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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Jameson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Page's chin.
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135 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Page!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jameson but Jameson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jameson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Page!
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.
Jameson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jameson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Jameson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Page is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Page throws Jameson to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Page has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Page there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page with a poor takedown
and Jameson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Page prevents Jameson from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page tries to bench press Jameson off him but Jameson keeps the position.
Jameson taking a breather here.
Jameson working the body and head with strikes.
Jameson lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jameson working the ground and pound.
Jameson is working Page over with some ground and pound from side control.
Page is looking for a sweep.
Page looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson trying to control the position but Page is working away.
Jameson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Page is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page being controlled for a moment.
Jameson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jameson is chipping away with strikes.
Jameson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jameson advances to full mount.
Jameson wants to control the pace but Page is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands with some strikes.
Jameson scoring with strikes but Page is staying in there.
Jameson lands with some strikes.
Jameson cracks Page with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jameson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Page is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page taking shots to the head.
Page is still in real trouble! Can Jameson finish him?
Jameson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Page in real trouble here! The ref calls for Page to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Jameson!
An out of breath Rocky Jameson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Quick Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quick Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azbuhlev has closed the distance and engaged Silver in a clinch.
Azbuhlev controlling the action here for a moment.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Azbuhlev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azbuhlev misses with a punch on the inside.
Azbuhlev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azbuhlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azbuhlev lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Azbuhlev is stalling here.
Silver blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Azbuhlev pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azbuhlev.
Silver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Azbuhlev to keep the fight standing.
Azbuhlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Azbuhlev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quick Silver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev lands a nice uppercut.
Silver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Azbuhlev walks away with a smile on his face. Silver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azbuhlev feints and as Silver raises his hands in defense, Azbuhlev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silver is rocked!
Azbuhlev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Silver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azbuhlev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azbuhlev gets to his feet. Silver looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silver seems to have got his legs back now.
Silver throws a head kick but Azbuhlev moves out of range.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Azbuhlev gets a takedown into half guard.
Azbuhlev wants to stand up but Silver has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Azbuhlev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Azbuhlev has managed to clinch.
Silver successfully pulls guard.
Azbuhlev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silver's guard.
Silver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Azbuhlev passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Azbuhlev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azbuhlev is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silver is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Finch Farm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev trying to mount his opponent but Silver defends it.
Silver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azbuhlev is just content to waste time from the top position. Silver takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Azbuhlev won't allow Silver to sweep him here.
Azbuhlev wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Azbuhlev passes Silver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabed Azbuhlev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot by Azbuhlev.
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azbuhlev.
Silver went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azbuhlev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azbuhlev somewhat.
Azbuhlev stuffs the takedown attempt from Silver. Silver gets slowly back to his feet.
Silver is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azbuhlev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silver's waist but Silver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azbuhlev off to one side.
Quick Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabed Azbuhlev.
Silver dives in and scores a takedown into Azbuhlev's guard.
Silver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azbuhlev is proving hard to escape from.
Silver has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Azbuhlev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silver is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Azbuhlev pulls down on the head and he's put Silver to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sabed Azbuhlev!
Sabed Azbuhlev is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Sabed Azbuhlev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roland McSnifferpippitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Guida is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roland McSnifferpippitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor Guida!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida lands a nice leg kick that just misses McSnifferpippitz's sensitive parts.
Guida tries to bum rush McSnifferpippitz with a series of wild strikes but McSnifferpippitz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from McSnifferpippitz misses the target.
McSnifferpippitz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McSnifferpippitz.
McSnifferpippitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McSnifferpippitz tries to clinch up but Guida circles away and keeps his distance.
Guida is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Guida tries to keep at a distance but McSnifferpippitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guida working hard to break the clinch.
McSnifferpippitz wants to take the fight to the mat but Guida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McSnifferpippitz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guida tries to circle away but McSnifferpippitz has him pinned against the cage.
Guida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSnifferpippitz misses with a knee to the head.
McSnifferpippitz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guida pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland McSnifferpippitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSnifferpippitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guida defends it nicely.
McSnifferpippitz tries to clinch there but Guida circles away.
It seemed like Guida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSnifferpippitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Guida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McSnifferpippitz blocks a head kick by Guida.
McSnifferpippitz blocks a head kick by Guida.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McSnifferpippitz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSnifferpippitz is defended easily by Guida.
McSnifferpippitz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSnifferpippitz is defended easily by Guida.
McSnifferpippitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guida defends well and McSnifferpippitz ends up having to push Guida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guida is looking for the big counter here.
Guida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Guida tenderised McSnifferpippitz's leg. McSnifferpippitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conor Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSnifferpippitz dives in and grabs Guida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guida pushes down on McSnifferpippitz's head and hops out.
Guida misses with a wild combination.
McSnifferpippitz throws a counter high kick but Guida was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Guida slams his shin into McSnifferpippitz's torso.
Guida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guida catches McSnifferpippitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guida misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSnifferpippitz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McSnifferpippitz's head.
Guida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McSnifferpippitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by McSnifferpippitz.
Guida throws a right and a left that McSnifferpippitz avoids nicely.
Guida misses with a jab, cross combination.
McSnifferpippitz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guida lands a nice looking body shot.
McSnifferpippitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guida.
Guida wants to slow McSnifferpippitz down by chopping away at his legs.
McSnifferpippitz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guida to the mat! Guida manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guida has momentary wrist control but McSnifferpippitz slips an elbow through the middle.
McSnifferpippitz is pushing down on Guida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guida is fighting to maintain full guard but McSnifferpippitz has managed to sneak the leg through.
McSnifferpippitz slips a nice elbow through Guida's hands, connecting with Guida's forehead.
McSnifferpippitz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSnifferpippitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guida is rocked!
McSnifferpippitz working the head and body with strikes.
Guida is still in real trouble! Can McSnifferpippitz finish him?
McSnifferpippitz lands with a punch from half guard.
McSnifferpippitz throwing shots but Guida is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from McSnifferpippitz.
McSnifferpippitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McSnifferpippitz.
Guida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McSnifferpippitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guida is trying to stand back up but McSnifferpippitz is controlling him
McSnifferpippitz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from McSnifferpippitz.
McSnifferpippitz lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Guida quite badly. Guida pulls McSnifferpippitz in close trying to recover. McSnifferpippitz postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Guida on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Guida doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland McSnifferpippitz!
Roland McSnifferpippitz is the new featherweight champion!
Roland McSnifferpippitz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank DFL for giving me an early contact and an early chance to prove myself. Thank you so much, you won't regret it.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoncy Lowvinceski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoncy Lowvinceski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Churchill!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Churchill.
Lowvinceski fails with the takedown
and Churchill counters by moving into the clinch.
Lowvinceski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lowvinceski is trying to pull guard but Churchill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoncy Lowvinceski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Churchill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lowvinceski tries to clinch up.
Lowvinceski shoots in for a takedown but Churchill shows good takedown defense.
Churchill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lowvinceski.
Churchill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lowvinceski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Lowvinceski wants to clinch.
Churchill is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lowvinceski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowvinceski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Churchill.
Churchill delivers a nice body kick.
Lowvinceski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Churchill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lowvinceski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Churchill.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Churchill - that will leave a mark!
Churchill pushes Lowvinceski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lowvinceski wants to take the fight to the mat but Churchill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill thuds his shin into the meat of Lowvinceski's side.
Drew Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowvinceski tries to clinch
and Churchill counters with a body kick.
Lowvinceski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Churchill rushes Lowvinceski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowvinceski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Churchill is defending well.
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A thudding body kick lands there by Churchill!
Lowvinceski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchill swivels and escapes.
Churchill scores with a spinning back kick!
Churchill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Churchill prevents a body shot from Lowvinceski.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Churchill breaks from the clinch.
Churchill lands a head kick. Lowvinceski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lowvinceski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Churchill pushes Lowvinceski off looking to stand but Lowvinceski dives back in and keeps control.
Lowvinceski stands up out of the half guard.
Churchill takes the fight into the clinch.
Churchill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lowvinceski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Churchill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowvinceski tries to close the distance and clinch but Churchill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lowvinceski fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowvinceski, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowvinceski can't break the clinch.
Lowvinceski is trying to pull guard but Churchill has him pressed against the cage.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowvinceski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Churchill.
Lowvinceski misses with a double jab
and Churchill counters with a body kick that stops Lowvinceski in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Churchill dominated that round.
That's time! Lowvinceski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Churchill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Churchill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lowvinceski's calf.
Lowvinceski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Churchill.
Yoncy Lowvinceski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowvinceski darts in looking for a takedown but Churchill gets double underhooks and turns Lowvinceski into the cage.
Lowvinceski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Churchill.
Churchill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Churchill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Churchill as Lowvinceski shoots in.
Lowvinceski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Churchill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Churchill thumps Lowvinceski with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill moves into the clinch successfully.
Churchill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lowvinceski tries to clinch up but Churchill circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowvinceski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Churchill feints and then cracks Lowvinceski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lowvinceski down.
Lowvinceski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Churchill pinned against the cage. Churchill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoncy Lowvinceski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchill scores with a push kick.
Lowvinceski tries to close the distance and clinch but Churchill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drew Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill scores with a nice body kick.
Churchill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowvinceski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Churchill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill connects with an inside leg kick.
Churchill is looking to slow Lowvinceski down with leg kicks.
Churchill gets a clinch.
Drew Churchill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lowvinceski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Churchill after a bit of a struggle.
Lowvinceski is looking for a takedown.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill pushes Lowvinceski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lowvinceski is trying to force a seperation but Churchill has the dominant position.
Lowvinceski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Churchill is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowvinceski is trying to force a seperation but Churchill has the dominant position.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowvinceski dives in for a single leg takedown but Churchill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lowvinceski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Churchill lands with a nice body kick.
Lowvinceski moves in looking to clinch but Churchill pushes him off.
Lowvinceski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Churchill circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Churchill.
Churchill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Churchill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Churchill.
Churchill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lowvinceski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowvinceski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Churchill smiles and moves away.
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowvinceski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Churchill after a bit of a struggle.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lowvinceski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Churchill.
Churchill closes the distance and pushes Lowvinceski back into the cage.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Churchill as Lowvinceski shoots in.
And Churchill responds with a good body kick, but Lowvinceski manages to step out the way in time.
Drew Churchill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lowvinceski if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Churchill 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.
Churchill scores with a leg kick.
Churchill throws a head kick that half lands.
Churchill scoring well with a low kick there.
Lowvinceski goes for a double leg but Churchill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Churchill continues to drive forward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Churchill.
A slapping body kick lands there for Churchill.
Churchill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Churchill closes the distance and clinches.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Churchill.
Nice sprawl there from Churchill as Lowvinceski shoots in.
Churchill forces Lowvinceski back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoncy Lowvinceski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lowvinceski pushes off an throws an elbow but Churchill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Churchill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lowvinceski. That did some damage!
Lowvinceski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Churchill can pounce on him.
Churchill forces Lowvinceski back against the cage and clinches.
Lowvinceski stalling in the clinch but Churchill improves position.
Lowvinceski wants a takedown but no success here.
Lowvinceski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Churchill.
Churchill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lowvinceski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Churchill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowvinceski looks to land a body kick but Churchill moved away.
Churchill thinks about the counter body kick.
Lowvinceski tries to clinch up
and Churchill counters with a thumping low kick.
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Lowvinceski.
Lowvinceski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lowvinceski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Churchill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lowvinceski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Churchill walks away with a smile on his face. Lowvinceski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lowvinceski wants to clinch but Churchill slips to the side
and Churchill counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill clinches.
Lowvinceski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Churchill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Lowvinceski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Churchill can pounce on him.
Churchill has Lowvinceski up against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill manages to break the clinch.
Churchill darts in and clinches Lowvinceski up against the cage.
Lowvinceski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Churchill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lowvinceski tries to clinch but Churchill moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Churchill. Lowvinceski shrugs it off though.
Churchill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowvinceski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Churchill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Churchill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lowvinceski. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lowvinceski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill fakes the leg kick and cracks Lowvinceski in the body.
Churchill clinches with his opponent.
Churchill manages to break the clinch.
Lowvinceski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Churchill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lowvinceski somewhat.
Lowvinceski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Churchill really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Churchill rushes Lowvinceski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lowvinceski is defended easily by Churchill.
A head kick misses from Churchill.
Lowvinceski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Churchill is looking to slow Lowvinceski down with leg kicks.
Lowvinceski gets tackled into the cage by Churchill. Churchill maintains the clinch.
Churchill manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lowvinceski fails to land the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Churchill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill instigates a clinch.
Lowvinceski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Churchill to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoncy Lowvinceski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowvinceski goes for a takedown attempt but Churchill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lowvinceski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lowvinceski is trying to drag Churchill to the mat but Churchill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses.
Churchill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Churchill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lowvinceski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lowvinceski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Churchill.
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Lowvinceski.
Lowvinceski is trying to pull guard but Churchill has him pressed against the cage.
Lowvinceski wants to break free but Churchill has control.
Lowvinceski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lowvinceski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Churchill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Churchill.
Lowvinceski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lowvinceski tries to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling the position.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Churchill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Churchill clinches.
Lowvinceski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lowvinceski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Churchill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lowvinceski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Churchill has him pressed against the cage.
Lowvinceski is trying to pull guard but Churchill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchill misses with a head kick.
Lowvinceski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Churchill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Churchill lands a nice looking body kick.
Lowvinceski moves in looking to clinch but Churchill pushes him off.
Churchill takes the fight into the clinch.
Churchill has Lowvinceski pressed against the cage, preventing Lowvinceski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Lowvinceski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Churchill throws a front kick that sends Lowvinceski stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Churchill dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lowvinceski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
That kick from Churchill tenderised Lowvinceski's leg. Lowvinceski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Churchill scores with a leg kick.
Churchill instigates a clinch.
Churchill breaks from the clinch.
Lowvinceski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Churchill.
Churchill throws a head kick but Lowvinceski moves out of range.
That kick from Churchill tenderised Lowvinceski's leg. Lowvinceski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lowvinceski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowvinceski shoots in for a takedown but Churchill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill lands a leg kick that knocks Lowvinceski off balance momentarily.
Churchill scoring well with a low kick there.
Churchill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lowvinceski fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Churchill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Churchill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Churchill throws a front kick that sends Lowvinceski stumbling back into the cage.
Lowvinceski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lowvinceski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Churchill is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoncy Lowvinceski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Churchill keeps Lowvinceski at a distance using the push kick.
Churchill scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill has closed the distance and engaged Lowvinceski in a clinch.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Lowvinceski misses with the body kick
and Churchill counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lowvinceski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Churchill.
Lowvinceski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Churchill moves away.
Churchill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowvinceski.
Churchill feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Churchill lands but Lowvinceski takes it in his stride.
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Churchill looking to throw knees to the head but Lowvinceski is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lowvinceski.
Churchill delivers a nice body kick.
Churchill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Churchill.
Lowvinceski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Lowvinceski.
Churchill breaks from the clinch.
Churchill rushes Lowvinceski and presses him up against the cage.
Lowvinceski fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Lowvinceski closes the distance and clinches up with Churchill, looking for a takedown. Lowvinceski pushes Churchill against the cage but Churchill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Churchill feints a counter leg kick.
Churchill pushes Lowvinceski up against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowvinceski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill closes the distance and clinches.
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill darts in and clinches Lowvinceski up against the cage.
Lowvinceski is trying to pull guard but Churchill has him pressed against the cage.
Churchill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Churchill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Churchill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 41:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 41:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Churchill!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oooh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Lyles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oooh Yeah!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yeah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yeah looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyles is just out of range.
Lyles throws a series of punches but Yeah moves out of range.
A combination from Yeah does no damage.
Yeah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lyles swinging wildly here.
Yeah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah loads up on a big right hand but Lyles slips the punch.
Yeah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lyles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yeah to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah throws a right hand that misses
and Lyles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lyles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been hearing reports that Lyles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yeah cracks Lyles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yeah slips under a jab.
Lyles lands a jab to the nose.
Lyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyles scores with a nice right hand.
Yeah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Yeah misses its intended target.
Lyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooh Yeah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeah misses the target.
It looked like Lyles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yeah misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Yeah misses.
Lyles throwing a counter right hand but Yeah manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeah. Lyles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyles circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Lyles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeah moves away.
Yeah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Lyles.
Some wild striking there from Yeah.
Lyles throws a one two combo.
Lyles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyles.
Lyles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeah.
Lyles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lyles thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles throws a nice looking combination but Yeah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyles lands with an overhand left.
Lyles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lyles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lyles misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeah misses the target.
It looked like Lyles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeah misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lyles to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yeah.
Lyles throws a right and a left that Yeah avoids nicely.
Yeah clinches up with Lyles and pushes him back against the cage.
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 Buddy Lyles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyles slips a jab and a cross from Yeah.
Yeah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyles.
Nice uppercut lands for Yeah. That snapped Lyles's head back.
Yeah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lyles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yeah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Oooh Yeah has been cut.
Yeah throws out a loose jab but Lyles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyles slips under a jab from Yeah.
Lyles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lyles takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lyles misses.
Lyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lyles throws a hook but Yeah avoids it easily.
Yeah cracks Lyles with an open hand slap.
Yeah's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lyles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yeah scrambles back to his feet.
Yeah throws a nice looking combination but Lyles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lyles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Yeah does no damage.
Lyles avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Lyles.
Yeah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Yeah - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeah throws a lazy right hand but Lyles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lyles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yeah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lyles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeah slips under a jab from Lyles.
A little jabbing left from Yeah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooh Yeah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lyles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyles misses with a double jab
and Yeah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yeah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Yeah. Those never looked like landing.
As Yeah looks to move away, Lyles throws a big counter combo bu Yeah just gets out of the way.
Yeah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyles manages to avoid it.
Lyles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lyles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah lands a nice hook to Lyles's body. Lyles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Lyles there.
Yeah is breathing heavily.
Yeah connects with a nice looking jab.
Yeah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeah misses with a left hand
and Lyles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yeah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyles.
Lyles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lyles. Yeah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Yeah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yeah avoids the body shot from Lyles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oooh Yeah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Oooh Yeah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lyles just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lyles there.
Yeah connects with a right hand. Lyles shakes it off.
Yeah misses with a wild body shot.
Lyles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yeah 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah tries to clinch up.
It looked like Lyles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeah slips under a jab from Lyles.
Lyles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah throws a sloppy body shot
and Lyles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yeah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lyles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lyles slips under a jab.
Lyles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lyles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lyles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lyles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ground and pound from Lyles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyles grinds an elbow into Yeah's temple.
Yeah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyles connects with a nice short shot to Yeah's temple.
Lyles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyles.
Lyles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Lyles seems content to control.
Lyles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lyles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyles lands strikes from half guard.
Lyles wants to free his trapped foot but Yeah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yeah wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lyles drops an elbow to the side of Yeah's head.
Lyles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyles working over Yeah with some ground and pound. Yeah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yeah taking some punishment here, with Lyles in his half guard.
Lyles slips a nice elbow through Yeah's hands, connecting with Yeah's forehead.
Lyles decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lyles misses with the combination.
It seemed like Yeah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yeah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lyles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lyles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yeah can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Lyles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lyles, as that shot connected.
Yeah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yeah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Yeah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lyles throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Lyles does no damage.
Yeah wants to counter the offense by Lyles and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Lyles clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Oooh Yeah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lyles misses with a double jab.
A big right from Yeah misses.
Yeah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yeah connects with a single shot there.
Lyles lands a lovely overhand right.
Yeah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lyles back to the cage. Yeah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah throws a hook but Lyles avoids it easily.
It looked like Lyles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yeah.
Yeah throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lyles.
Lyles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah swinging wildly here.
Yeah is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lyles misses with a double jab.
Yeah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lyles misses with a takedown
and Yeah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yeah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyles.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeah! But no joy.
Lyles just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyles looks to land a combination but Yeah avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yeah backs up against the cage.
Lyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lyles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lyles lands a couple of elbows.
Lyles wants to pass the guard but Yeah is keeping the position.
Lyles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Madness MMA inform us that Yeah has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lyles wants to pass the guard but Yeah is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyles trying to control but Yeah is working from the bottom.
Lyles tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeah is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lyles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yeah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lyles in his tracks.
Yeah moves into the clinch successfully.
Lyles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buddy Lyles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yeah misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yeah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yeah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lyles throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeah swinging wildly here.
Yeah misses with a looping left.
Lyles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yeah cracks Lyles with a good jab.
Lyles throws the left hand but Yeah avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Buddy Lyles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oooh Yeah's cut.
That's time! Lyles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Lyles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyles.
Yeah throws a right hand that misses
and Lyles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lyles swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yeah missing with a left hand there. Lyles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah misses with a looping right.
Yeah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lyles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yeah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lyles swinging wildly here.
Yeah looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyles is just out of range.
Yeah staying out of range there.
Yeah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yeah ducks under a wild hook from Lyles.
Yeah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyles throws a big counter combination but Yeah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yeah swings for the body but Lyles moves out of range.
Lyles connects with a jab.
Yeah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyles digs a good body shot into Yeah's ribs.
Lyles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyles lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles wants to control from the top but Yeah keeps moving.
Lyles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lyles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yeah misses with a hook. Lyles ducked under it nicely.
Lyles throws a shot from downtown. Yeah moves away and avoids it.
Yeah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeah moves away.
Yeah misses with a wild body shot.
Lyles is looking to counter punch.
Lyles scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyles misses with the combination.
Lyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lyles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyles.
Oooh Yeah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Yeah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yeah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lyles circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lyles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yeah eats them both and turns towards Lyles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buddy Lyles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Lyles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lyles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Lyles!
Buddy Lyles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oooh Yeah was interviewed post fight and said 'Ooooh, noooooo!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kezz The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Convict kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Locked up. Fernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yakety Sax kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kezz The Convict has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kezz The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Convict feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez looking to control.
The Convict is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Convict working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that The Convict has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but The Convict is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Convict scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fernandez controls The Convict momentarily but The Convict frees himself.
The Convict with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but The Convict pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandez 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.
The Convict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez wants to stand but The Convict is controlling the position.
The Convict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Convict cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
The Convict chips away with some ground and pound.
The Convict throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandez 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.
The Convict wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but The Convict postures up.
The Convict lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Convict connects with a couple of short punches.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Convict stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Convict trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but The Convict is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Convict works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to keep The Convict in close.
The Convict scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Convict keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but The Convict slips an elbow through the middle.
The Convict working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Convict 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.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Convict works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Convict sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernandez defending well though.
Fernandez is staying active underneath The Convict, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Convict is one step ahead there.
The Convict 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.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Convict is one step ahead there.
The Convict working some strikes from top position.
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Fernandez controls The Convict momentarily but The Convict frees himself.
The Convict trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Convict content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez working for submissions but it's allowed The Convict to get to half guard.
Fernandez gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Convict forces his way into half guard.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
Fernandez is pressing down on The Convict's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Convict tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez is retaining full guard.
The Convict won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
The Convict works over Fernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but The Convict postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Convict postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow.
The Convict keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
The Convict keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fernandez's head.
The Convict working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kezz The Convict dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by The Convict or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but The Convict manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Convict dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Convict is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?
The Convict defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Kezz The Convict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Fernandez.
The Convict looking to score a takedown here. Fernandez is defending well but The Convict drives through and ends up in Fernandez's guard.
The Convict landing some decent shots from guard.
Kezz The Convict overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez working a defensive guard but The Convict manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez is not content to let The Convict control the position.
Fernandez is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Convict's best efforts.
Fernandez pushes The Convict off looking to stand but The Convict dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from The Convict.
The Convict controlling the pace.
The Convict is working for a kimura but Fernandez is defending it quite comfortably.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Convict here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fernandez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Convict scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Convict is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Convict wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.
The Convict missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep. The Convict is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from The Convict there.
The Convict lands with a punch from half guard.
Fernandez is defending against the submission attempts here by The Convict.
Fernandez wants to improve his position but The Convict is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandez is defending well.
Fernandez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Convict's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Convict's back!
Fernandez looking to break The Convict's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. The Convict remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fernandez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fernandez misses with an elbow to the head.
The Convict tries to escape but Fernandez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fernandez tries to get the hooks in deep but The Convict pushed the leg off.
Fernandez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
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!
Fernandez is persistently looking for the submission but The Convict is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez punches The Convict on the ear.
Fernandez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The Convict is trying to stand back up.
The Convict defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The Convict showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandez has wrist control.
The Convict loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Convict makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Convict lands a couple of digs.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Convict scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Convict lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Convict landing some decent shots from guard.
The Convict trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Convict is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Convict postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kezz The Convict dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Convict is defended easily by Fernandez.
The Convict shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Convict showed some decent athleticism there.
Fernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Convict is one step ahead there.
The Convict trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Convict throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Fernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Convict trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Convict postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Convict postures up.
The Convict connects with a couple of short punches.
The Convict cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
The Convict postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez 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.
The Convict slips nicely into half guard.
The Convict is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Convict.
The Convict working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Convict is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Convict prevents Fernandez from improving his position.
The Convict is nestled in close to Fernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Convict distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Convict scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Convict avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Convict is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Convict won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Convict postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Convict lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Convict postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Convict lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Convict lands a couple of elbows.
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez has momentary wrist control but The Convict slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Convict's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez is rocked!
Fernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez, not yet.
Fernandez is still in real trouble! Can The Convict finish him?
The Convict postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Convict is working Fernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Convict is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Convict is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Convict won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
The Convict 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.
The Convict postures up.
The Convict lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Convict connects with a couple of short punches.
The Convict with a nice head shot there.
The Convict looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Convict is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Convict got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Convict has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
The Convict content to stall in guard here.
The Convict postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Convict's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but The Convict pushes his legs off easily.
The Convict is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fernandez looking to control.
The Convict drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Convict jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Convict cracks Fernandez with a solid left hand.
The Convict is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Convict postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fernandez covers up, he's hurt! The Convict keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from The Convict and the ref steps in to end the fight! The Convict can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kezz The Convict!
Our winner, Kezz The Convict, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fossmo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Helge Fossmo predikar. Uso comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso gets the takedown into side control.
Uso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Uso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fossmo keeps working.
Fossmo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Uso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fossmo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uso.
A lull in the action here as Uso stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Uso are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fossmo is looking for a sweep.
Uso working the ground and pound from side control.
Fossmo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Uso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso working the ground and pound from side control.
Uso fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fossmo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Uso connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fossmo seems to be working for a kimura but Uso defends the submission attempt.
Fossmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fossmo.
Fossmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fossmo content to control rather than advance.
Uso is staying active underneath Fossmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uso is looking to control Fossmo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uso avoid being mounted?
Fossmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fossmo wants to pass to mount but Uso is defending the position.
Uso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fossmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uso's head.
Uso trying to hold on to Fossmo's head to control him but Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fossmo is working for a kimura but Uso is defending it quite comfortably.
Fossmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uso wants to get back to his feet.
Uso is pressing down on Fossmo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uso keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Fossmo throws an elbow that misses. Uso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fossmo's guard. Nice move by Uso!
Fossmo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uso wants to control from the top but Fossmo keeps moving.
Fossmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uso defends well.
Fossmo 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.
Fossmo wants to sweep here but Uso controlling him for the moment.
Fossmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
Fossmo trying to control the position.
Uso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uso.
Uso postures up in Fossmo's guard and throws a big left but Fossmo blocks it.
Fossmo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Uso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fossmo is keeping the position for now.
Fossmo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fossmo is working hard here to advance position.
Fossmo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Uso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uso shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Fossmo with that takedown attempt.
Fossmo misses with a takedown attempt - Uso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fossmo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uso as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helge Fossmo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fossmo defends well and Uso ends up having to push Fossmo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fossmo has a takedown stuffed.
Uso has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fossmo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fossmo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fossmo's back!
Joshua Uso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uso scores with strikes from the back.
Fossmo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Uso thows a huge punch but Fossmo dodges it nicely.
Uso thows a huge punch but Fossmo dodges it nicely.
Fossmo is pressing down on Uso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo looking for a guillotine here but Uso defends easily.
Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uso is looking to work some ground and pound but Fossmo has wrist control.
Uso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fossmo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uso scoring with some ground and pound.
Fossmo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fossmo is trying to keep Uso in close.
Uso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uso distracts Fossmo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uso has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fossmo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Uso is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fossmo pulls down on the head and he's put Uso to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helge Fossmo!
During a confident post fight interview, Helge Fossmo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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