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SPFT 214 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
183 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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174 cm
28
183 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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, Bob Koff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Koff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuilagi looking to control.
Our spies down at at Brown House inform us that Tuilagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tuilagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koff defends it easily.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koff lands a couple of digs.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tuilagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuilagi is keeping the position for now.
Tuilagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tuilagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff pushes down on Tuilagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuilagi is looking to improve his position.
Koff is thwarting Tuilagi's attempts to control the position.
Tuilagi has hold of Koff's hands but Koff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koff is trying to control. Tuilagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tuilagi wants to get back to full guard but Koff has passed into side control.
Tuilagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tuilagi is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff takes a little break here. Tuilagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Check out the look on Koff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Koff wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping him busy.
Koff remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tuilagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Koff trying to control the action but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
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.
Tuilagi tries to buck Koff off but Koff is having none of it.
Tuilagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koff off and has taken his back!
Well, with Tuilagi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Koff is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
A lull in the action here.
Tuilagi is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Koff up.
Koff manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tuilagi's guard. Nice work there by Koff.
Koff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tuilagi is looking for a triangle but Koff pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koff passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Koff dominated that round.
That's time! Koff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koff blocks the strikes from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi looking for submissions off his back.
Tuilagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Koff.
Koff controlling the action here.
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.
Tuilagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi trying to control here.
Koff trying to control from half guard but Tuilagi is working away.
Koff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuilagi can do to turn this around?
Tuilagi tries to get to full guard but Koff has control of the leg.
Tuilagi is refusing to be controlled, as Koff sits in half guard.
Koff is looking for a kimura but Tuilagi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koff to get the leverage.
Tuilagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuilagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuilagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koff is aware though and is defending well.
Koff throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Koff from controlling successfully.
Koff landing with the ground and pound.
Koff trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koff is aware though and is defending well.
Koff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bob Koff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koff is looking to advance position but Tuilagi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Koff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuilagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Koff to take his back!
Koff is taking damage to the body and head.
Koff breaks Tuilagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Koff trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi is looking for a triangle but Koff pushes his legs off easily.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position but Koff postures up.
Koff trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuilagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to strike from the bottom.
Koff trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
Koff passes into half guard.
Tuilagi tries to roll over but Koff keeps him under control.
Tuilagi lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Tuilagi tries to roll over but Koff keeps him under control.
Koff is keen to just control but Tuilagi is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tuilagi moves into full guard.
Koff trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
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 Bob Koff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Koff lands a nice shot to the body.
Koff thows a leg kick but Tuilagi checks it
and Tuilagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koff!
Tuilagi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koff is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuilagi cracks Koff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Koff tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tuilagi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Koff is looking to get to half guard.
Tuilagi raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koff regains half guard.
Tuilagi wants to pass to mount but Koff is defending the position.
Tuilagi throwing shots but Koff is blocking nicely.
Koff is refusing to be controlled, as Tuilagi sits in half guard.
Tuilagi working Koff over with strikes.
Koff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tuilagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tuilagi won't allow Koff to sweep him here.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Koff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi is in close to Koff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuilagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuilagi is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuilagi trying to control the position.
Koff wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
Tuilagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koff is aware though and is defending well.
Tuilagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koff.
Tuilagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koff's guard.
Bob Koff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koff keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Koff wants to sweep here but Tuilagi controlling him for the moment.
Koff trying to keep a closed guard but Tuilagi is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manu Tuilagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koff working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koff 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Koff!
After winning the bout, Bob Koff 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abiodun Havilah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Michael was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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175 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
30
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abiodun Havilah !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havilah jabs Michael right on the nose. Michael blinks but takes it well.
Havilah gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael trying to hold on to Havilah 's head to control him but Havilah postures up.
Havilah not doing much here.
Michael wants to control but Havilah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Havilah is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havilah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Havilah is looking to take a break and control but Michael is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michael wants to control but Havilah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Havilah moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michael is rocked!
Havilah clinches with his opponent.
Michael is still on wobbly legs! Can Havilah finish him?
Havilah lands an uppercut.
Havilah jerks Michael's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Michael drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Havilah goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Havilah because Michael was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Abiodun Havilah !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leerose Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cross had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leerose Noel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noel.
Noel misses with a few strikes there.
Noel tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
As Noel tries to get set, Cross tries to push him back and clinch up but Noel manages to avoid the attempt.
Cross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noel did well to prevent Cross getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noel is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Cross's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cross wants to take a breather but Noel is having none of it.
Cross is taking a breather. Noel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Noel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Noel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cross has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cross no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noel trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Noel wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Noel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel postures up in Cross's guard and throws a big left but Cross blocks it.
Noel forces his way into half guard.
Cross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noel.
Cross tries to roll over but Noel keeps him under control.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cross is staying active underneath Noel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cross wants to improve his position but Noel is controlling well.
Noel throws a strike but Cross avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Noel wants to stand but Cross has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cross prevents Noel from standing back up.
Cross is trying to control the action in half guard but Noel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Noel is trying to get back to full guard.
Noel is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Noel defends the submission attempt.
Noel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cross is on him like a limpet, forcing Noel back against the cage.
Cross pulls Noel into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Noel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Noel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross is trying to keep Noel in close.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
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 Chris Cross will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
Cross 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.
Noel has a takedown stuffed.
Cross misses with a leg kick.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel shoots in and drives through. Cross sprawls well.
Cross misses with a wild combination.
Cross lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross blocks a leg kick.
Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Cross backs off Noel throws a huge counter combo but Cross manages to avoid it all.
Noel lands a leg kick that knocks Cross off balance momentarily.
Noel tries a low kick but Cross avoids it.
Cross blocks a head kick by Noel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noel. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noel misses with a wild combination.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noel as he jumps to the side.
Noel feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noel.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Noel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross sets himself, and Noel steps forward looking for the clinch! Cross avoids it this time.
Noel throws a head kick that Cross semi-blocks.
Noel dodges the punch combination from Cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noel.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noel but Noel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to pull guard but Noel won't allow it.
Cross blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Noel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Cross persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Noel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Noel has his hands on Cross's head, controlling the position.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Noel is adopting a defensive guard.
Cross won't allow Noel to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cross has managed to clinch.
Cross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noel.
Noel gets through Cross's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Cross pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cross dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Cross.
Noel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cross. Noel shrugs it off though.
Noel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Noel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noel fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel leaves Cross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Noel getting side control.
Noel is trying to control. Cross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cross manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Noel wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noel trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel lands a couple of elbows.
Cross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Noel throws a big right hand that misses.
Noel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noel trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noel moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Noel.
Noel blocking some punches.
Cross looking to stall.
Cross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noel 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 Chris Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Noel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noel lands with a left to the head.
Cross tries to work over Noel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross is looking to control Noel's arms but Noel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cross has his back to the cage.
A short uppercut from Noel.
Noel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense.
Noel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross looks to land a combination but Noel avoids it well.
Noel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cross momentarily.
Noel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Noel tries to counter it with a takedown but Cross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A left lands for Noel.
Cross is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Cross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noel taking a breather.
Noel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leerose Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
Noel is trying to trip Cross. He has hold of a leg but Cross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Noel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Noel working some strikes from top position.
Noel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noel is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Noel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cross is defending against the submission attempts here by Noel.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Noel is very close to passing his half guard.
Cross punching from the bottom.
Chris Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Noel lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leerose Noel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cross!
Chris Cross made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lew Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy comes to the cage accompanied by Mienteme. Jenkins has chosen Broke for Free - Calm the F#@$ Down as his entrance music. Lew Jenkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Crazy's chin.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lew Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Crazy as Jenkins shoots in.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crazy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
An inside leg kick lands from Crazy.
Crazy tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Crazy, which made it look bad.
Igor Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Jenkins.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Crazy throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crazy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crazy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crazy was covering up waiting for the punch and Jenkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crazy pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Crazy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Crazy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Crazy tries to pass.
Crazy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Crazy from controlling successfully.
Crazy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crazy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crazy sprawls well. Crazy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Crazy scores with a spinning back kick!
Crazy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Lew Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Crazy.
Crazy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crazy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crazy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jenkins blocks the strikes from Crazy.
Crazy is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crazy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins postures up.
Crazy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Crazy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins stands up out of Crazy's guard for a moment - Crazy manages to land a nice upkick.
Crazy working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins stands up over Crazy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jenkins being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lew Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crazy looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crazy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins blocks the strikes from Crazy.
Crazy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crazy is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crazy avoid being mounted?
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but Crazy is defending the position.
Crazy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crazy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy.
Crazy has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crazy keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crazy wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crazy closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crazy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crazy is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crazy down to the mat. Crazy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Igor Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Jenkins.
Crazy throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Crazy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crazy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Igor Crazy is winning the standup battle so far.
Crazy throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crazy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Crazy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins darts in looking for a takedown but Crazy gets double underhooks and turns Jenkins into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crazy.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Crazy.
Crazy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Decent striking displayed by Crazy there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jenkins is trying to defend but Crazy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crazy trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
Crazy looks to land a strike but Jenkins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crazy stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Crazy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Crazy is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Jenkins pulls Crazy in to control the position.
Crazy 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.
Crazy preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Crazy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Crazy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Crazy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crazy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crazy tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crazy to the ground. Crazy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crazy tries to counter with a takedown but Jenkins is quick to defend against it.
Crazy moves into the clinch.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Crazy prevents the takedown attempt.
Crazy scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crazy defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Crazy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crazy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crazy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Crazy tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Crazy as Jenkins shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lew Jenkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Crazy.
Crazy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crazy avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crazy throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crazy.
Crazy tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crazy connects with a solid leg kick.
Crazy lands with a kick to the temple. Jenkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crazy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Jenkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Crazy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crazy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crazy darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crazy to keep the fight standing.
Igor Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Jenkins.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crazy prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Crazy manages to get underhooks.
Crazy looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Crazy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins looking for a takedown.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Crazy from controlling successfully.
Lew Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crazy wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crazy throwing strikes but missing.
Crazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crazy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Crazy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crazy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crazy manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Crazy looking to control.
Crazy pulls Jenkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses. Crazy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jenkins's guard. Nice move by Crazy!
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Crazy slips an elbow through the middle.
Crazy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crazy trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing Crazy from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crazy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Crazy from controlling successfully.
Jenkins pulls Crazy in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy advances to half guard.
Jenkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Crazy stalling.
Lew Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Crazy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Crazy is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Crazy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crazy, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Crazy!
Igor Crazy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Lew Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'Shucks!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Joe with that takedown attempt.
Joe dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joe with a poor takedown
and Mayhem counters with a nice leg kick.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Average Joe.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhem checks a low kick from Joe.
Mayhem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the head.
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joe can't break the clinch.
Joe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Joe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Joe blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Joe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Mayhem has the dominant position.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joe.
Joe misses with a leg kick
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Mayhem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Mayhem does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Mayhem blocks the leg kick.
Joe looks to land a combination but Mayhem avoids it well.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe fails with the takedown
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe misses with a combination
and Mayhem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Average Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joe, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mayhem.
Mayhem trying to stall but Joe improves his position.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
Joe being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Mayhem.
Joe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayhem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe connects with a jab.
A cross from Joe lands.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayhem circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Joe to the canvas! Joe doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mayhem keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mayhem!
An out of breath John Mayhem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tore Bjork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tore Bjork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuya Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue has Bjork up against the cage in a clinch.
Inoue jumps guard and drags Bjork to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Inoue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjork defends well.
Inoue looking for a triangle here. Bjork is fighting it but it looks tight! Inoue pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bjork is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yuya Inoue!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekoa Konani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nivek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Konani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hawaii '78. Nivek Baco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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202 lbs
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18
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kekoa Konani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nivek Baco!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baco feints and as Konani raises his hands in defense, Baco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Konani looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baco is defending well. Konani quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Konani celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kekoa Konani!
Kekoa Konani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Tinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jasshole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Tinker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugh Jasshole's chin.
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Tinker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Jasshole!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasshole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jasshole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tinker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tinker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tinker has his foot on Jasshole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasshole works his way back into a safe position though.
Tinker has his foot on Jasshole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jasshole works his way back into a safe position though.
Tinker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jasshole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasshole stays in close to Tinker's body and controls the position.
Tinker can't keep his opponent in guard - Jasshole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jasshole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tinker defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tinker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jasshole throwing shots but Tinker is blocking nicely.
Jasshole works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jasshole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tinker avoids a strike by Jasshole and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jasshole's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker trying to control but Jasshole is working from the bottom.
Tinker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jasshole looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jasshole looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jasshole!
My spies in 11th Planet MMA inform me that Jasshole has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tinker tries to bench press Jasshole off him but Jasshole keeps the position.
Jasshole throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tinker prevents Jasshole from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasshole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tinker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jasshole wants to pass the guard but Tinker is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jasshole is trying to control. Tinker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jasshole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jasshole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tinker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tinker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jasshole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasshole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jasshole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tinker has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jasshole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasshole misses with a head shot. Tinker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tinker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jasshole has picked Tinker up and slammed him! Tinker can't keep hold of the triangle and Jasshole manages to pass to side control!
Tinker is not content to let Jasshole control the position.
Jasshole misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Jasshole seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tinker sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasshole controlling the action here.
Tinker is trying to stand up here but Jasshole is controlling him well.
Jasshole not doing much here.
Tinker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jasshole.
Jasshole trying to pass the guard but Tinker defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Tinker with that takedown attempt.
Tinker gets caught napping as Jasshole dives in and scores a takedown. Tinker manages to retain guard.
Jasshole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tinker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jasshole stacks Tinker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jasshole!
The strikes coming from Jasshole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasshole is looking to take a break and control but Tinker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jasshole decides to stand back up.
Tinker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jasshole pinned against the cage. Jasshole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jasshole enables Tinker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jasshole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tinker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jasshole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tinker has Jasshole in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jasshole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jasshole shoots in and bounces Tinker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jasshole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tinker wants to get back to his feet but Jasshole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jasshole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jasshole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jasshole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugh Jasshole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jasshole trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jasshole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two 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.
Tinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jasshole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jasshole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jasshole looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jasshole.
Hugh Jasshole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jasshole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jasshole drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasshole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tinker working for a triangle but Jasshole defends it easily.
Jasshole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tinker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tinker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jasshole is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasshole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jasshole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jasshole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jasshole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jasshole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jasshole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jasshole!
A very excited looking Hugh Jasshole rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anders comes into the arena with Gods Son blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
35 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasi Leuka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leuka blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Leuka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anders takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anders slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
A head kick misses from Anders.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Leuka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leuka showed some decent athleticism there.
Anders tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Leuka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leuka content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leuka trying to control but Anders is having none of it.
Leuka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leuka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leuka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Leuka throws a sloppy head kick and Anders moves out of range easily.
It looked like Anders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka looks to land a body kick but Anders moved away.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Anders looks to land a body kick but Leuka moved away.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leuka. Leuka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leuka throws a sloppy head kick and Anders moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Anders misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leuka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Anders on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leuka throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leuka looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
Leuka scores with a takedown into Anders's guard.
Leuka gets to his feet - Anders follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anders.
Leuka throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Leuka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leuka drops his hands momentarily and Anders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leuka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anders to the mat! Anders manages to get full guard.
Leuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leuka stands and steps away. Anders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Anders.
Anders looks to land a right hand but Leuka moved out of range.
Leuka ducks under a wild hook from Anders.
Anders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leuka back to the cage. Anders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Leuka blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders blocks a jab.
Anders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anders throws a leg kick but Leuka moved away.
Leuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leuka connects with a high kick.
Anders misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Leuka.
As Leuka looks to move away, Anders throws a big counter combo bu Leuka just gets out of the way.
Anders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anders blocks a jab.
Leuka delivers a nice body kick.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anders misses with an uppercut.
As Anders backs off Leuka throws a huge counter combo but Anders manages to avoid it all.
Leuka misses with a few strikes there.
Leuka tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leuka throws a head kick that Anders semi-blocks.
Leuka misses with a kick to the body.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Anders throws a right and a left that Leuka avoids nicely.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anders gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Anders squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Leuka gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Anders avoids the head kick by Leuka.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anders.
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!
Anders misses with an uppercut.
Leuka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Leuka looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders throws a jab when Leuka was well out of range.
Leuka throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Anders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anders slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Leuka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anders on the side of the head.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders throws a wild body kick that Leuka sees coming a mile off.
Anders throws a solid leg kick but Leuka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anders.
Anders looks to land a left hand but Leuka moved out of range nicely.
Anders steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leuka. That one must have hurt.
Anders misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Anders.
Crunch! Leuka slams his shin into Anders's torso.
Leuka shoots in but no luck this time.
Leuka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Leuka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leuka stands up from half guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anders.
Anders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Leuka.
Lasi Leuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka blocks a head kick by Anders.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Leuka swinging wildly here.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Leuka finds it's target.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lasi Leuka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leuka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anders slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
Anders throws a quick counter head kick but Leuka was just out of range.
Anders thows a body kick. Leuka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anders lands a jab.
Leuka blocks a head kick by Anders.
Leuka misses with a head kick.
Leuka walks into a jab.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leuka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leuka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anders cracks the inside of Leuka's front leg.
Anders scores with a push kick.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Anders.
A head kick from Leuka lands but Anders takes it in his stride.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Anders walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leuka.
Anders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leuka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anders misses with a kick to the body.
Leuka blocks a head kick by Anders.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Anders misses the target.
Leuka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leuka scores with a sloppy right hand. Anders should have avoided that one.
Leuka throws a right hand that misses
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leuka blocks a jab.
Leuka shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Leuka misses.
Anders looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anders throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and Leuka moves out of range easily.
Leuka blocks a head kick by Anders.
Leuka counters with a body kick.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown but Anders shows good takedown defense.
Leuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leuka lands with a right hand.
Leuka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leuka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anders pushes Leuka off looking to stand but Leuka dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Leuka seems content to control.
Leuka is looking to advance position but Anders won't allow it.
Leuka is trying to control. Anders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leuka uses his free foot to push down on Anders's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anders.
Leuka controlling the pace for now.
Leuka is trying to control here but Anders has managed to regain half guard.
Leuka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anders's head.
Anders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Leuka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leuka slips a jab from Anders.
Leuka throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Anders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anders is fending him off so far but Leuka persists. Nope, Anders circles away and we're back to standing.
Leuka misses with a head kick.
Leuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anders lands a high kick!
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!
Leuka slips a jab from Anders.
Anders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leuka moves out of range of the body kick from Anders.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anders as he avoids it easily.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Leuka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anders tries to move into range but Leuka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anders throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leuka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders avoids the head kick by Leuka.
Anders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leuka delivers a nice body kick.
Leuka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leuka throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Leuka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leuka shoots in looking for a takedown. Anders tries to sprawl out of it but Leuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anders throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Leuka with that takedown attempt.
Anders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leuka just manages to avoid it.
Anders moves out of range of the body kick from Leuka.
A punch lands to the side of Leuka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anders misses with a head kick.
Leuka looks for the body kick but Anders saw that one coming.
Anders looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Anders throws a hook to the side of Leuka's head but Leuka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leuka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anders takes a step back to recover.
Anders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Leuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Leuka manages to avoid it.
Leuka misses with a hook.
Leuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leuka blocks a jab.
Leuka throws out a counter right but Anders avoids it with no problem.
Anders lands a really nice looking cross but Leuka seems unphased.
Leuka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Leuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Anders finds it's way through Leuka's defenses.
Leuka throws a head kick that Anders semi-blocks.
Leuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Anders throws a jab when Leuka was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Leuka goes for a double leg but Anders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anders continues to drive forward.
Leuka moves out of range of the body kick.
Anders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasi Leuka.
Leuka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leuka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anders counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Anders.
Anders thuds his shin into the meat of Leuka's side.
Leuka is looking to land body kicks.
Leuka throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Anders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leuka scores with a nice body kick.
Leuka throws a head kick but Anders moves out of range.
Leuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab.
Leuka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anders leaves Leuka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Anders misses the target.
Anders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leuka throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders lands a head kick!
Anders has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leuka.
Anders scores with a head kick. Leuka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leuka throws out the jab.
Leuka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leuka. Anders shrugs it off though.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Leuka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leuka throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leuka looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
Leuka shoots in and bounces Anders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leuka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka stands and steps away. Anders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anders blocks the body kick.
Leuka throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Leuka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anders back to the cage. Leuka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anders throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Anders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders walks into a jab.
Anders misses with a hook. Leuka ducked under it nicely.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Anders avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Anders misses.
Leuka shoots in and drives through. Anders sprawls well.
Anders scores with a spinning back kick!
Leuka misses with a kick to the body
and Anders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders scoring well with a low kick there.
Anders throws a hook to the side of Leuka's head but Leuka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anders throws a series of punches but Leuka moves out of range.
Leuka misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Anders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leuka.
Leuka thuds his right hand into Anders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anders lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders had his way with Lasi Leuka in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leuka lands a head kick. Anders smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good shot there by Leuka.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leuka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leuka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leuka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Leuka throws a front kick that sends Anders stumbling back into the cage.
Anders is looking to slow Leuka down with leg kicks.
Anders moves out of range as Leuka strikes.
Leuka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leuka scores with a sloppy right hand. Anders should have avoided that one.
Anders throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
Anders throws a right hand that Leuka ducks under and follows up with a left that Leuka also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Leuka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leuka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anders's guard.
Leuka wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leuka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anders dives on top into guard.
Leuka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leuka wants to stand but Anders is controlling the position.
Leuka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anders escapes and throws Leuka's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka wants to control but Anders postures up.
Anders stands up and beckons Leuka to his feet.
Anders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leuka blocks a head kick by Anders.
Leuka tries to bum rush Anders with a series of wild strikes but Anders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a series of wild punches.
Leuka throws the kick towards the body but Anders avoids it.
Anders appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses
and Anders makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Lasi Leuka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Leuka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anders misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Anders.
Anders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anders as he jumps to the side.
Anders lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Anders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Anders.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lasi Leuka.
I think Leuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka is the new featherweight champion!
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