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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Kross (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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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kross!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kross tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kross gets caught flat footed, as Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kross keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kross is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Kross keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kross controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior fails with the takedown.
Kross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kross on his heels. He'll look to pass Kross's guard now, I'm sure.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Junior wants to control from the top but Kross keeps moving.
Junior scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kross is controlling Junior's posture.
Kross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior 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.
Kross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kross keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior is fighting to break Kross's control of his arms but Kross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kross looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Kross has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Junior is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice combination there by Junior.
It looks like Kris Kross has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
Kross steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Junior.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Kross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kross cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior. Kross does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kross.
Junior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kross as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior looks for a takedown but Kross sprawls well.
Junior tries to bum rush Kross with a series of wild strikes but Kross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kross lands with a good body shot.
Junior lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kross takes the fight into the clinch.
Kross avoiding damage.
Kross stops a takedown attempt from Junior.
Kross leaning against his opponent.
Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junior up against the cage.
Kross continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kross has picked Junior up - he's going for a ride! Kross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kross moves nicely into side control.
Junior sneaks back into half guard.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Kross is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Rich Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kris Kross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kross stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Kross tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Kross is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Junior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kross smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there.
Kross is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross looking for submissions off his back.
Junior wants to control but Kross is keeping him busy.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Kross defending well.
Rich Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kross tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Junior stands up over Kross, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Junior controls the pace.
Kross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Kross pushes his legs off easily.
Kross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kross forces his way into half guard.
Junior is not content to let Kross control the position.
Kross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kross lands a nice short elbow.
Junior trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kross manages to pass to mount!
Junior is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kross lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Junior flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kross lands a couple of good shots and Junior has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Junior breaks Kross's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kross is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Kross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior distracts Kross with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kross controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kross is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kross has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kross preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kris Kross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kris Kross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junior somewhat.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Kross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior rushes Kross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Junior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Junior looking for a takedown.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kross walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Kross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Kross has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kross keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kross looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Kross wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Kross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Junior's head.
Junior has his foot on Kross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kross works his way back into a safe position though.
Kross sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kross passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is pressing down on Kross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kross trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Kross from controlling successfully.
Kross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kross.
Junior throws the left hand but Kross avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Kross, which made it look bad.
Kross rushes Junior and presses him up against the cage.
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Kross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Kross misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Kross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Kross!
Kris Kross really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Empire Clothing and Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwik Bourbon Conde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourbon Conde comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies- You're Going Down. Enzo Matias Demaestri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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10 - 11 - 0 |
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212 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludwik Bourbon Conde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bourbon Conde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-polar Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Bourbon Conde misses with an uppercut. Demaestri saw that one coming.
Demaestri slips under a jab.
Demaestri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bourbon Conde misses with a left hand
and Demaestri counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ludwik Bourbon Conde has been cut.
Bourbon Conde lands an overhand right.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Bourbon Conde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bourbon Conde walks into a stiff left hand from Demaestri.
Decent striking displayed by Bourbon Conde there.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Bourbon Conde avoids nicely.
Demaestri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourbon Conde.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri throws a one two combo.
Bourbon Conde is rocked!
Demaestri plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bourbon Conde swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bourbon Conde face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Matias Demaestri!
An out of breath Enzo Matias Demaestri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korgan Bloodaxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alastair Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stirling has chosen Endgestalt - Sturmkrieger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korgan Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alastair Stirling!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe drives through and clinches with Stirling against the cage.
Stirling avoiding damage as Bloodaxe throws knees to the body.
Stirling misses with a body punch.
Stirling working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe stalls.
A knee to the head by Bloodaxe.
It looks like Alastair Stirling has been cut.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodaxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloodaxe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Stirling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe just leaning against Stirling, taking a breather.
I was talking to Bloodaxe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stirling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe gets through Stirling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is looking to control Stirling's arms but Stirling gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bloodaxe has his back to the cage.
Bloodaxe effectively controlling the action here.
Bloodaxe trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stirling.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stirling.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloodaxe.
Stirling scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Stirling gets through Bloodaxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stirling can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Stirling throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bloodaxe lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Stirling fails to land.
Stirling misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Stirling - that landed with a thud.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch on the inside.
Stirling misses with some punches.
Stirling lands with a left to the head.
Stirling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stirling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stirling leaning against his opponent.
Bloodaxe lands a hook that snaps the head of Stirling backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe looking to throw knees to the head but Stirling is blocking nicely.
Bloodaxe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Stirling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries a knee to the head but Stirling blocks it.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stirling backwards.
Bloodaxe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stirling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow.
Stirling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe controlling the action here for a moment.
Bloodaxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow.
Stirling lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Stirling improves his position.
Bloodaxe slows down the pace here.
Bloodaxe works on Stirling's body with a couple of short punches.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stirling scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloodaxe tries to stall but Stirling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stirling takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korgan Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alastair Stirling's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stirling misses with a double jab
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Stirling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Stirling.
Bloodaxe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stirling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bloodaxe wants to stall.
Stirling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bloodaxe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bloodaxe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bloodaxe looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bloodaxe to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Korgan Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Stirling moves away
and Stirling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stirling misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a left hand.
Bloodaxe effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Stirling.
A short left from Stirling.
Korgan Bloodaxe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe is pushing Stirling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stirling tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Stirling.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Stirling improves his position.
Bloodaxe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stirling is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
Bloodaxe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stirling avoids it.
Bloodaxe misses with the head strike.
Bloodaxe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloodaxe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bloodaxe fails to land.
Stirling misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe is stalling here.
Bloodaxe throws a punch but it's blocked by Stirling.
Bloodaxe stalling in the clinch but Stirling improves position.
Bloodaxe slowing the pace effectively.
Stirling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodaxe working Stirling over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Stirling.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stirling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloodaxe lands a good knee to the midsection. Stirling won't want to take too many of those.
Bloodaxe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stirling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stirling can do to turn this around?
Bloodaxe is trying to maintain a safe position but Stirling gets an underhook and turns Bloodaxe into the cage.
Bloodaxe tries to stall but Stirling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Bloodaxe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Bloodaxe misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stirling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe lands a nice knee to the body.
Stirling throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korgan Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alastair Stirling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stirling swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe wants to clinch up but Stirling keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch but Stirling is avoiding it.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stirling's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up but Stirling circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
Stirling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stirling misses with the combination.
Bloodaxe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch but Stirling is avoiding it.
Stirling jabs Bloodaxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stirling swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Stirling looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Stirling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stirling missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stirling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stirling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stirling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stirling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch there but Stirling circles away.
Stirling misses with a hook.
Stirling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stirling scores with a nice right hand.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Stirling is having none of it.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up but Stirling circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up but Stirling circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodaxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stirling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Stirling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stirling swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Stirling is having none of it.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stirling.
A left lands for Stirling.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch but Stirling is avoiding it.
Bloodaxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe has closed the distance and engaged Stirling in a clinch.
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bloodaxe obliges.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloodaxe controlling the action here for a moment.
Stirling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stirling lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stirling.
Stirling misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodaxe wants to stall.
Stirling has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloodaxe is stalling here.
Bloodaxe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stirling's face.
Alastair Stirling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Bloodaxe.
Stirling takes a shot to the head.
Bloodaxe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stirling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloodaxe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stirling blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alastair Stirling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bloodaxe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korgan Bloodaxe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obidiah Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. Ceoghan Cartwright is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Obidiah Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartwrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davis rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Davis.
It looks like Ceoghan Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright successfully pulls guard.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright 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.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davis sees it coming and defends easily.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright 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.
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceoghan Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceoghan Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Cartwright drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ceoghan Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright works over Davis with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davis's head.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
Davis is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartwright wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Davis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceoghan Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceoghan Cartwright's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Davis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Davis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cartwright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Davis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cartwright but great work by Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Davis is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Obidiah Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Davis's guard.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis looking for a guillotine here but Cartwright defends easily.
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright stalling.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davis is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount!
Cartwright looking for a guillotine from mount but Davis is having none of it.
Cartwright has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Davis's face.
Cartwright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cartwright wants to finish this one by submission but Davis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cartwright.
Ceoghan Cartwright 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.
Cartwright controlling the pace for now.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Davis!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceoghan Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceoghan Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceoghan Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peacock has chosen Bring The Noise by Public Enemy & Anthrax as his entrance music. Drew Peacock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peacock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Peacock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peacock defending well as Papaioanou loads up on a big left hand.
Peacock blocks a jab.
Papaioanou with a hook.
It looks like Drew Peacock has been cut.
Peacock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papaioanou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papaioanou has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Papaioanou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peacock.
Papaioanou misses with a wild body shot.
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Peacock misses.
Papaioanou is looking to clinch.
Peacock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papaioanou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peacock keeps the fight on the outside.
Papaioanou doesn't manage to clinch there - Peacock circles away.
Papaioanou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou tests Peacock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peacock throws a shot to the body.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Papaioanou.
Donk. Peacock catches Papaioanou right on the button with a cross.
Peacock misses with a hook.
Peacock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peacock is just out of range.
Good exchange - Papaioanou coming out on top.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peacock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou misses with a hook.
Peacock scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peacock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peacock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papaioanou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Drew Peacock's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock looks to land a right hand but Papaioanou moved out of range.
Peacock lands a body shot.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peacock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peacock lands a head shot.
Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papaioanou misses the jab.
Peacock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peacock misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peacock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papaioanou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peacock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou ducks under a wild hook from Peacock.
A jab from Peacock misses.
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peacock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peacock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peacock clobbers Papaioanou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peacock misses with a body shot.
Peacock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peacock tries to land a leg kick but Papaioanou saw it coming and moves away.
Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Peacock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Peacock.
Peacock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Peacock misses.
Papaioanou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the leg kick from Peacock.
Peacock just misses with a punch to the body.
Peacock lands with a kick to the temple. Papaioanou shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou throws a hook but Peacock blocks it.
Peacock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou connects with the punch.
Peacock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Peacock.
Peacock slips under a jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with a double jab.
Peacock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Peacock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papaioanou misses with a wild body shot.
Papaioanou avoids the body shot from Peacock.
Peacock looks to throw the jab but Papaioanou is out of range.
Peacock thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The cut above Drew Peacock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peacock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Peacock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peacock looks to score with a jab to the body but Papaioanou is just out of range.
Papaioanou throws a right and a left that Peacock avoids nicely.
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 Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drew Peacock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Peacock misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Papaioanou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papaioanou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peacock walks into a left hand.
Peacock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peacock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up.
Peacock misses with a wild body shot.
Peacock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from Peacock.
Papaioanou connects with a body shot that sends Peacock's belly button to the back.
Papaioanou closes the distance and pushes Peacock back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Papaioanou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peacock has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou.
Peacock wants to stall.
Papaioanou stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papaioanou prevents Peacock from breaking the clinch.
Papaioanou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peacock's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papaioanou.
Peacock prevents Papaioanou from breaking the clinch.
Papaioanou working hard to break the clinch.
Peacock is trying to push Papaioanou away but Papaioanou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Papaioanou stalling in the clinch but Peacock improves position.
Papaioanou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peacock scores with a hook to the body. Papaioanou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Peacock.
Peacock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papaioanou.
Peacock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the body from Peacock misses
and Papaioanou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peacock at a distance.
Peacock loads up on a big right hand but Papaioanou slips the punch.
Papaioanou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peacock.
Lefteris Papaioanou is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou drops Peacock with a beautiful combination! Peacock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Papaioanou is looking for the KO!
Peacock is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Drew Peacock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lefteris Papaioanou!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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161 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews 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.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Matthews is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matthews puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Castro trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matthews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Castro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Giovani Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matthews on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matthews counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matthews is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Castro blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Matthews on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Matthews has clasped his hands together around Castro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews laying and praying for a moment but Castro takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matthews wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Matthews is very close to passing his half guard.
Matthews looks to land a strike but Castro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Matthews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Castro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Matthews's head back.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws a big shot that misses.
Castro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatthews.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Matthews lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castro doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro throws a poor cross that misses
and Matthews counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
Castro throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
Matthews unleashes a big counter combination but Castro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthews misses with a right hand
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
It seemed like Matthews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthews lands a jab to Castro's midsection.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castro lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Matthews moves away and avoids it.
Castro gets caught flat footed, as Matthews shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matthews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Castro misses.
A jab from Castro misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Castro is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Matthews flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Matthews is out cold! Castro holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovani Castro!
After winning the bout, Giovani Castro 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynamite throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the side of the head.
Dynamite takes a swing at Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribcage but misses.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite looks to land a right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved out of range.
Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips the punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to clinch but Dynamite is avoiding it.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a quick counter head kick but Dynamite was just out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
Dynamite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dynamite misses with a hook. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducked under it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dynamite on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That's going to slow Dynamite down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.
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.
Dynamite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dynamite can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a four punch combination!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in and drives through. Dynamite sprawls well.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut
enabling Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.
Dynamite wants to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dynamite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dynamite has momentary wrist control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips an elbow through the middle.
Dynamite is trying to control the position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dynamite dives on top into guard.
Dynamite in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dynamite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dynamite trying to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is controlling Dynamite's posture.
Dynamite throwing strikes from guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dynamite throws out a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range and Dynamite only half commits.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Dynamite backs away, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dynamite blocks the leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite motions for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to come forward. Dynamite throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch up but Dynamite circles away and keeps his distance.
As Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backs off Dynamite throws a huge counter combo but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it all.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dynamite if he has to take too many more of those.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a head kick. Dynamite smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dynamite misses with a body shot.
As Dynamite looks to move away, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big counter combo bu Dynamite just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
As Dynamite backs away, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynamite as he jumps to the side.
Dynamite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dynamite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a good cross that connects.
Dynamite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a nice body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a jab from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dynamite makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz really felt that one!
Dynamite throws a hook but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it easily.
Dynamite with a nice cross.
Dynamite misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick which misses Dynamite's front leg but catches the back leg as Dynamite tries to avoid it.
Dynamite lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's sensitive parts.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dynamite to the ground. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is now in Dynamite's guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite looking for a sweep. Not yet Dynamite, not yet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dynamite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pushing down on Dynamite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dynamite is fighting to maintain full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dynamite wants to get back to full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a head shot. Dynamite uses the momentum to regain guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Dynamite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips nicely into half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to control. Dynamite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite thows a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a left to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Dynamite follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a head kick but it misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but Dynamite is having none of it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a jab from Dynamite.
Dynamite stuffs the takedown.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Dynamite fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite looks to land a right hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved out of range.
Dynamite cracks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dynamite throws a shot from downtown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away and avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a poor takedown
and Dynamite counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a shot from downtown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away and avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dynamite misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Dynamite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a double jab
and Dynamite counters with a stiff right hand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the body kick from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a shot from downtown. Dynamite moves away and avoids it.
Dynamite is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes the leg kick and cracks Dynamite in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dynamite counters with a right hand to the body.
Dynamite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dynamite throws a hook but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dynamite looks to throw the jab but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dynamite lands with a shot to the body.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the body kick.
Napoleon Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
A cross from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a looping left.
Dynamite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite tries to land a front kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dynamite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite swings away with a body shot that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dynamite connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dynamite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dynamite scores with a body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Dynamite tries a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.
A low kick from Dynamite is predictable there
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dynamite fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it well.
Dynamite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dynamite trying to keep a closed guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite lands a head shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's shoulder, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid the shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the leg kick from Dynamite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with that takedown attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dynamite listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a front kick but Dynamite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a nice head kick!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range of the strikes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dynamite connects with a body shot that sends Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's belly button to the back.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a right hand that Dynamite ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynamite also avoids with ease.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Dynamite tries a low kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite walks forward, straight into a front kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dynamite.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynamite, as that shot connected.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dynamite punishes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body with a nice straight punch.
Dynamite connects with an inside leg kick.
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Dynamite. Beautiful body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has closed the distance and engaged Dynamite in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynamite, as that shot connected.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dynamite will feel that in the morning.
Dynamite has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off balance momentarily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dynamite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a head kick.
Dynamite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dynamite misses with a lunging right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dynamite as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in.
Dynamite was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dynamite scores with a one two! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a double jab
and Dynamite counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's knee momentarily.
Dynamite throws out a loose jab but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dynamite feints a jab promting Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to slip. Dynamite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a double jab
and Dynamite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that fourth 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!
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away from the strike by Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks right into an uppercut from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in but no luck this time.
Dynamite throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws the kick towards the body but Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dynamite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dynamite lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dynamite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
Dynamite stuns Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the body shot from Dynamite.
Dynamite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz staying out of range there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz closes the distance and clinches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working for takedown but Dynamite is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dynamite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dynamite misses with the head strike.
Dynamite trying to stall but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz improves his position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents a body shot from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dynamite controls his hands.
Dynamite landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dynamite blocking some punches.
Dynamite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynamite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dynamite.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a kick to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a nice body kick.
Dynamite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz missing with a left hand there. Dynamite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Dynamite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can pounce on him.
Dynamite connects with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dynamite misses the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dynamite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dynamite throws a hook to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dynamite punishes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a right hand. Dynamite shakes it off.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dynamite shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz eats them both and turns towards Dynamite to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dynamite circles away.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick by Dynamite misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a kick to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dynamite has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Dynamite! Napoleon Dynamite retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Napoleon Dynamite made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was interviewed post fight and said 'To much a chicken choking before da fight.. Time to figure out what to do! Shit man!'.
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