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Hilo Fight 177 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JayDee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Whyte has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JayDee Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like JayDee Penn has been cut.
Whyte grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Penn takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Whyte cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Whyte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Dunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saracen Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Dunn.
Dunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Dunn tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith works on Dunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith gets through Dunn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunn.
Dunn wants to stall.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow.
Dunn takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Dunn misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith trying to stall but Dunn improves his position.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunn misses with some punches.
Smith stalling.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunn avoids it.
Dunn letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dunn fails to land.
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body shot.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunn taking a breather.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunn is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith blocks a head kick by Dunn.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dunn throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dunn sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dunn wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith stops Dunn from getting back to his feet.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing punches.
Smith wants to control the pace but Dunn is squirming around nicely.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saracen Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Dunn gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Dunn.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Dunn cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunn.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dunn! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Dunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunn lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Good exchange - Dunn coming out on top.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dunn.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunn's calf.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saracen Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is really struggling to control Dunn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith distracts Dunn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Dunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dunn throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Dunn cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith feints and as Dunn raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Saracen Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith distracts Dunn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith passes Dunn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chase Dunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is working for a kimura but Dunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from Dunn's half guard. Dunn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Dunn blocks nicely.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pushing down on Dunn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunn is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dunn is defending well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Dunn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunn is holding on for now.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saracen Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dunn looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunn.
Smith tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith slips a straight right by Dunn.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase Dunn.
I think Dunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
144 lbs
9 - 12 - 1 |
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24
143 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddick.
A jab from Riddick misses.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riddick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Riddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Riddick looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Riddick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Pettis there.
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riddick throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Pettis lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddick throws a body punch but Pettis moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Pettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick misses with a looping right.
Richard Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a hook but Riddick avoids it easily.
Riddick misses with a hook.
Riddick misses with a kick to the body
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riddick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pettis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pettis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Pettis misses.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pettis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis slips under a jab.
Pettis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tests Riddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick slips under a jab.
Riddick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddick cracks Pettis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Pettis falls to his knees and Riddick doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Riddick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelly Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Haynes has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelly Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey connects with a body shot that sends Haynes's belly button to the back.
Rousey gets tackled into the cage by Haynes. Haynes maintains the clinch.
Haynes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rousey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rousey trying to land knees to the body.
Haynes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rousey avoids it.
Rousey is trying to force a seperation but Haynes has the dominant position.
Rousey lands an elbow that stopped Haynes in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Nelly Haynes has been cut.
Rousey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haynes gets a double leg takedown into Rousey's guard.
Rousey has his foot on Haynes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haynes works his way back into a safe position though.
Rousey managing to control the position.
Rousey wants to sweep here but Haynes controlling him for the moment.
Rousey keeping full guard, as Haynes tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey is trying to keep Haynes in close.
Haynes cracks Rousey with a solid left hand.
Rousey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rousey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haynes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully.
Haynes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rousey trying to keep a closed guard but Haynes is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rousey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelly Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haynes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haynes avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Rousey swats away the attempt to clinch by Haynes.
Rousey feinted with a counter takedown.
Haynes wants to clinch.
Rousey swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haynes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rousey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haynes preventing the sweep.
Rousey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haynes wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
Rousey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Haynes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey stopping the sweep attempt from Haynes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haynes looking for subs off his back but Rousey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Haynes won't allow Rousey to pass to mount.
Haynes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rousey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rousey's back!
Rousey covering up well under a series of strikes from Haynes.
Haynes working for a choke but Rousey is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Rousey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nelly Haynes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nelly Haynes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rousey gets caught flat footed, as Haynes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haynes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haynes wants to control from the top but Rousey keeps moving.
Haynes looking to sit in guard and control but Rousey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haynes has momentary wrist control but Rousey slips an elbow through the middle.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rousey is one step ahead there.
Rousey trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rousey is now in half guard.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Haynes is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haynes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haynes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rousey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haynes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rousey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haynes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rousey is stalling in the full guard.
Haynes 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haynes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet.
Rousey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haynes's head.
Haynes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rousey pushes down on Haynes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haynes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haynes actively working from the bottom here.
Rousey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haynes defends it well.
Haynes tries to get to full guard but Rousey has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes is staying active underneath Rousey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rousey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rousey trying to work for an americana but Haynes has managed to regain full guard.
Haynes has Rousey pulled in close to control his posture.
Haynes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rousey won't allow Haynes to sweep him here.
Haynes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rousey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haynes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haynes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rousey is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haynes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rousey wants to sweep here but Haynes controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes looking to sit in guard and control but Rousey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haynes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelly Haynes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nelly Haynes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Rousey catches Haynes right on the button with a cross.
Rousey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rousey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haynes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rousey.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haynes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haynes tries to score with some ground and pound. Rousey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rousey gets back to half guard.
Rousey is positioning himself well to prevent Haynes advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey trying to control but Haynes postures up.
Haynes is working for a kimura here but Rousey manages to reverse the position and he's now in Haynes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes wants to sweep here but Rousey controlling him for the moment.
Rousey wants to control from the top but Haynes keeps moving.
Rousey working some strikes from top position.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Haynes is retaining full guard.
Rousey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haynes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haynes trying to control the position.
Rousey advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes trying to control from the bottom.
Haynes looking for subs from the bottom but Rousey mounts him!
Rousey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rousey prevents Haynes from getting the reversal.
Haynes taking shots to the head.
Rousey lands a big shot there that rocks Haynes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rousey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Haynes is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haynes is on top in guard.
Rousey is trying to control the position but Haynes postures up.
Rousey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haynes defends well.
Haynes trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haynes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haynes has gone for a leg lock! Rousey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haynes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haynes working a defensive guard here.
Haynes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rousey.
Haynes can't keep his opponent in guard - Rousey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rousey is looking to advance position but Haynes won't allow it.
Rousey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haynes sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rousey wants to pass to mount but Haynes is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rousey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nelly Haynes's cut.
That's time! Rousey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rousey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Rousey pushes him off.
Haynes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haynes wants to pass the guard but Rousey is defending well.
Haynes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rousey defends it well.
Rousey is defending against the submission attempts here by Haynes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes tries to pass to full mount but Rousey defends it.
Rousey has hold of Haynes's hands but Haynes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rousey gets back to full guard.
Haynes passes Rousey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura but Rousey is defending well.
Rousey tries to roll over but Haynes keeps him under control.
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.
Rousey manages to get to full guard.
Rousey 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.
Rousey keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully.
Haynes postures up and lands a big shot to Rousey's brow.
Haynes scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
Haynes postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rousey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haynes defends it easily.
Haynes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rousey is retaining full guard.
Haynes throwing strikes but missing.
Haynes is pushing down on Rousey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rousey is fighting to maintain full guard but Haynes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rousey moves into full guard.
Haynes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rousey is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haynes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haynes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rousey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haynes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haynes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Haynes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rousey struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rousey keeps working.
Haynes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rousey works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelly Haynes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nelly Haynes's cut.
That's time! Rousey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haynes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haynes lands in his opponent's guard.
Haynes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rousey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rousey keeping full guard, as Haynes tries to pass.
Rousey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rousey is retaining full guard.
Rousey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rousey, not yet.
Haynes throws a strike but Rousey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haynes preventing the sweep.
Rousey is trying to control the position but Haynes postures up.
Haynes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rousey working a defensive guard here.
Haynes throws a strike but Rousey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Haynes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rousey is aware though and is defending well.
Rousey is in close to Haynes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haynes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haynes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haynes looking to control but Rousey passes into half guard.
Haynes is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haynes is defending against the submission attempts here by Rousey.
Haynes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haynes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rousey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haynes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes controls Rousey momentarily but Rousey frees himself.
Rousey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rousey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haynes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haynes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rousey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haynes's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haynes can't keep his opponent in guard - Rousey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rousey thows a huge punch but Haynes dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Rousey there.
Haynes wants to get back to full guard.
Haynes wants to control but Rousey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rousey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nelly Haynes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rousey is working for a kimura but Haynes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rousey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronald Rousey.
I think Haynes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nelly Haynes!
Nelly Haynes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ronald Rousey was interviewed post fight and said 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egeland has chosen Jan Egeland as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Egeland!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Egeland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Woods on his heels. He'll look to pass Woods's guard now, I'm sure.
Egeland is working Woods over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Egeland 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.
Egeland prevents Woods from getting back to his feet.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Egeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Egeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Woods wants to stand up but Egeland is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woods throws a lazy right hand but Egeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egeland throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Egeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Woods lunges at Egeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egeland's hand.
Egeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Egeland's shoulder, as Egeland tries to avoid the shot.
Egeland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Woods is looking to counter punch.
Woods misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Woods's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Egeland moves away and avoids it.
Egeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods misses the jab.
Egeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woods paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods walks into a stiff left hand from Egeland.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Woods enables Egeland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Woods manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Woods pushes Egeland off and scrambles back to his feet.
Egeland tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
Egeland closes the distance and pushes Woods back into the cage.
Egeland prevents Woods from breaking the clinch.
Egeland blocking some punches.
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Woods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Woods misses with a hook. Egeland ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Egeland, right into the meat.
Egeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Egeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Woods circles away.
Egeland just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Egeland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carl Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
A clash of legs there as Woods blocks the low kick.
Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egeland.
Egeland closes the distance and clinches.
Woods has had enough of the clinch but Egeland keeps him there for the moment.
Egeland goes for a takedown attempt but Woods pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland avoids it easily.
Egeland moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Woods lands an overhand right.
Egeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Egeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Egeland off to one side.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Egeland counters by moving into the clinch.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woods breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carl Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egeland closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. Egeland pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Egeland.
Carl Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woods throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Egeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egeland slips a jab from Woods.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egeland manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egeland.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland blocks it.
Egeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Egeland.
Woods darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egeland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egeland somewhat.
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 Carl Woods will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Egeland.
Woods is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Woods misses.
Egeland wants to clinch.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Egeland.
Egeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Woods backing away here, and Egeland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egeland slips under a jab.
Egeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Egeland ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Woods as Egeland shoots in.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Egeland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Egeland.
Egeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egeland slips a jab from Woods.
Egeland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Woods throws a hook but Egeland avoids it easily.
Egeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egeland throws a head kick that misses.
Egeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woods swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Egeland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Egeland is looking to advance position but Woods won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is trying to stand up here but Egeland is controlling him well.
Woods trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woods blocking the ground and pound attempt from Egeland.
Egeland wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it.
Egeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jan Egeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carl Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egeland counters with a single leg into guard. Woods didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Egeland from controlling successfully.
Egeland won't allow Woods to get back to his feet.
Egeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Egeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Egeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Woods preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egeland stops Woods from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egeland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods pushes Egeland off looking to stand but Egeland dives back in and keeps control.
Egeland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Egeland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woods is trying to stand up here but Egeland is controlling him well.
Egeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woods sees it coming and defends easily.
Egeland trying to pass the guard but Woods defending well.
Woods has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Egeland is on him like a limpet, forcing Woods back against the cage.
Egeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods working hard to break the clinch.
Woods is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Egeland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Egeland is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods wants to get back to striking at distance but Egeland won't allow it.
Egeland prevents Woods from breaking the clinch.
Egeland keeps control of Woods as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woods's elbow.
Egeland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woods fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carl Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egeland.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egeland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Egeland wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Egeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Woods scores with a four punch combination!
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Woods will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egeland throws out the jab.
Egeland slips a jab from Woods.
Woods scores with the left hand. Egeland knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Woods.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egeland moves away.
Woods misses with an uppercut. Egeland saw that one coming.
Egeland is looking to clinch but Woods is avoiding it.
Egeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Egeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Egeland off to one side.
Egeland just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland wants to clinch up but Woods keeps it at a distance.
Egeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Egeland wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Woods is looking to counter punch.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Woods misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woods avoids the head kick by Egeland.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egeland.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods gets caught flat footed, as Egeland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woods is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Egeland is controlling him.
Woods manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Egeland moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Egeland eats them both and turns towards Woods to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Egeland is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Woods finish him?
Woods misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Egeland to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Egeland looks to clinch but Woods throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Egeland taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carl Woods!
Carl Woods tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pitakaka's choice of entrance music: my dick. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry swinging wildly here.
Chantry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitakaka thows a leg kick but Chantry checks it
and Chantry counters with a nice uppercut.
Chantry avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Pitakaka as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Chantry.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Chantry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
Chantry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Chantry slaps the foot to one side.
Chantry 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.
Chantry throws an overhand right that lands on Pitakaka's shoulder, as Pitakaka tries to avoid the shot.
Chantry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chantry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Chantry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Chantry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Chantry tumbling to the mat! Pitakaka takes a step backwards and waves Chantry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chantry is rocked!
Pitakaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oh Chantry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry throws a head kick that misses.
Chantry seems to have got his legs back now.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Chantry moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chantry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitakaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Chantry moved away.
It looked like Chantry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chantry doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Chantry throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitakaka.
Chantry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
A head kick by Pitakaka misses
and Chantry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry closes the distance and pushes Pitakaka back into the cage.
Pitakaka can't break the clinch.
Chantry slows down the pace here.
Chantry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pitakaka is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chantry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitakaka backwards.
Chantry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pitakaka up against the cage.
Chantry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chantry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitakaka's efforts to push away.
Chantry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. Chantry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chantry avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka ducks under a wild hook from Chantry.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chantry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Chantry tenderised Pitakaka's leg. Pitakaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chantry takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Chantry down with leg kicks.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chantry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chantry avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Chantry is looking to counter punch.
Chantry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitakaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chantry misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
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!
Chantry digs a good hook to Pitakaka's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitakaka.
Chantry has Pitakaka up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitakaka's efforts to push away.
Chantry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chantry throws a lazy right hand but Pitakaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chantry motions for Pitakaka to come forward. Chantry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka tries a quick counter leg kick but Chantry is wise to it.
Pitakaka pushes Chantry away with a front kick.
Chantry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chantry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitakaka manages to avoid it.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chantry tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitakaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chantry's head.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chantry. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chantry cracks Pitakaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chantry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chantry blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Chantry is looking to counter the offense by Pitakaka and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Pitakaka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chantry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chantry throws a low kick, looking for Pitakaka's leg but Pitakaka calmly moves out of range.
Pitakaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chantry throws out the jab.
Pitakaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chantry.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chantry to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitakaka misses the jab.
Pitakaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Pitakaka
letting Chantry counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Pitakaka. That snapped Chantry's head back.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Chantry.
Nice body kick there by Pitakaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Pitakaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Chantry.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry throws a hook but Pitakaka avoids it easily.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Chantry finds it's way through Pitakaka's defenses.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chantry moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Chantry.
Pitakaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chantry takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Chantry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pitakaka avoids the body shot from Chantry.
Pitakaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chantry at a distance.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Chantry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Chantry digs a good body shot into Pitakaka's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantry connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Chantry moves out of range.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitakaka is breathing heavily.
Chantry misses with a body shot.
Chantry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chantry missing with a left hand there. Pitakaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chantry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitakaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chantry.
Pitakaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Chantry misses with a two punch combination.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chantry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chantry lands with an overhand left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pitakaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chantry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chantry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chantry.
Chantry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chantry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chantry is trying to stall.
Chantry tries a body shot but Pitakaka blocks it.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
As Pitakaka tries to get set, Chantry tries to push him back and clinch up but Pitakaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Chantry avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chantry tries to clinch there but Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Chantry moves out of range.
Chantry tries to clinch but Pitakaka is having none of it.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chantry just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Chantry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chantry tries to bum rush Pitakaka with a series of wild strikes but Pitakaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chantry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chantry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chantry clinches.
Pitakaka blocks an uppercut.
Pitakaka is trying to force a seperation but Chantry has the dominant position.
Chantry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chantry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitakaka's elbow.
Chantry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chantry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pitakaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borden Chantry will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Pitakaka.
Chantry misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitakaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Chantry scores with a decent looking hook.
Pitakaka throws a front kick aimed at Chantry's knee but Chantry avoids it well.
Chantry lands a slapping body shot.
Pitakaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry swings for the body but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Chantry throws a big shot that misses.
Pitakaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chantry.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pitakaka throws a lazy head kick
and Chantry counters with a series of strikes. Pitakaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 head kick misses from Pitakaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitakaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitakaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Chantry backs off Pitakaka throws a huge counter combo but Chantry manages to avoid it all.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Chantry moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Chantry.
Chantry stuns Pitakaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pitakaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chantry.
A swing and a miss from Chantry.
Chantry is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Chantry misses its intended target.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chantry takes a swing at Pitakaka's ribcage but misses.
Chantry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry tries to clinch up but Pitakaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitakaka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chantry blocks it well.
Chantry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitakaka moves away.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick. Chantry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantry misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Chantry.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitakaka.
Chantry throws a head kick but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Chantry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Chantry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Chantry tries to score with a low kick but Pitakaka moves his leg out of the way.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitakaka throws a jab when Chantry was well out of range.
Chantry is looking to counter punch.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but Chantry moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chantry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Pitakaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
Chantry is looking to control Pitakaka's arms but Pitakaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chantry has his back to the cage.
Chantry keeps control of Pitakaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pitakaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Chantry won't allow it.
Chantry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chantry stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chantry struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitakaka controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka breaks from the clinch.
Chantry blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Chantry rushes Pitakaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chantry wants to slow Pitakaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Chantry throws a series of punches but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Chantry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitakaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chantry wants to clinch.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Chantry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elijah Pitakaka.
I think Pitakaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amelie Poulain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba has chosen Here Comes The Hotstepper as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amelie Poulain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Poulain has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mamba being controlled here momentarily.
Poulain wants to sweep here but Mamba controlling him for the moment.
Poulain is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulain is trying to control the position but Mamba postures up.
Poulain looking for a sweep. Not yet Poulain, not yet.
Mamba connects with a couple of short punches.
Poulain keeping moving, preventing Mamba from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Poulain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poulain's half guard.
Mamba throwing shots but Poulain is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mamba in particular looking to stall.
Mamba wants to control but Poulain is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulain tries to get to full guard but Mamba has control of the leg.
Mamba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mamba is looking to take a break and control but Poulain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Poulain wants to improve his position but Mamba is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Poulain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Poulain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mamba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poulain's guard.
Mamba pushing down on Poulain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulain wants to get back to full guard.
Mamba is keen to just control but Poulain is a slippery customer.
Poulain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poulain missing with punches from the bottom.
Mamba wants to take a breather but Poulain is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Mamba.
Mamba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mamba with the ground and pound but Poulain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poulain looking for a sweep. Not yet Poulain, not yet.
Mamba advances position into side control!
Mamba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mamba working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamba wants to take a breather but Poulain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mamba.
Poulain keeping moving, preventing Mamba from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mamba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Mamba.
Mamba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Poulain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poulain dives in and scores a takedown into Mamba's guard.
Poulain looking to pass the guard.
Poulain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poulain passes Mamba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poulain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mamba's thigh. Mamba counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulain wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
Poulain is in close to Mamba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poulain stays in close to Mamba's body and controls the position.
Mamba is trying to keep Poulain in close.
Poulain throws an elbow that misses. Mamba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poulain's guard. Nice move by Mamba!
Mamba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poulain looking for a sweep. Not yet Poulain, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba forces his way into half guard.
Poulain wants to control but Mamba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poulain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mamba advances position into side control!
Mamba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poulain keeps working.
Mamba landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Poulain's face as Mamba controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulain is trying to improve his position.
Poulain can't do much from the bottom here.
Poulain is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamba works to advance to full mount. Poulain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mamba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poulain is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulain working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamba throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poulain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mamba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poulain is looking to escape.
Mamba unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamba lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poulain hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mamba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Poulain misses with a low kick.
Mamba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mamba checks a leg kick nicely.
Mamba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mamba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mamba trying to control the action but Poulain is working from the bottom.
Poulain sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba prevents Poulain from improving his position.
Poulain is staying active underneath Mamba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulain trying to control here.
Mamba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poulain sees it coming and defends easily.
Mamba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poulain defending well though.
Mamba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamba wants to control but Poulain is keeping him busy.
Mamba lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mamba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mamba throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Poulain because Mamba loaded up on that one.
Mamba tries to control but Poulain wriggling away.
Poulain is trying to escape the mount.
Mamba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poulain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poulain is working to get back to half guard.
Mamba content just to control the position here.
Poulain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poulain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amelie Poulain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba wants to pass to mount but Poulain is defending the position.
Mamba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poulain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mamba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamba 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mamba!
An out of breath Bobby Mamba 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall has chosen Shoot to thrill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hall!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall wants to clinch.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skaps Scrap house in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Harris tenderised Hall's leg. Hall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris wants to stall.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Hall misses with a knee strike.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hall lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Hall connects with a knee to the head.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Harris has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Hall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hall has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hall misses with some punches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris lands a body punch.
Brian Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hall misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Hall looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo bu Hall just gets out of the way.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A short left from Harris.
Harris tries to stall but Hall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris trying to stall but Hall improves his position.
Harris breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Harris.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Hall lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris pushes Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris looking to stall.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall throws a head punch that misses.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Hall misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Hall lands a nice uppercut.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Hall gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Hall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Hall drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hall misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a knee to the head.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall working aggressively here.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raven Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Hall has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pet. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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202 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a series of strikes that have Murray backpedaling.
Dynamite moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Dynamite.
We've been hearing reports that Murray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dynamite misses with a body punch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Black Dynamite has been cut.
Dynamite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray is rocked!
Murray is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dynamite doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Murray crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Murray's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Black Dynamite!
Black Dynamite decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Lee Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'He is good, respect.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krum's choice of entrance music: Viktor Krum will rock you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krum missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krum's corner calls for a 1-2. Krum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krum.
Krum lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Krum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock throws a hook but Krum blocks it.
Krum ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Krum tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock walks into a jab.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Krum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krum throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Krum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Krum moves into the clinch.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Krum's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Krum stalling in the clinch but Shamrock improves position.
Krum tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Krum back against the cage.
Krum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Krum tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krum misses with the head strike.
Krum lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krum.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Krum.
Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Krum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Krum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Krum moved out of range nicely.
Krum has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Krum.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Krum ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krum ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Krum is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Krum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Krum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Krum.
Krum can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Krum lands with a light punch inside.
Shamrock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Krum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Krum throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Krum throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
Krum misses with some punches.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Krum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krum's elbow.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Krum blocks it.
Krum has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Krum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krum scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock tries to stall but Krum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krum keeps control of Shamrock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Krum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krum connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock cracks Krum with a good jab.
Krum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krum works the jab nicely.
Krum clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Krum.
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krum.
Krum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krum.
Krum wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Krum saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krum is looking to clinch.
Krum tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Krum.
Krum blocks a jab.
Krum tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krum throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krum. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Krum is predictable there
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krum connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krum wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
Krum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krum dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Krum swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock sets himself, and Krum steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamrock avoids it this time.
Krum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Krum settles back down.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krum misses the jab.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Krum is avoiding it.
Krum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shamrock clinches up with Krum and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock tries to work over Krum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krum misses with some punches.
Krum breaks the clinch.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krum.
Nice straight punches there by Krum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krum.
Krum lands an overhand right.
Krum misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krum throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Krum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krum.
Krum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Krum knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Krum pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Krum.
Krum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Krum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Krum lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Krum.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Krum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krum misses with a straight left.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Krum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock tries to clinch but Krum is having none of it.
Krum connects with a jab.
Krum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Krum tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Krum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krum wants to counter with a clinch but Shamrock pushes him away.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum misses with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Krum slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Krum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Krum manages to avoid it.
Krum throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Krum.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Krum wants to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch position.
Krum moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Krum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Krum tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Krum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Krum. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Nice defenses there by Krum.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Krum is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Krum scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krum.
Krum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viktor Krum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krum takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Krum moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock sets himself, and Krum steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamrock avoids it this time.
Krum closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock wants to break free but Krum has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krum.
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Krum swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krum is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Krum throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Krum settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Krum lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Krum lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Krum misses.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Krum manages to avoid it.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krum throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krum keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamrock tests Krum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Krum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Viktor Krum just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shamrock is trying to push Krum away but Krum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shamrock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krum.
Shamrock sets himself, and Krum steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamrock avoids it this time.
Krum just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Krum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Krum slips under a jab.
Shamrock throws a hook but Krum avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Krum misses.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Krum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krum scrambles back to his feet.
Krum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Krum saw that one coming.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Krum moves out of range.
Krum tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Krum tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock throws a jab when Krum was well out of range.
Krum feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Krum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Krum manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krum throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock throws a hook but Krum blocks it.
Krum throws a big shot that misses.
Krum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum tries to clinch up.
Krum throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Krum avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock sets himself, and Krum steps forward looking for the clinch! Shamrock avoids it this time.
Krum defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Krum - just one landing.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Krum keeps it at a distance.
Krum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krum ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Krum lands an overhand right.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum motions for Shamrock to come forward. Krum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Krum.
Shamrock walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krum lands with a hook. Shamrock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Krum keeps it at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krum tries to counter with a clinch but Shamrock shakes him off and moves away.
Krum loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Krum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Krum uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Viktor Krum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Krum throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Krum only half commits.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krum.
A telegraphed right hand from Krum misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Krum presses Shamrock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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.
Shamrock tries to break free but Krum pushes him back against the cage.
Krum lands with a light punch inside.
Krum struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Krum.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krum has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Krum blocks it.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Krum has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Krum is controlling him.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Krum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Krum controls his hands.
Krum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krum tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
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!
Krum tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krum works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krum closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Krum is struggling to control the position.
Krum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
A short right from Krum.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Krum's ribcage. Krum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krum misses with a body punch.
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krum ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Krum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Krum.
Krum jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krum to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a hook but Krum avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Krum throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krum looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Krum lands a body shot.
Krum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krum scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Krum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Krum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Krum!
Viktor Krum is the new welterweight champion!
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