a bit of punishment here - Blow scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow 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.
Blow misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Blow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Blow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Blow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Blow is looking to counter punch.
Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bennett throws a body punch but Blow moves out of range.
Stu Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blow tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Blow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blow.
Blow staying out of range there.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Blow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blow misses.
Bennett takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Blow's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blow looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Blow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Blow.
Blow tries to move into range but Bennett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blow ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Blow shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blow slips under a jab from Bennett.
Blow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bennett misses with a right hand
letting Blow counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Blow misses the target.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blow misses with a double jab.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Blow knows he should have avoided that one.
Blow slips a straight right by Bennett.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Blow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Blow counters with a shoot takedown. Bennett fights it but they end up in guard.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bennett has his hands on Blow's head, controlling the position.
Mike Blow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bennett wants to sweep but no luck.
Blow prevents Bennett from getting back to his feet.
Blow lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
Blow throws a big right hand that misses.
Blow stops Bennett from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bennett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett throws a hook but Blow avoids it easily.
Bennett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow's corner calls for a 1-2. Blow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett throws a hook but Blow avoids it easily.
Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
and Blow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Blow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blow moves into the clinch.
Bennett is trying to push Blow away but Blow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blow looking to throw knees to the head but Bennett is blocking nicely.
Bennett wants to break free but Blow has control.
Blow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blow. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bennett is fending him off so far but Blow persists. Nope, Bennett circles away and we're back to standing.
Blow swinging wildly here.
Bennett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blow.
As Bennett looks to move away, Blow throws a big counter combo bu Bennett just gets out of the way.
Mike Blow is winning the standup battle so far.
Blow scores with a nice strike.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Blow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bennett manages to circle out of the way.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bennett sprawls and moves away.
Blow scores with a body shot.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow staying out of range there.
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stu Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blow jabs Bennett right on the nose. Bennett blinks but takes it well.
Blow shoots and misses
and Blow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett misses the jab.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bennett, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Blow keeps him there for the moment.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Bennett working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blow landing knees to the body.
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow misses with a knee to the head.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Blow keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Blow.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bennett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett tries to break free but Blow pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blows head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
Blow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blow connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Bennett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Mike Blow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Blow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Blow won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Bennett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Blow.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennett after a bit of a struggle.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blow slips under a jab.
As Bennett tries to get set, Blow tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blow defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Blow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
As Bennett looks to move away, Blow throws a big counter combo bu Bennett just gets out of the way.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett lands a jab.
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Sloppy strikes from Blow. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blow lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Blow moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Blow on the inside.
Blow lands a knee to the body.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Bennett throws a jab when Blow was well out of range.
Blow rushes Bennett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blow tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Blow is controlling him.
Blow lands a hook that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
A short body shot lands from Blow as the two fighters clinch.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Blow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bennett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Blow as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Blow lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett wants to break free but Blow has control.
Bennett takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blow prevents Bennett from breaking the clinch.
Blow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blow throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Blow avoids it with no problem.
Bennett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett throws a shot to the body.
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Blow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Blow misses the body punch
and Blow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blow shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Blow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Blow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow wants to free his trapped foot but Bennett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bennett wants to control but Blow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blow raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blow raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow had his way with Stu Bennett in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Blow prevents Bennett from getting back to his feet.
Blow is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blow drops back looking for a leg! Bennett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bennett manages to kick Blow off! Blow jumps back into Bennett's guard.
Bennett has Blow pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow wants to pass the guard but Bennett is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett working for a triangle but Blow defends it easily.
Bennett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Blow moves away and avoids it.
Blow throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and Blow counters with a stiff right hand.
Blow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bennett defends well and Blow ends up having to push Bennett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blow has time to react.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blow manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Bennett takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blow.
Blow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blow throws a combination. Bennett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blow moves away.
Blow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blow scores with a decent looking hook.
Blow lands with a nice body punch.
Blow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Bennett throws a body punch but Blow moves out of range.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Blow counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blow throws out the jab.
Bennett tries to land a leg kick but Blow saw it coming and moves away.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blow digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Blow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blow feinted with a counter takedown.
Blow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennett takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blow.
Stu Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Blow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blow, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Blow!
Mike Blow retains his lightweight title!
Mike Blow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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