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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Nikiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikiel comes to the cage accompanied by Krystian Pudzianowski - Slowianski wiatr. Raju Armo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Nikiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raju Armo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikiel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Armo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Armo throws a sloppy head kick and Nikiel moves out of range easily.
Nikiel misses with a body shot.
Nikiel tries a head kick but it misses.
Armo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Armo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armo scores with a shot to the body.
Nikiel misses with an uppercut. Armo saw that one coming.
Nikiel 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.
It looks like Raju Armo has been cut.
Nikiel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikiel throws a nice looking combination but Armo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikiel drops Armo with a beautiful combination! Armo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nikiel is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armo lands with a kick to the temple. Nikiel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nikiel misses the jab.
A punch combination from Nikiel misses.
Nikiel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armo throws a fast counter high kick but Nikiel manages to duck under it in time.
Nikiel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nikiel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nikiel defends it well.
Armo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikiel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikiel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikiel misses with a wild body shot.
Nikiel wants to slow Armo down by chopping away at his legs.
And Armo tries to counter it with a takedown but Nikiel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nikiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikiel swings widly with a right hand
and Armo counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikiel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nikiel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikiel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nikiel misses with a looping right.
Armo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikiel as he jumps to the side.
Nikiel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikiel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikiel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armo.
Nikiel throws a body kick that misses.
Armo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikiel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Armo.
Nikiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nikiel misses with a wild body shot.
Armo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armo works the jab nicely.
Nikiel throws a sloppy head kick and Armo moves out of range easily.
Nikiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikiel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Armo avoids the head kick by Nikiel.
Armo connects with the punch.
Nikiel throws a shot from downtown. Armo moves away and avoids it.
Nikiel throws a lazy right hand but Armo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Armo.
Nikiel throws a head kick but Armo moves out of range.
Nikiel is breathing heavily.
Nikiel throws a nice looking combination but Armo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armo staying out of range there.
Armo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armo lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Nikiel does no damage.
A big right from Nikiel misses.
Armo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nikiel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armo scores with a shot to the body.
Armo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mariusz Nikiel has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mariusz Nikiel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikiel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Armo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikiel scrambles back to his feet.
Armo jabs at Nikiel's body.
Nikiel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick from Armo lands but Nikiel takes it in his stride.
Nikiel is rocked!
Armo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Nikiel is looking to close the distance but Armo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Nikiel crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Nikiel is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Raju Armo!
Raju Armo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chancelor Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mifune comes to the cage accompanied by BABYMETAL - Uki Uki ★ Midnight . Bennett has chosen Smoke Again as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatsuya Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chancelor Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mifune.
Mifune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Bennett. No joy for Mifune on that attempt.
Bennett replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mifune blocks it well.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mifune is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bennett is looking to control Mifune's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bennett avoid being mounted?
Mifune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bennett defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bennett keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mifune throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mifune is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mifune slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.
Bennett won't allow Mifune to pass to mount.
Mifune is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mifune not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bennett is looking to get back to is feet but Mifune passes into side control.
Mifune is working Bennett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mifune scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune grinds an elbow into Bennett's temple.
Mifune in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bennett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Mifune keeps moving and retains side control.
Mifune tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mifune creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bennett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett wants to control but Mifune postures up.
Mifune in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bennett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mifune connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Mifune creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mifune wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Bennett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mifune.
Mifune is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mifune advances to mount.
Mifune punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to control but Mifune is having none of it.
Mifune putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mifune 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.
Mifune landing strikes from the mount and Bennett is in trouble!
Bennett is rocked!
Mifune unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bennett wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mifune celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatsuya Mifune!
A less than humble Tatsuya Mifune misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Street Gang 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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190 lbs
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202 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Noel!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jo avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jo blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Jo in his tracks for a moment.
Jo blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Noel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noel gets a clinch.
Jo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noel managing to block the knees to the body from Jo.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jo's defenses.
It looks like Alexander Jo has been cut.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Jo in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noel lands an elbow just above Jo 's eye.
Jo is rocked!
Jo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oh Jo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jo tries to land knees in the clinch but Noel avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo is trying to trip Noel. He has hold of a leg but Noel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jo seems to have got his legs back now.
Jo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo stops Noel from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jo swings wildly with an uppercut but Noel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Jo tries for a takedown but Noel manages to get underhooks.
Jo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Jo avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Jo wants to take the fight to the mat but Noel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jo dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Jo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Noel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jo is trying to trip Noel. He has hold of a leg but Noel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jo prevents Noel from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jo throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noel has closed the distance and engaged Jo in a clinch.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Noel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jo drives through and clinches with Noel against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo can't get the takedown.
Jo blocks the elbow strike.
Noel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jo.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noel is pressed up against the cage. Jo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noel down to the mat. Noel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense.
Jo clinches.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Jo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jo's defenses.
Jo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jo wants a takedown.
Jo avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Noel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Jo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jo rushes Noel and presses him up against the cage.
Jo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jo looking for a takedown.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Jo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jo dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Jo takes an elbow to the temple.
Jo blocks an elbow strike.
Danny Noel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Noel prevents it.
Jo dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Jo blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Noel can turn it around.
Jo avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jo wants to take the fight to the mat but Noel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jo has Noel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jo dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Jo shrugs off.
Jo takes an elbow to the temple.
Noel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Noel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Jo is trying to drag Noel to the mat but Noel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel lands an elbow just above Jo 's eye.
Noel cracks Jo with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Jo is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Danny Noel!
Danny Noel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Vitalli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincenzo Vitalli!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vitalli to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Vitalli moved out of range.
Wade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Vincenzo Vitalli has been cut.
Vitalli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vitalli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitalli throws a head punch that misses.
Vitalli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vitalli has a couple of punches blocked by Wade.
Vitalli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade takes a shot to the head.
Vitalli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli keeps control of Wade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vitalli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wade blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Vitalli.
Wade is pushing Vitalli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vitalli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vitalli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vitalli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vitalli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Wade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vitalli misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalli tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vitalli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade connects with the punch.
Vitalli closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Vitalli.
A short right from Vitalli on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vitalli.
Wade is trying to maintain a safe position but Vitalli gets an underhook and turns Wade into the cage.
Wade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vitalli misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalli digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Vitalli lands an uppercut.
Vitalli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalli presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vitalli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vitalli swings wildly with an uppercut but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalli lands an uppercut.
Vitalli lands an uppercut.
Vitalli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalli tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Vitalli back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade blocks a body shot from Vitalli.
A right handed body shot lands from Vitalli.
Vitalli misses with the head strike.
A short right from Vitalli.
Wade tries to stall but Vitalli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vitalli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vitalli lands with a light punch inside.
Wade is trying to push Vitalli away but Vitalli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vitalli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalli scores with a nice strike.
Vitalli lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vitalli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vitalli.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Vitalli connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Vitalli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalli slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Vitalli lands a right hook to the body.
Vitalli lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily.
Vitalli cracks Wade with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vitalli has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wade to stand back up!
Wade is rocked!
Vitalli fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wade square on the jaw! Damn, Wade is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincenzo Vitalli!
During a confident post fight interview, Vincenzo Vitalli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Steiner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner shoots for a double leg takedown but Gennero sprawls well. He's pushed Steiner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gennero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Ricky Steiner has been cut.
Gennero connects with a right hand. Steiner shakes it off.
Gennero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gennero misses with a wild combination.
Steiner shoots in but no luck this time.
Gennero moves into range and clinches up with Steiner.
Gennero lands with a light punch inside.
Gennero tries a body shot but Steiner blocks it.
Gennero struggles to land a body shot inside as Steiner controls his hands.
Gennero lands with a right to the head.
Gennero lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gennero scores with a shot to the side of Steiner's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steiner's brow.
Steiner is trying to pull guard but Gennero has him pressed against the cage.
Ed Gennero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Steiner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gennero is pushing Steiner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gennero gets through Steiner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gennero taking a breather.
Steiner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gennero is defending well.
Steiner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gennero avoiding damage.
Gennero slows down the pace here.
Gennero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gennero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steiner.
Steiner letting Gennero take a breather here.
Steiner blocks a body shot from Gennero .
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Steiner controls the action.
Steiner blocks a body shot from Gennero .
Gennero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steiner is rocked!
Gennero creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Steiner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Steiner drops to his knees and Gennero pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Gennero !
A relieved looking Ed Gennero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rekis's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuri Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Rekis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Rekis shrugs it off though.
Rekis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Leonov tenderised Rekis's leg. Rekis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rekis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rekis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rekis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leonov reverses the position - he's now on top in Rekis's guard.
Rekis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Leonov stopping the sweep attempt from Rekis.
Leonov passes Rekis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov is looking to take a break and control but Rekis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rekis tries to roll over but Leonov keeps him under control.
Leonov moves into full mount! Rekis won't be happy about that!
Leonov wants to control the pace but Rekis is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov takes Rekis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rekis is in trouble.
Leonov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rekis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Rekis right now.
Rekis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leonov.
Leonov avoiding Rekis 's attempts to control his hands.
Rekis really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Leonov's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Rekis turns into Leonov and is now in his guard.
Rekis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Leonov controls Rekis momentarily but Rekis frees himself.
Rekis postures up and lands a big shot to Leonov's brow.
Leonov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rekis's guard.
Leonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rekis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leonov, into his guard.
Leonov keeping moving, preventing Rekis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis preventing the sweep.
Rekis is looking to work some ground and pound but Leonov has wrist control.
Leonov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rekis trying to control but Leonov is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Leonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Rekis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rekis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonov punishes Rekis's body with a nice straight punch.
Leonov throws a right hand that misses
and Rekis counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonov avoids it really well and circles away.
And Leonov counters with a quick kick to the body but Rekis blocks it.
Rekis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rekis is defended easily by Leonov.
Rekis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov lands with a shot to the body.
Leonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonov throws the left hand but Rekis avoids the punch easily.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Rekis with an uppercut!
Rekis checks the leg kick.
Rekis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuri Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov misses with a body kick.
Leonov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonov scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov tries to score with a low kick but Rekis moves his leg out of the way.
Rekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rekis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonov tries to avoid it but Rekis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonov to the ground. Leonov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yuri Leonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Rekis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rekis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
Leonov lands a jab to the head.
Leonov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rekis is out of range and Leonov settles back down.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rekis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rekis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Rekis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rekis gets the takedown into side control.
Rekis tries to score with some ground and pound. Leonov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leonov manages to get back to half guard.
Leonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rekis stalling away here and it's allowed Leonov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Leonov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rekis manages to get his head free but now Leonov has transitioned to an armbar! Rekis grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Leonov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Leonov!
Yuri Leonov made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, John Rekis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Lykourgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Holm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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29
270 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Lykourgos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casper Holm!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykourgos throws a hook to the side of Holm's head but Holm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holm clinches.
Lykourgos can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holm - that landed with a thud.
Holm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lykourgos being controlled against the cage.
Lykourgos wants a takedown.
Holm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
Holm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holm scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykourgos tries for a takedown but Holm manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Lykourgos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lykourgos wants a takedown.
Holm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
Holm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lykourgos.
Holm pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holm wants to stand up but Lykourgos is controlling him.
Lykourgos trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Lykourgos chips away with some ground and pound.
Lykourgos lands a couple of elbows.
Lykourgos trying to control but Holm is working from the bottom.
Lykourgos prevents Holm from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos cracks Holm with a solid left hand.
Lykourgos throws a big elbow that misses.
Holm keeping moving, preventing Lykourgos from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Hilo Training Center inform us that Holm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lykourgos postures up and lands a big shot to Holm's brow.
Lykourgos landing with the ground and pound.
Lykourgos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lykourgos trying to control the position from guard on top but Holm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holm is keeping the position for now.
Lykourgos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick from Holm.
Lykourgos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holm but Holm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lykourgos misses with a right hand
and Holm counters with a crisp one two that drops Lykourgos! Holm thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lykourgos to his feet! Lykourgos is in big trouble!
Holm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holm wants it to stay on the feet.
Lykourgos is breathing heavily.
Holm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lykourgos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holm somewhat.
Lykourgos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lykourgos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holm's waist but Holm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lykourgos off to one side.
Holm clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Holm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holm has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lykourgos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Holm wants to stand up but Lykourgos is stuck to his back.
Will Holm go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lykourgos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Holm wants to stand up but Lykourgos is stuck to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Holm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holm lands a big head kick that sends Lykourgos tumbling to the mat! Holm takes a step backwards and waves Lykourgos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lykourgos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holm swivels and escapes.
Holm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holm wants it to stay on the feet.
Holm has Lykourgos up against the cage in a clinch.
Lykourgos can't break the clinch.
Holm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lykourgos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holm!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lykourgos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lykourgos is looking to take a break and control but Holm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holm wants to get back to his feet but Lykourgos drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykourgos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lykourgos is controlling him well.
Holm seems a little lost for a moment, as Lykourgos dominates the positioning.
Lykourgos is putting a hurting on Holm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lykourgos wants to control but Holm is keeping him busy.
Dino Lykourgos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lykourgos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holm some visible discomfort.
Lykourgos advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lykourgos landing punches.
Lykourgos lands a big shot to the head and Holm winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dino Lykourgos!
A very excited looking Dino Lykourgos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Merridew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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29
215 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Merridew!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labak loads up on a big right hand but Merridew slips the punch.
Merridew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Labak momentarily.
It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
Labak misses with a straight left.
Merridew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Labak missing with a left hand there. Merridew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merridew looks to land a right hand but Labak moved out of range.
Merridew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Labak tries to counter with a takedown but Merridew is quick to defend against it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Merridew enables Labak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Merridew manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Labak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labak is in close to Merridew's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Merridew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Labak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Labak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merridew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Labak 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.
Labak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Labak throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merridew has momentary wrist control but Labak slips an elbow through the middle.
Labak passes into half guard.
Labak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merridew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merridew wants to improve his position but Labak is controlling well.
Labak is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Labak lands a nice short elbow.
Merridew is looking to get back to full guard here but Labak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Merridew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Labak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merridew is trying to improve his position.
Merridew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Labak taking a break here but Merridew is having none of it and regains half guard.
Labak stalling.
Labak seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabal Labak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Labak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merridew circles away.
Merridew slips a straight right by Labak.
Merridew missing with a left hand there. Labak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merridew cracks a nice hook into Labak's ribs.
Labak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Labak swings for the body but Merridew moves out of range.
Labak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merridew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merridew staying out of range there.
Labak looks to score with a jab to the body but Merridew is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Merridew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merridew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Merridew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Labak feinted with a counter takedown.
Labak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merridew manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Labak throws a strike but Merridew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Labak looking for a sweep. Not yet Labak, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak is working hard here to advance position.
Merridew wants to pass the guard but Labak is keeping the position.
Labak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merridew throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Labak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merridew controlling from the top position.
Merridew wants to control from the top but Labak keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Labak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merridew trying to control the position from guard on top but Labak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Labak is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Merridew scores with a nice strike.
Labak misses with a looping left.
Labak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merridew makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Labak misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merridew slips a straight right by Labak.
Labak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Merridew's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Merridew scores with the left hand. Labak knows he should have avoided that one.
Merridew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Merridew misses with a body shot.
Jack Merridew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labak looks to land a right hand but Merridew moved out of range.
Merridew misses the shot to the body.
Labak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merridew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Labak throws a body punch but Merridew moves out of range.
Labak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merridew at a distance.
Labak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merridew defends it nicely.
Labak misses with a body shot.
Labak misses with a straight right.
Merridew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merridew misses with an uppercut.
Labak attempts a counter takedown but Merridew avoids it well and moves away.
Merridew with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Merridew throws a body punch but Labak moves out of range.
Merridew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merridew misses with a straight right.
Merridew misses with a straight right.
Labak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Labak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Labak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merridew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Labak is in Merridew's guard.
Kabal Labak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merridew looking for a sweep. Not yet Merridew, not yet.
Labak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Labak controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Merridew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Labak.
Merridew is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Merridew scores with a jab. Labak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Merridew coming out on top.
Labak misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Labak misses its intended target.
Merridew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labak.
Labak attempts a counter takedown but Merridew avoids it well and moves away.
Merridew misses with a straight left.
Labak wants to clinch up but Merridew keeps it at a distance.
Merridew misses with a hook. Labak ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merridew just misses with a punch to the body.
Labak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merridew.
Merridew lands a jab to Labak's midsection.
Labak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merridew.
Labak fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merridew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Labak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merridew misses with a hook. Labak ducked under it nicely.
Labak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Labak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Merridew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Labak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merridew is trying to improve his position.
Merridew wants to control but Labak postures up.
Labak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Labak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merridew keeps working.
Labak looking to control but instead Merridew has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labak lands with a punch from half guard.
Merridew is not content to let Labak control the position.
Labak is nestled in close to Merridew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Labak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merridew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Labak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merridew knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Labak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merridew is in trouble now - Labak has advanced to mount!
Labak tries to control but Merridew wriggling away.
Labak with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Merridew?
Labak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kabal Labak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Labak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabal Labak!
Kabal Labak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Galante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Galante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Jon!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Galante.
It looks like Duncan Jon has been cut.
Jon misses with a hook. Galante ducked under it nicely.
Jon misses with a left hand
and Galante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galante is controlling him.
Galante drops back looking for a leg! Jon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jon manages to kick Galante off! Galante jumps back into Jon's guard.
Jon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Galante is controlling him.
Galante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Galante 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Galante from controlling successfully.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Galante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante stands and throws Jon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galante throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Galante in side control, throwing shots but Jon defends.
Jon wants to get back to his feet but Galante drags him back down.
Galante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Galante sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Galante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon is trying to get back to his feet.
Galante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jon, who protects the arm well.
Galante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galante goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Galante but great work by Jon.
Galante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jon tries to stand but Galante controls the position and pulls Jon into his guard.
Jon is looking to stand up but Galante won't let him.
Galante has Jon pulled in close to control his posture.
Galante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galante tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galante's guard.
Galante trying to control the position.
Jon wanted to stand there but Galante had control of the position.
Galante wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Galante wants to sweep but no luck.
Galante managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jon wanted to stand there but Galante had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duncan Jon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Galante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jon tries to bum rush Galante with a series of wild strikes but Galante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jon throws a combination that misses
and Galante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jon.
Galante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Jon misses.
Galante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jon sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Galante finds it's way through Jon's defenses.
Jon lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Galante falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan Jon!
Leo Galante was interviewed post fight and said 'Dat was a fluuuke my boy. When's the rematch ?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Funk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Best Man!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man checks a leg kick.
Funk staying out of range there.
Funk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
As Man tries to get set, Funk tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Funk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Funk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Man misses.
Funk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man misses with a looping right.
Funk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Man misses.
Funk rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Man looks winded!
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Funk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Man wants to break free but Funk has control.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk is struggling to control the position.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Man being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Funk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man throws a hook but Funk blocks it.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Funk moves into the clinch.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Come on Funk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Man is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Funk.
Phat Funk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Funk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funk lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Man can't break the clinch.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Funk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Funk lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funk tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Funk tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Funk has Man pressed against the cage.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
The referee calls for Funk to work.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk with a knee to the head.
It looks like Best Man has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funk.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Man is rocked!
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Best Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funk. Man shrugs it off though.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Funk.
Funk is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funk as Man tries to tie him up.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Man is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man tries to break the clinch but Funk is controlling the position.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to break the clinch but Funk is controlling the position.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk has Man pushed against the cage.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Funk.
Funk with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man letting Funk take a breather here.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Funk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Funk had his way with Best Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Best Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Man with a nice cross.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man lands a head shot.
Funk cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Funk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Funk is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Funk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funk moves into the clinch.
Funk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Man is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Funk stalling the fight.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funk misses with an elbow over the top.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Funk.
Funk leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funk is struggling to control the position.
Funk missing with knees to the body.
Phat Funk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Funk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to stall but Funk improves his position.
Funk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man trying to control the position but instead, Funk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage.
Man is looking to control Funk's arms but Funk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Funk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Funk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:42
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:42
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Funk!
Phat Funk retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Phat Funk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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