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SPFT 222 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zene Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boggs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyson Boggs looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zene Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Boggs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boggs shoots in for a double leg but Zamora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boggs blocks the body kick.
Zamora lands a nice shot that snaps Boggs's head back.
Boggs dives in and grabs Zamora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes down on Boggs's head and hops out.
Boggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zamora.
Zamora punishes Boggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Boggs checks a leg kick nicely.
And Boggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Zamora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zamora swings for the body but Boggs moves out of range.
Zamora throws a low kick but Boggs moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Boggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zamora trying to keep a closed guard but Boggs is proving a slippery customer.
Boggs prevents Zamora from getting back to his feet.
Zamora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boggs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zamora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora scores with a jab to the body.
Zamora misses with a straight right.
Zamora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boggs.
Boggs shoots in and drives through. Zamora sprawls well.
Zamora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zene Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Boggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boggs has his takedown stuffed
and Zamora counters with a nice uppercut.
Boggs looks winded!
Zamora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boggs has time to react.
Zamora connects with the punch.
Boggs blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zamora lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zamora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boggs.
Boggs with the counter takedown but Zamora avoids it easily.
No luck for Boggs with that takedown attempt.
Zamora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zamora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zamora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boggs. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boggs moves to clinch but Zamora breaks away
and Zamora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zamora lands with a shot to the body.
Zamora throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zamora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boggs counters with a single leg into guard. Zamora didn't expect that.
Zamora is looking to stand back up but Boggs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zamora.
Zamora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boggs on the ground.
Zamora pushes Boggs off looking to stand but Boggs dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zene Zamora dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zamora throws a hook but Boggs avoids it easily.
Zene Zamora is winning the standup battle so far.
Zamora misses with a body kick.
Boggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boggs.
Zamora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Zamora misses its target.
Zene Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Boggs.
Boggs is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boggs shoots in but no luck this time.
It appears Zamora was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zamora is looking to score with low kicks.
Zamora scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora lands with a kick to the temple. Boggs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zamora fails to land with a series of punches.
Boggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zamora connects with a body shot that sends Boggs's belly button to the back.
Zamora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boggs can do to turn this around?
Zamora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zamora won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zamora tries to escape but Boggs is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zamora to see if he's OK.
Zamora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zamora tries to get out of the position.
Zamora taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zamora is trying to buck Boggs off.
Boggs scoring with punches and elbows.
Zamora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boggs asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora 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.
Zamora can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boggs shoots in but Zamora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zamora throwing a counter right hand but Boggs manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Zamora.
Boggs shoots in for a double leg but Zamora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Boggs looks to move away, Zamora throws a big counter combo bu Boggs just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice sprawl there from Zamora as Boggs shoots in.
Zene Zamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zamora as he jumps to the side.
Boggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boggs stops Zamora from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zene Zamora dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zamora seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Zamora.
Zamora throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zamora pinned against the cage. Zamora gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zamora half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamora misses the target.
Zene Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Boggs.
Zamora connects with a crisp jab.
Boggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zamora misses with a body kick.
Zamora throws out a leg kick but Boggs moves out of range and Zamora only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zamora.
Zamora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zamora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zene Zamora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Zamora tenderised Boggs's leg. Boggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zamora scores with a kick to the body.
Boggs shoots in but Zamora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zamora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora lands a glancing blow to the side of Boggs's head.
Zamora scores with a one two! Boggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Boggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zamora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zamora scores with a jab.
A head kick from Zamora lands but Boggs takes it in his stride.
Zamora lands with a cross.
Zamora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boggs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zamora lands with an uppercut that bounces Boggs off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora misses with a double jab.
Zamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boggs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyson Boggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zamora connects with a body shot that sends Boggs's belly button to the back.
Zamora scores with a one two! Boggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boggs throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Zamora to counter with a crisp jab.
Boggs fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zene Zamora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zamora, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zene Zamora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romulo Barral is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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30
184 lbs
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172 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barral off to one side.
Barral is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johansson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barral fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Johansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barral shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson punishes Barral's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barral drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johansson, who protects the arm well.
Johansson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Johansson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johansson wants to pass to mount but Barral is defending the position.
Barral manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johansson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barral.
Johansson landing strikes.
Barral tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson working the head with strikes.
Johansson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johansson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barral is trying to escape the position but Johansson is controlling the position.
Barral is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johansson connects with a decent elbow.
Johansson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barral tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.
Barral's coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson controls the position.
Barral tries to bench press Johansson off him but Johansson keeps the position.
Johansson cracks Barral with a big elbow.
Barral is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barral is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johansson connects with a decent elbow.
Barral is looking to regain half guard here but Johansson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johansson cracks Barral with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johansson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barral some visible discomfort.
Johansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barral keeps working.
Barral takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johansson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barral is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral taking a bit of punishment here - Johansson scoring with strikes.
Barral is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johansson lands a nice forearm strike.
Barral is rocked!
Barral tries to bench press Johansson off him but Johansson keeps the position.
Barral manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johansson's best efforts.
Johansson prevents Barral from improving his position.
Johansson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johansson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johansson.
Barral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johansson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johansson's back!
Barral has got his arm under Johansson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Johansson has spun round into Barral's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Barral is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Barral's brow.
Barral has momentary wrist control but Johansson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barral has an active guard here but Johansson has managed to pass into half guard.
My spies in Vendetta Alliance London Gym inform me that Johansson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barral wants to get back to full guard.
Johansson trying to control from half guard but Barral is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johansson tests Barral's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barral with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Barral is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barral takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barral throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barral off to one side.
Barral misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a shoot takedown. Barral fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Barral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barral has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johansson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is in close to Barral's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johansson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barral's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johansson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barral tries to get to full guard but Johansson has control of the leg.
Johansson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johansson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johansson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johansson trying to mount his opponent but Barral defends it.
Barral actively working from the bottom here.
Barral seems to have got his legs back now.
Barral taking some punishment here, with Johansson in his half guard.
Barral moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johansson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barral has his foot on Johansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johansson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Christian Johansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johansson won't allow Barral to sweep him here.
Johansson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johansson trying to control but Barral is working from the bottom.
Johansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johansson defends well.
Barral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard.
Johansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johansson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barral is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johansson pulls down on the head and he's put Barral to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Johansson!
Christian Johansson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambrra Tamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Michael was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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31
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sambrra Tamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tamm looking to pass the guard.
Tamm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tamm tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard.
Michael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Michael has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael wants to stand but Tamm is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michael is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamm trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
Tamm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michael is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamm has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michael trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tamm's guard.
Michael has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tamm working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamm attempts a counter takedown but Michael avoids it well and moves away.
Tamm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michael manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Michael tries to roll over but Tamm keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michael has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael wants to control but Tamm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michael keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tamm avoids it really well and circles away.
Tamm drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael dives in and grabs Tamm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamm pushes down on Michael's head and hops out.
Tamm changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michael shoots for a takedown but Tamm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambrra Tamm dominated that round.
That's time! Tamm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tamm feints and as Michael raises his hands in defense, Tamm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tamm trying to control but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael is trying to keep Tamm in close.
Michael lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Michael looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamm is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamm has a closed guard, preventing Michael from standing up.
Tamm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael is one step ahead there.
Sambrra Tamm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michael's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Michael is stalling in the full guard.
Michael stands up from Tamm's guard - Michael perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Michael dives in and grabs Tamm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamm pushes down on Michael's head and hops out.
Tamm attempts a counter takedown but Michael avoids it well and moves away.
Tamm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Michael regains half guard.
Tamm prevents Michael from standing back up.
Tamm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Michael sees it coming and defends easily.
Michael tries to roll over but Tamm keeps him under control.
Tamm is pressing down on Michael's thigh, looking to free his foot. Michael is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael wants to improve his position but Tamm is controlling well.
Tamm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Michael tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michael tries to get to full guard but Tamm has control of the leg.
Tamm missing with some ground and pound from the 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.
Tamm wants to take a breather but Michael is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michael leaves Tamm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamm momentarily.
Michael shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamm tries to sprawl out of it but Michael keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamm fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambrra Tamm dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Michael darts in looking for a takedown but Tamm gets double underhooks and turns Michael into the cage.
Tamm shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tamm but Tamm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael looking to score a takedown here. Tamm is defending well but Michael drives through and ends up in Tamm's guard.
Michael is pushing down on Tamm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamm is fighting to maintain full guard but Michael has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tamm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamm looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michael wants to pass to mount but Tamm is defending the position.
Michael content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michael trying to pass the guard but Tamm defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tamm is trying to control but can't.
Michael wants to stand but Tamm has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tamm shoots in looking for a takedown. Michael tries to sprawl out of it but Tamm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michael manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tamm sprawls well. Tamm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michael gets slowly back to his feet.
Sambrra Tamm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Michael.
Michael doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamm circles away.
Tamm dives in for a single leg takedown but Michael sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michael looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michael sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamm wants to sweep here but Michael controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michael's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael scoring with some ground and pound.
Tamm 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.
Michael controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Michael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tamm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambrra Tamm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DonT Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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28
225 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DonT Bill!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Penn.
Penn tries for a takedown but Bill circles away easily
and Bill moves into the clinch.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Bill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but Bill holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bill is defending well.
Penn tries to pull guard but Bill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn blocking some punches.
Bill swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Bill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bill lands a body punch.
Bill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Bill swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bill has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bill misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bill.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Bill.
Bill tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Bill.
Bill misses with the head strike.
Penn can't get the takedown.
Penn is trying to pull guard but Bill has him pressed against the cage.
Bill lands with a right to the head.
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Penn is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bill.
Bill throws a big uppercut that drops Penn! More strikes from Bill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Penn lies dazed against the cage as Bill celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DonT Bill!
DonT Bill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes into the arena with On The Floor blaring out of the sound system. Joe Madison told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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153 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Madison!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polo wants it to stay on the feet.
Polo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madison or perhaps it was just good defense by Polo, which made it look bad.
Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Madison.
Polo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madison.
Polo connects with a leg kick. Madison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Madison defends well and Polo ends up having to push Madison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madison is defended easily by Polo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison tries to keep at a distance but Polo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Madison can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Polo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Polo breaks the clinch.
Polo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polo stuffs the takedown attempt from Madison. Madison gets slowly back to his feet.
Madison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Polo quickly recovers to half guard.
Madison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polo trying to control from the bottom.
Polo is looking for a sweep. Madison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madison seems to be working for a kimura but Polo defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison is working for a submission of some sort.
Madison 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.
Madison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polo trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polo wants to get back to full guard.
Madison is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Polo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Polo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Madison is looking to reverse the position.
Polo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madison, who protects the arm well.
Polo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Madison to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Polo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison shoots and misses
and Polo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Madison enables Polo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Polo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Madison working for submissions but it's allowed Polo to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madison looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working.
Polo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Madison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Madison.
Madison looking for subs off his back but Polo has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Polo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madison.
Madison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polo is defending well.
Polo is pressed up against the cage. Madison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polo down to the mat. Polo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Madison.
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polo swivels and escapes.
Polo scoring well with a low kick there.
Polo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madison to the mat! Madison manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Madison is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily.
Madison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Polo defends well.
Madison is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madison can do to turn this around?
Polo trying to control the action but Madison is working from the bottom.
Madison looking for submissions off his back.
Madison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polo pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Polo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Polo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Madison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Madison actively working from the bottom here.
Polo winds up and cracks Madison with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Madison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madison keeps working.
Madison looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries to pass to full mount but Madison defends it.
Polo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madison sees it coming and defends easily.
Polo is working for a submission of some sort.
Madison looking for subs from the bottom but Polo mounts him!
Polo working Madison over with strikes here.
Polo working for a submission but Madison is keeping him at bay.
Polo moves to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Polo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Madison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Madison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Madison drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Madison as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Polo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Madison! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Madison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rihanna - So Hard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
187 lbs
16 - 22 - 2 |
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185 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
16 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanaka doesn't seem phased though.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Adams steps away.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanaka counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Tanaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Tanaka slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Adams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka feints a counter leg kick.
Tanaka dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Tanaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Adams tries to bum rush Tanaka with a series of wild strikes but Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Adams being controlled against the cage.
Tanaka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tanaka prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling the position.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.
Adams wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Tanaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries to land a body kick
and Tanaka counters with a two punch combo.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Adams steps away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Adams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Tanaka counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanaka to the mat! Tanaka manages to get full guard.
Adams trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Adams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tanaka is proving hard to escape from.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Tanaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Tanaka!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Tanaka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Tanaka feints a counter leg kick.
Shingo Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka slips a jab from Adams.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
Adams throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Adams misses
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Adams steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams thows a leg kick but Tanaka checks it
and Tanaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tim Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams prevents Tanaka from standing back up.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
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 Tim Adams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanaka flicks out a counter leg kick but Adams steps away.
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanaka sprawls well. Tanaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a looping left.
Tanaka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Tanaka counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams misses with a hook.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Tanaka counters with a body kick.
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Adams tries to circle away but Tanaka has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adams decides to pull guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
Adams keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Tanaka stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tanaka blocks the strikes from Adams.
Shingo Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tim Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tim Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shingo Tanaka.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shingo Tanaka!
Shingo Tanaka very nearly forgot to thank 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
282 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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252 lbs
34 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oleg Karev!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Karev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Karev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel tries a body shot but Karev blocks it.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Karev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Karev tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
Steel 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!
Steel dodges an elbow strike from Karev.
Steel avoids a wild elbow strike from Karev.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karev throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Oleg Karev has been cut.
Karev lands a left hand.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karev backwards.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Karev blocks it.
Karev takes a shot to the head.
Karev misses with a knee strike.
Steel misses with some punches.
Karev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karev looks winded!
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Karev is blocking nicely.
Steel lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karev's face.
Karev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karev blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karev lands an elbow just above Steel 's eye.
Steel blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karev.
A short left from Steel.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karev blocks it with crossed arms.
Karev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karev is defending well for now.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karev avoids it.
Karev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Karev avoids the damage to the body.
Karev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karev tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Steel blocks an elbow strike from Karev.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Karev.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Karev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karev blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Karev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Karev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel is working Karev over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karev throws an elbow that misses.
Steel blocks an elbow strike from Karev.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karev blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Karev.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karev's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karev throws an elbow but it misses.
Karev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel tries to clinch
and Karev counters with a stiff right hand.
Karev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Karev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Karev pushes him off.
Karev swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Karev wants to counter with a clinch but Steel pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karev can pounce on him.
Steel is looking to clinch but Karev is avoiding it.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Karev misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Karev blocks with his arms.
Steel lands an elbow that stopped Karev in his tracks for a moment.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel avoids the elbow strike from Karev, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Karev's head.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Karev blocks it.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karev throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Karev.
Freddy Steel's cut is getting worse.
Karev misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Karev fails to land.
Karev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karev blocks an uppercut.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steel misses with the head strike.
Karev throws a head punch that misses.
Karev blocks a body shot from Steel.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel.
Karev throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel working the clinch nicely. Karev is working for position but Steel cracks him with a big knee to the head! Karev crumples up against the cage and Steel lands two more shots before the ref can save Karev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Redyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichushkin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sacred Reich - Rest in Peace. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
192 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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32
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Redyan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin connects with a body shot that sends Redyan's belly button to the back.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
Pichushkin with a nice cross.
Pichushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Redyan throws a looping overhand right but Pichushkin ducks down to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws a hook but Redyan blocks it.
Redyan misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redyan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redyan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Redyan is thwarting Pichushkin's attempts to control the position.
Redyan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pichushkin is trying to stand back up but Redyan is controlling him
Redyan is stalling here. Pichushkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Redyan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pichushkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Redyan is pushing Pichushkin's head away, looking to escape. Pichushkin manages to hold on to the position though.
Pichushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pichushkin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Redyan is trying to escape and Pichushkin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Redyan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pichushkin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin gave a mention to Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prodigy Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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28
215 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
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23
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, RZ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prodigy Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Steel Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steel Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Steel Penn doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Steel Penn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). RZ Silva!
RZ Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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39
141 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
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28
143 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister throws a leg kick but Bob checks it.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
Lannister tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bob is able to avoid easily.
Bob moves out of range as Lannister throws a body kick.
Bob seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lannister looks to clinch
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister misses with a double jab
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Lannister 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.
Lannister shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lannister.
Lannister trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob is trying to control but can't.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lannister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bob actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to improve his position.
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.
Lannister trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Lannister is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob looking for a guillotine here but Lannister defends easily.
Lannister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
Lannister is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lannister keeping hold of Bob's head, controlling as best he can.
Lannister wants to improve his position but Bob is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister won't allow Bob to pass to mount.
Lannister is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lannister manages to get to full guard.
Lannister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob defends well.
Lannister can't keep his opponent in guard - Bob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lannister is not content to let Bob control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Lannister.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Lannister.
Lannister throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Lannister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bob's calf.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Lannister looks to move away, Bob throws a big counter combo bu Lannister just gets out of the way.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lannister. Lannister obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Lannister.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lannister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lannister drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister cracks Bob with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bob is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lannister off and has taken his back!
Bob is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lannister defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bob's arms.
Bob doesn't have the hooks in and Lannister manages to turn into his guard.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lannister trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Lannister slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Lannister postures up.
Lannister lands a couple of digs.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Bob working a defensive guard here.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control.
Bob 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.
Bob throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lannister escapes and throws Bob's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bob's face as Lannister controls the position.
Lannister gets to mount! Bob was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lannister prevents Bob from getting the reversal.
Lannister lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob is trying to escape the mount.
Lannister lands with some strikes.
Lannister trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
Lannister with a couple of short strikes.
Lannister trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
Bob is looking to improve his position but Lannister isn't that keen on the idea.
Lannister content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lannister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lannister is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Lannister tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
Lannister lands with a nice body kick.
Lannister throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob checks a low kick from Lannister.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
Bob shoots in but Lannister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lannister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lannister.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lannister!
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lannister.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lannister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bob is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lannister.
Lannister tries to work over Bob's front leg with a kick but Bob checks it.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lannister. That's going to slow Bob down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Lannister throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Bob blocks a head kick by Lannister.
Bob throwing a counter right hand but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Lannister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bob checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bob appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Lannister.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bob looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lannister.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lannister on his heels. He'll look to pass Lannister's guard now, I'm sure.
Bob trying to control but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Lannister working a defensive guard here.
Lannister throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bob escapes and throws Lannister's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister struggling a bit here.
Bob slows the pace down.
Lannister sneaks back into half guard.
Lannister actively working from the bottom here.
Bob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lannister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bob.
Lannister is refusing to be controlled, as Bob sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A good leg kick by Lannister.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lannister feints and then cracks Bob's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bob down.
Lannister lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
Bob checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bob seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lannister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Bob was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That kick from Lannister tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lannister instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob goes for a takedown attempt but Lannister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lannister wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Lannister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bob.
Lannister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bob throws a big counter combination but Lannister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Lannister.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob throwing a counter right hand but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Bob went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lannister scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard.
Lannister trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Lannister taking a breather here.
Lannister lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bob to see if he's OK.
Lannister wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
Lannister content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lannister landing a few strikes.
Bob is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
Lannister in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister cracks Bob with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lannister trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Lannister landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bob sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bob wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy.
Lannister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lannister throwing shots but Bob is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Bob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bob moves into full guard.
Bob throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lannister uses it to pass to side control.
Bob is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Bob is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister advances to mount.
Lannister postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bob looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tyrion Lannister's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bob has a takedown stuffed.
And Lannister tries to counter it with a takedown but Bob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bob takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lannister attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob throws a big counter combination but Lannister scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lannister throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lannister.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lannister is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lannister.
Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lannister closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bob's guard.
Lannister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
Lannister stays in close to Bob's body and controls the position.
Lannister scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lannister throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
Lannister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Lannister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bob's calf.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Lannister shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
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.
Lannister controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Lannister is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lannister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bob controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lannister is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lannister trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.
Lannister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lannister 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister is the new bantamweight champion!
Tyrion Lannister took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Although it sucks fighting a campmate,it's good the title still stays at home with H-13.'.
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