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Hilo Fight 178 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk and Aiden Preston. Preston has chosen Fuckin Problem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight right.
Preston checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
A big right from Dong Hyuk misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Preston throws a right and a left that Dong Hyuk avoids nicely.
Preston walks into a jab.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk thows a leg kick but Preston checks it
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Preston scores with a spinning back kick!
Preston lands with an overhand left.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Preston moves out of range as Dong Hyuk throws a body kick.
Preston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong Hyuk momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong Hyuk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Preston is out of range.
Preston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong Hyuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Dong Hyuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice strike.
Dong Hyuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Preston tries to clinch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Preston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Preston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong Hyuk can pounce on him.
Dong Hyuk checks the leg kick.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Preston.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Preston.
Nice uppercut there from Preston.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Preston checks it.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Preston defending well as Dong Hyuk loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Preston misses.
Dong Hyuk wants to slow Preston down by chopping away at his legs.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong Hyuk.
Preston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dong Hyuk counters with a leg kick.
Preston throws a series of punches but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick.
Preston looks to throw the jab but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
Preston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Preston throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong Hyuk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Preston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Preston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong Hyuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Preston throws a leg kick but Dong Hyuk checks it.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Preston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston lands an overhand right.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Preston's leg but Preston calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk moves away from the strike by Preston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses with a wild combination.
Preston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong Hyuk's hands.
Dong Hyuk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong Hyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
Dong Hyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong Hyuk moves away from the strike by Preston.
Preston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dong Hyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Preston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston scores with a nice head shot.
Dong Hyuk throws a solid leg kick but Preston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong Hyuk.
Preston throws a series of punches but Dong Hyuk avoids them all with ease.
Dong Hyuk thows a leg kick but Preston checks it
and Preston counters with a right hand to the body.
Dong Hyuk lands a lovely overhand right.
Preston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk checks it well.
Dong Hyuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Preston momentarily.
Dong Hyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Preston throws a body kick that misses.
Preston is looking to clinch but Dong Hyuk is avoiding it.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Preston avoids the body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk connects with a leg kick. Preston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Preston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a low kick but Preston moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Dong Hyuk catches Preston right on the button with a cross.
Preston throws an overhand right that lands on Dong Hyuk's shoulder, as Dong Hyuk tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shin Dong Hyuk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Preston takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
Preston checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Dong Hyuk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong Hyuk backing away here, and Preston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dong Hyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Preston.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk feints and then cracks Preston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Preston down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Dong Hyuk tenderised Preston's leg. Preston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong Hyuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Dong Hyuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dong Hyuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Preston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Preston on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk tries a low kick but Preston avoids it.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Preston throws a body kick.
Dong Hyuk dodges the punch combination from Preston.
Preston connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Dong Hyuk.
Preston checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Preston misses with an uppercut. Dong Hyuk saw that one coming.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Preston.
Preston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong Hyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong Hyuk feints and then cracks Preston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Preston down.
Preston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Preston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Preston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Preston misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Dong Hyuk finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong Hyuk with a poor takedown
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Dong Hyuk checks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Dong Hyuk ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Dong Hyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong Hyuk blocks a jab.
Preston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong Hyuk.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Preston misses with a body shot.
A jab from Dong Hyuk does it's job there.
Preston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston digs a good body shot into Dong Hyuk's ribs.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Preston lands a lovely overhand right.
Preston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Preston's sensitive parts.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Preston thuds his shin into the meat of Dong Hyuk's side.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Preston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Preston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston lands a head kick. Dong Hyuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Preston throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dong Hyuk. Preston shrugs it off though.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
Preston scores with a kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Preston is out of range and Dong Hyuk settles back down.
Dong Hyuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong Hyuk misses the jab.
Dong Hyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Preston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston lands with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Preston avoids the body shot from Dong Hyuk.
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 Shin Dong Hyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dong Hyuk. That snapped Preston's head back.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong Hyuk lands a head shot.
A big left from Preston misses.
Dong Hyuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk cracks the inside of Preston's front leg.
Preston throws an overhand right that lands on Dong Hyuk's shoulder, as Dong Hyuk tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Hyuk, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Dong Hyuk misses.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston is looking to score with low kicks.
Preston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong Hyuk throws out a leg kick but Preston moves out of range and Dong Hyuk only half commits.
Preston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk checks it well.
Preston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong Hyuk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dong Hyuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong Hyuk scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Preston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Dong Hyuk misses
and Preston counters with a good low kick that Dong Hyuk was not able to check.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Preston.
A good leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk stuns Preston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Preston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Preston throws the left hand but Dong Hyuk avoids the punch easily.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong Hyuk moves away.
As Preston backs away, Dong Hyuk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston moves out of range of the body kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a front kick that sends Preston stumbling back into the cage.
Dong Hyuk staying out of range there.
Dong Hyuk swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong Hyuk.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong Hyuk.
Preston scores with a jab. Dong Hyuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Preston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong Hyuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Preston 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.
Preston stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk misses
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Preston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Preston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dong Hyuk with a body shot.
Preston scores with a jab to the body.
Preston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Preston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong Hyuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Preston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Preston scores with a shot to the body.
Preston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Preston throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
A head kick from Dong Hyuk lands but Preston takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Preston misses.
Preston throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk moves out of range easily.
Preston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk is looking to score with low kicks.
Preston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Preston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong Hyuk can pounce on him.
Preston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dong Hyuk ducks right into an uppercut from Preston.
Dong Hyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong Hyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Preston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dong Hyuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Preston throws a hook but Dong Hyuk avoids it easily.
Preston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Preston checks it well.
Dong Hyuk misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Preston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong Hyuk has his takedown stuffed
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Preston coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick that knocks Preston off balance momentarily.
Preston moves away from the strike by Dong Hyuk.
Preston misses with a hook
and Dong Hyuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Preston misses with a hook. Dong Hyuk ducked under it nicely.
Dong Hyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong Hyuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Preston throws a leg kick which misses Dong Hyuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong Hyuk tries to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk thumps Preston with a low kick.
Preston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Preston checks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Preston blocks a jab.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong Hyuk moves away from the strike by Preston.
Dong Hyuk attempts a counter takedown but Preston avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. That's going to slow Preston down.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston blocks the body kick.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Preston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dong Hyuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Preston - that will leave a mark!
Preston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dong Hyuk.
Preston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Preston throws out a counter right but Dong Hyuk avoids it with no problem.
Dong Hyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong Hyuk with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Preston wants to counter with a clinch but Dong Hyuk pushes him away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Preston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dong Hyuk has got the better of the exchanges.
Preston takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Preston.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Preston.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong Hyuk.
Preston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Dong Hyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Preston.
Preston's corner calls for a 1-2. Preston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Preston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Preston blocks the leg kick.
Preston throws a hook but Dong Hyuk avoids it easily.
Dong Hyuk staying out of range there.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Preston.
Dong Hyuk moves forwards but Preston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Preston motions for Dong Hyuk to come forward. Preston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Preston misses with a hook.
Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
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!
Preston lands a nice shot that snaps Dong Hyuk's head back.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong Hyuk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Preston.
Preston checks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a combination. Preston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk had his way with Aiden Preston in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Preston misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong Hyuk goes for a double leg but Preston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Preston continues to drive forward.
Preston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong Hyuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Dong Hyuk.
Preston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dong Hyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong Hyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Preston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dong Hyuk. That snapped Preston's head back.
Dong Hyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Preston. That did some damage!
Dong Hyuk motions for Preston to come forward. Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Preston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dong Hyuk.
A clash of legs there as Preston blocks the low kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
You can see that Preston has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston throws a low kick, looking for Dong Hyuk's leg but Dong Hyuk calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Preston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Preston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dong Hyuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong Hyuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Preston.
Dong Hyuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Preston lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Preston moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong Hyuk.
Preston cracks Dong Hyuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Preston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dong Hyuk.
A bone on bone clash there as Preston blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Preston.
Some bone on bone action there as Preston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong Hyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Preston.
Dong Hyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Preston with a nice cross.
Dong Hyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Preston loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
Dong Hyuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Preston misses.
Dong Hyuk scores with a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk lands a really nice looking cross but Preston seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Preston. That's going to slow Dong Hyuk down.
Dong Hyuk scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston throws a series of punches but Dong Hyuk avoids them all with ease.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick, looking for Preston's leg but Preston calmly moves out of range.
Preston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dong Hyuk lands with a good body shot.
Dong Hyuk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong Hyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands the left hand.
Preston wants to land a leg kick but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dong Hyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Preston checks it.
Preston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong Hyuk feints and then cracks Preston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Preston down.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong Hyuk.
Preston checks the leg kick.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Preston misses with an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk moves away from the strike by Preston.
Preston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aiden Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong Hyuk half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Preston.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shin Dong Hyuk.
Well Dong Hyuk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!
In his post fight interview, Shin Dong Hyuk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
139 lbs
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25
142 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McTavish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McTavish is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McTavish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott punishes McTavish's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Scott.
McTavish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McTavish's guard.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTavish keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott is really struggling to control McTavish but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McTavish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McTavish is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
McTavish keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott passes McTavish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTavish defends it well.
Scott trying to control from half guard but McTavish is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McTavish manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scott keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Scott has McTavish pushed against the cage.
Scott gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McTavish is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McTavish is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
Scott throwing shots but McTavish is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is trying to stand.
McTavish is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott is looking to clinch.
McTavish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McTavish to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McTavish eats them both and turns towards Scott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scott lands with a right hand.
McTavish throws a big shot that misses.
Scott misses with a shot to the body
and McTavish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott throws a low kick but McTavish moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by McTavish.
Scott takes a swing at McTavish's ribcage but misses.
Scott with a poor takedown
enabling McTavish to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTavish moves out of range of the body kick.
McTavish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McTavish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but McTavish seems unphased.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
McTavish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McTavish tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McTavish to the ground. McTavish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonald Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott looking to score a takedown here. McTavish is defending well but Scott drives through and ends up in McTavish's guard.
McTavish wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
McTavish wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control but McTavish is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavish can do to turn this around?
Scott rushes McTavish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTavish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McTavish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott connects with a nasty looking knee right to McTavish's face.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott digs a right hand into McTavish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McTavish's gas tank.
Scott prevents McTavish from breaking the clinch.
Scott prevents McTavish from breaking the clinch.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott throws a low kick but McTavish avoids it.
Scott throws a low kick but McTavish moves out of range easily.
Scott throws a series of punches but McTavish avoids them all with ease.
McTavish dodges the punch combination from Scott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch up.
A big right from McTavish misses.
Bonald Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scott.
McTavish is trying to get back to his feet.
Scott tries to advance to mount but McTavish denies him.
Bonald Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McTavish is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Scott is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is chipping away with strikes.
McTavish felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott prevents McTavish from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTavish is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Scott trying to control the action but McTavish is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonald Scott dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Scott drives through and clinches with McTavish against the cage.
Scott prevents McTavish from breaking the clinch.
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.
McTavish looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Scott keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott tries a knee to the head but McTavish blocks it.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Bonald Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTavish throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scott misses with a hook.
McTavish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott wants to clinch.
Donald McTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonald Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTavish defends it nicely.
McTavish moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonald Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTavish stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scott tries to clinch but McTavish moves out of range.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scott shoots in and bounces McTavish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but McTavish is retaining full guard.
Scott stays in close to McTavish's body and controls the position.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McTavish wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott 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.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Scott is in close to McTavish's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonald Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonald Scott!
A relieved looking Bonald Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete McKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dolph Lundgrenson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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31
205 lbs
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22
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete McKallister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lundgrenson misses with a body shot.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. Lundgrenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKallister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lundgrenson.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKallister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKallister jabs at Lundgrenson's body.
Lundgrenson scores with a hook to the body. McKallister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKallister scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lundgrenson defending well as McKallister loads up on a big left hand.
Lundgrenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by McKallister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKallister.
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!
McKallister connects with a nice looking jab.
McKallister misses with a low kick.
Lundgrenson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pete McKallister has been cut.
Lundgrenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKallister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundgrenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKallister.
McKallister misses with a body kick.
McKallister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McKallister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgrenson. That did some damage!
Lundgrenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKallister moves away.
McKallister's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKallister's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McKallister lands a head kick!
Lundgrenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKallister!
McKallister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundgrenson.
A little jabbing left from McKallister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKallister lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lundgrenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKallister was well out of range. Poor timing from Lundgrenson.
McKallister lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lundgrenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKallister scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Lundgrenson's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! McKallister slams his shin into Lundgrenson's torso.
Nice defenses there by McKallister.
McKallister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson looks to land a combination. McKallister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McKallister lands a nice hook to Lundgrenson's body. Lundgrenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lundgrenson takes a swing at McKallister's ribcage but misses.
Lundgrenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKallister clobbers Lundgrenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McKallister swinging wildly here.
It looked like Lundgrenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKallister.
Lundgrenson takes a swing at McKallister's ribcage but misses.
Lundgrenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKallister cracks the inside of Lundgrenson's front leg.
McKallister moves out of range of the strikes.
McKallister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKallister lands with a slapping head kick.
Lundgrenson 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 slow jab from McKallister misses its intended target.
McKallister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKallister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgrenson.
A leg kick checked by Lundgrenson.
McKallister misses with a body kick.
McKallister misses with a double jab.
McKallister throws a front kick aimed at Lundgrenson's knee but Lundgrenson avoids it well.
McKallister feints and then cracks Lundgrenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lundgrenson down.
Lundgrenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKallisters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKallister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKallister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lundgrenson on the side of the head.
McKallister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lundgrenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKallister.
Lundgrenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKallister was well out of range. Poor timing from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson throws a body shot but no joy.
McKallister throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lundgrenson.
McKallister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundgrenson misses the jab.
McKallister throws a counter combo.
Lundgrenson lands with a nice combination. McKallister backs away looking to recover.
Pete McKallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgrenson scores with a hook to the body. McKallister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lundgrenson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lundgrenson lands with a good body shot.
Lundgrenson thuds a left hand into McKallister's body.
McKallister misses with a double jab.
Lundgrenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKallister.
McKallister is looking to slow Lundgrenson down with leg kicks.
Lundgrenson misses with an uppercut.
McKallister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lundgrenson's calf.
McKallister throws a jab when Lundgrenson was well out of range.
Lundgrenson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKallister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson tries to bum rush McKallister with a series of wild strikes but McKallister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from McKallister does no damage.
Lundgrenson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McKallister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKallister is looking to score with low kicks.
Lundgrenson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKallister thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lundgrenson if he has to take too many more of those.
McKallister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lundgrenson scores with a body shot.
Lundgrenson throws a body punch but McKallister moves out of range.
Lundgrenson throws a big shot that misses.
Lundgrenson misses the shot to the body.
McKallister lands a head shot.
McKallister moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgrenson throws a combination that misses
and McKallister counters with an inside leg kick.
McKallister scores with a leg kick.
McKallister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from McKallister misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McKallister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKallister staying out of range there.
Lundgrenson throws out a loose jab but McKallister uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKallister scores with a head kick. Lundgrenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lundgrenson lands a glancing blow to the side of McKallister's head.
McKallister bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lundgrenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKallister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lundgrenson checks a leg kick.
McKallister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lundgrenson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lundgrenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lundgrenson throws a jab but it's blocked by McKallister.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Lundgrenson checks it.
McKallister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgrenson swings for the body but McKallister moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McKallister misses its intended target.
Pete McKallister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKallister lands with a cross.
Lundgrenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McKallister misses with a low kick as Lundgrenson jumps back.
Lundgrenson throws a shot from downtown. McKallister moves away and avoids it.
Lundgrenson swings for the body but McKallister moves out of range.
Lundgrenson tries to bum rush McKallister with a series of wild strikes but McKallister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKallister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lundgrenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKallister.
McKallister lands with a nice body kick.
Lundgrenson misses with a straight left.
McKallister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from McKallister lands but Lundgrenson takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McKallister misses
enabling Lundgrenson to counter with a crisp jab.
McKallister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKallister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKallister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundgrenson moves away.
McKallister throws a sloppy head kick and Lundgrenson moves out of range easily.
Lundgrenson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lundgrenson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McKallister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lundgrenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKallister slips under a jab.
Lundgrenson misses with a body shot.
McKallister throws a chopping leg kick but Lundgrenson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lundgrenson is looking to counter punch.
McKallister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lundgrenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKallister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lundgrenson 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.
McKallister thows a body kick. Lundgrenson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKallister finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundgrenson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgrenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKallister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKallister throws a poor cross that misses
and Lundgrenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKallister jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKallister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKallister throws a hook but Lundgrenson avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKallister!
McKallister looks to land a body kick but Lundgrenson moved away.
McKallister misses with a wild combination.
McKallister tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lundgrenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. Lundgrenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lundgrenson swinging wildly here.
McKallister throws a right hand that Lundgrenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lundgrenson also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McKallister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKallister - that will leave a mark!
A left lands for Lundgrenson.
McKallister throws a front kick that sends Lundgrenson stumbling back into the cage.
Lundgrenson throws a hook but McKallister avoids it easily.
Lundgrenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKallister.
Lundgrenson throws a jab when McKallister was well out of range.
McKallister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lundgrenson. That did some damage!
Lundgrenson throws the left hand but McKallister avoids the punch easily.
McKallister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKallister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lundgrenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKallister moves away from the strike by Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McKallister.
McKallister avoids the body shot from Lundgrenson.
McKallister is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McKallister throws a series of punches but Lundgrenson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister looks to throw a body kick
and McKallister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from McKallister lands but Lundgrenson takes it in his stride.
McKallister lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lundgrenson will feel that in the morning.
McKallister lands a nice shot that snaps Lundgrenson's head back.
McKallister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pete McKallister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKallister misses with a lunging right hand
and Lundgrenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lundgrenson moves out of range of the leg kick from McKallister.
Lundgrenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKallister circles away quickly and effectively.
Lundgrenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McKallister throws a series of punches but Lundgrenson moves out of range.
McKallister moves out of range as Lundgrenson strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson looks to land a left hand but McKallister moved out of range nicely.
McKallister moves out of range as Lundgrenson strikes.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lundgrenson blocks a jab.
Lundgrenson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lundgrenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKallister connects with a solid leg kick.
Lundgrenson throws the left hand but McKallister avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundgrenson. McKallister does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKallister tries a quick counter leg kick but Lundgrenson is wise to it.
Lundgrenson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lundgrenson misses with a body shot.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. Lundgrenson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKallister tests Lundgrenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKallister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKallister throws a head kick that half lands.
McKallister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Lundgrenson misses.
Lundgrenson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister connects with a solid leg kick.
Lundgrenson digs a good hook to McKallister's body.
Lundgrenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKallister cracks the inside of Lundgrenson's front leg.
McKallister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That has opened up Pete McKallister's cut even more.
McKallister throws a nice head kick!
Lundgrenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKallister circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKallister. That's going to slow Lundgrenson down.
Lundgrenson throws a jab but it's blocked by McKallister.
McKallister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKallister thumps Lundgrenson with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKallister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson misses with a straight right.
Lundgrenson misses with a left hand
and McKallister counters with a nice uppercut.
Pete McKallister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lundgrenson throws out a loose jab but McKallister uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKallister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lundgrenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKallister can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Lundgrenson misses its intended target.
Lundgrenson throws a body punch but McKallister moves out of range.
McKallister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKallister was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKallister bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from McKallister.
McKallister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lundgrenson's calf.
Lundgrenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKallister scores with a sloppy right hand. Lundgrenson should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete McKallister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKallister has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete McKallister!
Pete McKallister really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derick Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Einar Magn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Magn.
Magn throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
Magn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Magn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rose looks for a takedown but Magn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Magn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rose's knee momentarily.
Rose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries for a kimura but Magn is defending well.
Magn is looking to reverse the position.
Rose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magn, who protects the arm well.
Magn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rose trying to control the position but Magn is working away.
Rose goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rose's guard! Nice work there by Magn!
Magn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magn is fighting to break Rose's control of his arms but Rose is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to sweep here but Magn controlling him for the moment.
Magn wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose trying to control the position.
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magn defends well.
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.
Magn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rose is trying to control the position but Magn postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Magn as Rose shoots in.
Magn misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Einar Magn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magn quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose 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.
Derick Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magn keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose 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.
Rose trying to control the action but Magn is working from the bottom.
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magn is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Magn keeping hold of Rose's head, controlling as best he can.
Rose is looking for a kimura here.
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Magn is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magn avoids it really well and circles away.
Magn throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose tries for a takedown but Magn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magn wants to counter with a clinch but Rose pushes him away.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt
and Magn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rose thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magn is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Magn circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magn sprawls well. Magn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magn circles away.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magn circles away.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rose rather than just go for the knockout.
Magn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magn circles away.
Magn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rose with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Magn's head but Magn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magn's waist but Magn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Magn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rose with a body shot.
A jab from Rose misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
Rose lands with a cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rose or perhaps it was just good defense by Magn, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Magn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magn stuffs the takedown attempt from Rose. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
Magn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Derick Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magn moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magn throws out the jab.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Magn manages to avoid it.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Magn sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose shoots and misses
and Magn moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Magn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magn lands a body shot.
Rose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Derick Rose has been cut.
Magn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Magn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rose's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magn.
Rose looking for a takedown.
Magn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Einar Magn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rose's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rose drops to his knees and Magn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
Einar Magn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuuya Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodger Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda comes to the cage accompanied by UnderDog - Test Eagles. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuya Ueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodger Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Ueda tries to clinch up but Crowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Ueda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crowe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crowe breaks the clinch.
Ueda wants to clinch.
Ueda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ueda tries to clinch but Crowe is having none of it.
Ueda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe misses with a looping right.
Ueda tries to clinch but Crowe is having none of it.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ueda.
Crowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowe tries to keep at a distance but Ueda has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda with a knee to the head.
Crowe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crowe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowe is trying to break the clinch but Ueda has him pressed against the cage.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowe avoids the damage to the body.
Crowe avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Ueda.
Crowe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ueda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Crowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda.
Ueda tries to clinch there but Crowe circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crowe! But no joy.
Crowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda.
Ueda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ueda tries to clinch but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ueda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crowe duly obliges.
It looks like Kuuya Ueda has been cut.
Ueda takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ueda defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ueda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Ueda.
Crowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Ueda.
Ueda shoots and misses
and Crowe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ueda is looking to clinch.
Crowe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ueda looks to clinch
letting Crowe counter with a right hand.
Ueda throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Crowe is avoiding it.
Ueda slips under a jab.
Ueda tries to clinch but Crowe moves away
and Crowe counters with a two punch combo.
Kuuya Ueda's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Crowe.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ueda wants to clinch
and Crowe counters with a stiff right hand.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Ueda tried to counter with a leg kick but Crowe avoided it.
Ueda moves forwards but Crowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuuya Ueda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crowe throws a right hand that Ueda ducks under and follows up with a left that Ueda also avoids with ease.
Ueda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ueda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ueda tries to clinch up but Crowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ueda can pounce on him.
Rodger Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ueda tries to clinch up but Crowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crowe lands a jab to the nose.
Jeez, Kuuya Ueda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crowe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Crowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crowe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ueda pushes Crowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ueda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ueda tries to clinch
and Crowe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kuuya Ueda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodger Crowe!
The defeated Kuuya Ueda had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Killstreak Clothing'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slippin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Page stuffs the takedown.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blow throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Blow 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.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Page as he avoids it easily.
Page let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blow at a distance.
Blow takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Blow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page's guard.
Page is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blow is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Blow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Page bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blow's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page postures up in Blow's guard and throws a big left but Blow blocks it.
Page throws an elbow that misses. Blow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Page's guard. Nice move by Blow!
Blow throws an elbow that misses. Page uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blow's guard. Nice move by Page!
Page postures up in Blow's guard and throws a big left but Blow blocks it.
Page postures up in Blow's guard and throws a big left but Blow blocks it.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Blow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Blow wants to sweep but no luck.
Blow keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page 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.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blow wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Page lands a nice shot that snaps Blow's head back.
Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page thows a body kick. Blow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
Blow throws a right and a left that Page avoids nicely.
Page ducks right into an uppercut from Blow.
Page throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Page lands.
Page misses with a series of wild punches.
Blow is looking to counter the offense by Page and move into the clinch.
Page is looking to chop away at Blow's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Page.
Page with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blow avoids the head kick by Page.
Blow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page counters with a straight right hand.
Blow is rocked!
Blow tries to clinch but Page moves away
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Blow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Page darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BOOM! Page lands a beautiful left hook that drops Blow. Blow tries to recover but Page is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Blow lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Page!
Post fight, Dennis Page took to the microphone: 'George Kelly the pikey is coming for you'.
In defeat, Mike Blow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man this is some bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Prez . Danny Mangold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
235 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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39
178 lbs
34 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Povetkin lands a body shot.
Povetkin throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Povetkin defends it nicely.
Danny Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Povetkin is trying to defend but Mangold finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Povetkin trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Povetkin to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold throws an elbow that misses. Povetkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangold's guard. Nice move by Povetkin!
Mangold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Povetkin defends well.
Mangold looking for a guillotine here but Povetkin defends easily.
Mangold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Povetkin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Povetkin trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Povetkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Povetkin has managed to get both his arms back between Mangold's legs - danger averted.
Mangold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in The Ultimate Fight House inform me that Povetkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Povetkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mangold isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Povetkin stacks Mangold on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Povetkin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold tries to escape but Povetkin is in control.
Mangold can't do much from the bottom here.
Mangold is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Povetkin stands up and beckons Mangold to his feet.
Mangold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Povetkin throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Povetkin's guard.
Mangold throws an elbow that misses. Povetkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mangold's guard. Nice move by Povetkin!
Mangold has his foot on Povetkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Povetkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Mangold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Povetkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mangold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Povetkin escapes and throws Mangold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangold is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mangold darts in looking for a takedown but Povetkin gets double underhooks and turns Mangold into the cage.
As Mangold backs off Povetkin throws a huge counter combo but Mangold manages to avoid it all.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Povetkin is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Povetkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangold dives in and grabs Povetkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Povetkin pushes down on Mangold's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Povetkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mangold.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Povetkin counter with a right hand.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Povetkin is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Povetkin circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Povetkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Povetkin.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povetkin sprawls well. Povetkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
Povetkin looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Povetkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Povetkin. That snapped Mangold's head back.
Povetkin scores with a three punch combo!
Mangold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Povetkin finds it's target.
Mangold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Povetkin sprawls well. Povetkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Povetkin's head but Povetkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mangold dives in and grabs Povetkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Povetkin pushes down on Mangold's head and hops out.
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!
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold tries to clinch but Povetkin moves out of range.
Povetkin lands a two punch combo.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch but Povetkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt - Povetkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Povetkin as he jumps to the side.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Povetkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch but Povetkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Povetkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Povetkin manages to get to full guard.
Povetkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Povetkin postures up.
Mangold isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Povetkin stacks Mangold on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Povetkin!
Mangold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mangold is trying to control Povetkin's posture but Povetkin avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Povetkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Mangold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mangold shoots in for a takedown but Povetkin shows good takedown defense.
Mangold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Povetkin defends it nicely.
Povetkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Povetkin as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Povetkin as Mangold shoots in.
Alexander Povetkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Povetkin missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Povetkin.
Povetkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Povetkin leaves Mangold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin throws a combination. Mangold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Povetkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Povetkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danny Mangold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold moves in looking to clinch but Povetkin pushes him off.
Mangold tries to clinch up
and Povetkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Povetkin is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Povetkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Povetkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Povetkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Povetkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Povetkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Povetkin, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Povetkin against the cage but Povetkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mangold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Povetkin pinned against the cage. Povetkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mangold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mangold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mangold is working Povetkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Povetkin wants to stand but Mangold is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mangold is looking to work some ground and pound but Povetkin has wrist control.
Povetkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mangold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Povetkin trying to control the position.
Povetkin keeping moving, preventing Mangold from controlling successfully.
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.
Mangold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Povetkin is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Povetkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Povetkin throws out a counter right but Mangold avoids it with no problem.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Povetkin as he avoids it easily.
Povetkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangold fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Povetkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangold shoots in but Povetkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mangold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danny Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Povetkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Povetkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Povetkin!
Alexander Povetkin gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Danny Mangold stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Hells Bells . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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35
230 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
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29
220 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimazu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shimazu lands a glancing blow to the side of Lapikov's head.
Lapikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shimazu clinches.
Shimazu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lapikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimazu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Shimazu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lapikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimazu is defending well for now.
Shimazu misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimazu.
Lapikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimazu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lapikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Shimazu's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimazu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapikov controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
Lapikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lapikov advances position into side control!
Shimazu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lapikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lapikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shimazu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Shimazu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lapikov is controlling him well.
Lapikov lands a few punches from side control.
Lapikov misses with the ground and pound.
Lapikov working the body and head with strikes.
Lapikov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shimazu is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lapikov working the body and head with strikes.
Lapikov takes a little break here. Shimazu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lapikov trying to control the position but Shimazu is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lapikov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lapikov trying to control the position but Shimazu is working away.
Lapikov slows the pace down.
Lapikov landing a few strikes.
Lapikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lapikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov lands some shots froms side control.
Lapikov is looking to take a break and control but Shimazu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lapikov grinds an elbow into Shimazu's temple.
Lapikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapikov working the head with strikes.
Lapikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shimazu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lapikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimazu.
Lapikov misses with an uppercut.
Shimazu throws a lazy right hand but Lapikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapikov throws a series of punches but Shimazu moves out of range.
Shimazu clinches up with Lapikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimazu misses with some punches.
A short left from Shimazu.
Shimazu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lapikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lapikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov blocks an uppercut.
Lapikov has had enough of the clinch but Shimazu keeps him there for the moment.
Shimazu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimazu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov dodges an elbow strike from Shimazu.
Shimazu lands with a left to the head.
Shimazu working aggressively here.
Shimazu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimazu lands a shoulder strike.
Shimazu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimazu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shimazu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimazu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shimazu is defending well for now.
Shimazu throws a head punch that misses.
Shimazu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Shimazu.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but Lapikov blocks with his arms.
Lapikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimazu.
Shimazu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lapikov avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimazu throws a head punch that misses.
Shimazu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
William Shimazu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimazu misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimazu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lapikov avoids the damage to the body.
Shimazu avoiding damage as Lapikov throws knees to the body.
Shimazu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapikov is trying to break the clinch but Shimazu is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimazu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lapikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Lapikov misses.
Shimazu throws an overhand right that lands on Lapikov's shoulder, as Lapikov tries to avoid the shot.
Lapikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lapikov scores with a three punch combo!
Shimazu has closed the distance and engaged Lapikov in a clinch.
Lapikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shimazu lands with a right to the head.
Shimazu gets through Lapikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lapikov is rocked!
Shimazu lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimazu lands a good knee to the midsection. Lapikov won't want to take too many of those.
Lapikov is breathing heavily.
Shimazu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lapikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lapikov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lapikov can't get the takedown.
Lapikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Lapikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimazu finish him?
Shimazu lands a big right hand that drops Lapikov! The killer instinct kicks in and Shimazu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shimazu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Shimazu!
Our winner, William Shimazu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sithole breaks the clinch.
Sithole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sithole misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Sithole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Sithole throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sithole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sithole throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sithole throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sithole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sithole misses with a hook
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sithole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sithole manages to break the clinch.
Sithole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
An inside leg kick from Sithole misses.
Sithole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Sithole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sithole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Sithole.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sithole.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sithole.
Sithole looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sithole. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sithole thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Sithole tries a head kick but it misses.
Sithole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Sithole connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sithole, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Smith.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith 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.
Sithole tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sithole's head but Sithole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sithole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Sithole has his takedown stuffed
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Sithole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sithole.
Sithole misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Sithole moves away from the strike by Smith.
Sithole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sithole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sithole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sithole's head but Sithole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sithole is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Sithole lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith gets a clinch.
Sithole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sithole thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a huge head kick that drops Sithole! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Tim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Repomies comes to the cage accompanied by Andy Suonsilmä - Karrelle palanut enkeli. Tim comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hot In Herre - Nelly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiny Tim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Tim.
It looked like Repomies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tim darts in and clinches Repomies up against the cage.
A short left from Repomies.
Tim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Repomies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tim wants to clinch.
Tim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tim wants to clinch.
Repomies throwing a counter right hand but Tim manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tim moves into range and clinches up with Repomies.
Tim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tim has a couple of punches blocked by Repomies.
Tim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tim lands with a short shot to the head.
Repomies lands with a short shot to the head.
Repomies misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Repomies.
Repomies is trying to pull guard but Tim has him pressed against the cage.
Tim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Repomies backwards.
Tim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tim is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Repomies can't fight it off and eventually Tim manages to take the fight to the floor. Repomies looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tim won't allow Repomies to sweep him here.
Repomies seems keen to control Tim's posture.
Tim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tim stops Repomies from standing up.
Tim trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Repomies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tim is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tim moves in looking to clinch but Repomies pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Repomies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Repomies.
Tiny Tim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tim wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Repomies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tim wants to clinch.
Repomies slaps away a takedown attempt from Tim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Repomies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tim tries a head kick but it misses.
Tim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Repomies counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Repomies's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tim blocks a head kick by Repomies.
Tim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Repomies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tim forces Repomies back against the cage and clinches.
Tim misses with a body punch.
Tim lands with a left to the head.
Tim lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim swings wildly with an uppercut but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim misses with a punch on the inside.
Tim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Repomies lands a nice shot to the body.
Repomies blocks an uppercut.
Repomies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tim tries to throw a body punch but Repomies avoids it by throwing Tim back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Repomies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim blocking some punches.
Repomies misses with a body punch.
Repomies lands with a right to the head.
Repomies is working Tim over against the cage.
Tim struggles to land a body shot inside as Repomies controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiny Tim will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Repomies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tim goes for a double leg but Repomies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Repomies continues to drive forward.
Repomies scores with a hook to the body. Tim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Tim checks it.
Repomies takes a swing at Tim's ribcage but misses.
Repomies gets tackled into the cage by Tim. Tim maintains the clinch.
Tim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Repomies's elbow.
Repomies is trying to pull guard but Tim has him pressed against the cage.
Repomies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tim throws a punch but it's blocked by Repomies.
Tim misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Repomies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Repomies goes for a takedown attempt but Tim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Repomies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tim can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies lands a left and a right that send Tim crashing to the mat, dazed. Repomies thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tim is rocked!
Tim tries to close the distance and clinch but Repomies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tim is still on wobbly legs! Can Repomies finish him?
Repomies tries to keep at a distance but Tim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tim wants a takedown.
Tim tries a body shot but Repomies blocks it.
Tim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tim seems to have recovered his senses.
Tim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tim throws a head punch that misses.
Repomies prevents a body shot from Tim.
Repomies tries to work over Tim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Repomies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tim working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Repomies - that landed with a thud.
Tim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tim throws a punch but it's blocked by Repomies.
Repomies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tim backwards.
Repomies throws an elbow but it misses.
Tim misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies throws a punch but it's blocked by Tim.
Tim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Repomies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Repomies wants to stall.
Tim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tim swings wildly with an uppercut but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tim.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Repomies.
Tim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tim blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Repomies.
Tim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Repomies working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tim.
Repomies tries to work over Tim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Repomies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiny Tim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Repomies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauno Repomies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repomies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tim avoiding damage as Repomies throws knees to the body.
Repomies working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repomies.
Repomies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tim tries to clinch up
and Tim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tim shoots for a double leg takedown but Repomies sprawls well. He's pushed Tim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim has closed the distance and engaged Repomies in a clinch.
Repomies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tim or not.
Tim is breathing heavily.
Repomies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Repomies tries to pull guard but Tim won't allow it.
Repomies leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Repomies gets through Tim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Repomies lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Repomies.
Tim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Repomies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Repomies can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Repomies tries to land a front kick but Tim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Repomies fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tim out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rauno Repomies!
After winning the bout, Rauno Repomies thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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