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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Groper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tono, as that shot connected.
Tono scores with a shot to the body.
Groper shoots for a takedown but Tono saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tono lands a head shot.
Tono misses with a body kick.
Tono scores with a leg kick.
Tono scores with the left hand. Groper knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tono.
Groper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tono counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper tries to move into range but Tono moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tono.
A head kick from Tono lands but Groper takes it in his stride.
Tono connects with a single shot there.
Tono lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tono lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Groper misses with a takedown
and Tono cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Groper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tono counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tono is looking to work some ground and pound but Groper has wrist control.
Groper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tono doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tono manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tono chips away with some ground and pound.
Tono trying to control the position from guard on top but Groper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groper has control of Tono's left arm, preventing Tono from doing any damage.
Tono trying to control but Groper is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tono working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Groper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Groper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tono manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Groper has Tono in his guard.
Groper working for submissions but it's allowed Tono to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Groper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tono wants to control from the top but Groper keeps moving.
Tono landing some decent shots from guard.
Groper is trying to control the position but Tono postures up.
Groper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Groper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Groper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tono defends well.
Groper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Tono dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tono plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tono fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tono throws a head kick that misses.
Groper tries to counter with a takedown but Tono is quick to defend against it.
Groper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tono counters with a shoot takedown. Groper fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tono is aware though and is defending well.
Tono distracts Groper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tono trying to control the position from guard on top but Groper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groper keeping full guard, as Tono tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Groper pushes a forearm under Tono's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tono is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Groper!
Jack Groper is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Andrzej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej comes into the arena with Paluch - Wracam do domu blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pip Pop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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174 lbs
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181 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janusz Andrzej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pip Pop!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pop moves into range and clinches up with Andrzej.
Pop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pop shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Andrzej displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pop.
Pop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrzej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pop somewhat.
Andrzej throwing a counter right hand but Pop manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Andrzej's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Janusz Andrzej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrzej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pop somewhat.
Pop looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrzej is just out of range.
Andrzej is looking to counter punch.
Pop shoots in for a takedown but Andrzej shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pop instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andrzej works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pop wants to sweep here but Andrzej controlling him for the moment.
Pop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrzej manages to get himself to full guard.
Pop throws a big right hand that misses.
Pop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pop throws a big right hand that misses.
Pop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrzej swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pop trying to control but Andrzej is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop prevents Andrzej from getting back to his feet.
Pop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pop throwing strikes but missing.
Pop distracts Andrzej with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrzej is looking to stand up but Pop isn't so interested in that idea.
Andrzej avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pop throws a strike but Andrzej rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pop throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Andrzej postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pop striking off his back but it's not causing Andrzej any problems.
Andrzej pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pop is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrzej is breathing heavily.
Andrzej wants to control from the top but Pop keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pop takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrzej is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andrzej to the mat. Andrzej regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pop thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pop is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pip Pop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrzej as he avoids it easily.
Andrzej was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrzej sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pop somewhat.
Andrzej is looking to counter punch.
Pop shoots and misses
and Andrzej counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Janusz Andrzej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop closes the distance and clinches up with Andrzej, looking for a takedown. Pop pushes Andrzej against the cage but Andrzej circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Andrzej as Pop shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrzej pinned against the cage. Andrzej gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pop shoots in for a takedown but Andrzej shows good takedown defense.
Pop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrzej paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pop shoots in and bounces Andrzej off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrzej utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pop wants to control from the top but Andrzej keeps moving.
Pop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrzej knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pop on the ground.
Pop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pip Pop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pop thows a huge punch but Andrzej dodges it nicely.
Pop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrzej is just riding it out for now. Pop eventually gives up the hold.
Pop 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrzej makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrzej as he avoids it easily.
Andrzej swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pop rushes Andrzej and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pop is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop controlling the action here for a moment.
Pop tries to land a knee to the head but Andrzej blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pip Pop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pop dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrzej sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pop.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrzej misses the target.
Pop drives through with a takedown into Andrzej's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrzej works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pop throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrzej has momentary wrist control but Pop slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andrzej utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pop throwing strikes from guard but Andrzej blocks nicely.
Pop postures up in Andrzej's guard and throws a big left but Andrzej blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrzej's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andrzej wants to stand but Pop is controlling the position.
Pop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrzej works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pop wants to pass the guard but Andrzej is keeping the position.
Andrzej on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrzej tries to get out of the position.
Pop postures up in Andrzej's guard and throws a big left but Andrzej blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pop shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrzej manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrzej swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janusz Andrzej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
Pop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrzej avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pop or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrzej, which made it look bad.
It looked like Andrzej wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrzej avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pop pulls Andrzej into guard.
Pop working a defensive guard here.
Andrzej in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Last Dragon MMA inform us that Pop has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pop throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Andrzej is stalling in the full guard.
Pop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop looking for a sweep. Not yet Pop, not yet.
Andrzej postures up in Pop's guard and throws a big left but Pop blocks it.
Janusz Andrzej has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pip Pop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrzej throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pip Pop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pop winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pip Pop!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hima Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hima Laya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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451 lbs
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203 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hima Laya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krueger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laya attempts a counter takedown but Krueger avoids it well and moves away.
Krueger just misses with a punch to the body.
Laya feinted with a counter takedown.
Laya slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Laya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hans Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laya did well to prevent Krueger getting side control.
Krueger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laya's head.
Laya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krueger on the ground.
Laya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krueger working over Laya with some ground and pound. Laya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krueger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krueger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krueger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laya wants to get back to full guard.
Krueger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krueger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laya's head.
Laya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krueger 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.
Ground and pound from Krueger.
Krueger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Laya is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Krueger!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Krueger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marian Bauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster has chosen Raekwon - Guillotine(Swordz) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marian Bauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirk Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bauch is rocked!
Bauch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bauch tries to clinch but Lancaster moves away
and Lancaster counters with a big slam followed by a series of strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kirk Lancaster!
An out of breath Kirk Lancaster 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuji Tamashihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion The Cool Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuji Tamashihiro had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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130 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuji Tamashihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dion The Cool Kid!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamashihiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Cool Kid scores with a shot to the body.
Tamashihiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Cool Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamashihiro misses with a takedown
and The Cool Kid counters with a head kick.
The Cool Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tamashihiro is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Cool Kid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamashihiro tries to bum rush The Cool Kid with a series of wild strikes but The Cool Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Cool Kid cracks the inside of Tamashihiro's front leg.
Tamashihiro blocks a head kick by The Cool Kid.
Tamashihiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cool Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamashihiro checks a low kick from The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid misses with a head kick.
The Cool Kid throws a shot from downtown. Tamashihiro moves away and avoids it.
Tamashihiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tamashihiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tamashihiro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Cool Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from The Cool Kid tenderised Tamashihiro's leg. Tamashihiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamashihiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Cool Kid.
The Cool Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tamashihiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Cool Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Cool Kid scores with the left hand. Tamashihiro knows he should have avoided that one.
The Cool Kid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamashihiro with a poor takedown
and The Cool Kid counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by The Cool Kid.
Nice takedown defense from The Cool Kid. No joy for Tamashihiro on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuji Tamashihiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Cool Kid throws a head kick that half lands.
Tamashihiro is rocked!
The Cool Kid throws a quick head kick that knocks Tamashihiro silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! The Cool Kid is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dion The Cool Kid!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Galante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Galante had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Galante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Jon!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galante ducks under a wild hook from Jon.
Jon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Galante.
Galante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Galante on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Galante misses the shot to the body.
Jon missing with a left hand there. Galante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galante manages to avoid it.
Galante looks to score with a jab to the body but Jon is just out of range.
Galante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jon throws an overhand right that lands on Galante's shoulder, as Galante tries to avoid the shot.
Jon misses with a double jab.
Duncan Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galante moves out of range as Jon strikes.
Galante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jon.
Galante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jon throws a jab but it's blocked by Galante.
Galante went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Galante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galante moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon tries to break the clinch but Galante is controlling the position.
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galante creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jon's defenses.
It looks like Duncan Jon has been cut.
Jon prevents a body shot from Galante.
Jon tries to work over Galante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Jon takes an elbow to the temple.
Galante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jon prevents a body shot from Galante.
Galante works on Jon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Jon.
Jon blocks a body shot from Galante.
Jon tries a body shot but Galante blocks it.
Jon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jon working aggressively here.
Jon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jon is trying to break free.
Galante swings wildly with an uppercut but Jon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Galante presses Jon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galante lands a shot to the body.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Galante throws a punch but it's blocked by Jon.
Jon can't break the clinch.
Jon tries to circle away but Galante has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Galante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galante keeps control of Jon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Galante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galante struggles to land a body shot inside as Jon controls his hands.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Galante.
Galante misses with a punch to the body.
Galante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jon's efforts to push away.
Galante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jon's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon tries to break free but Galante pushes him back against the cage.
Galante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galante lands a damaging elbow.
Galante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Galante.
Galante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jon's efforts to push away.
Galante lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Galante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galante scores with a shoulder strike.
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Galante.
Galante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galante.
Galante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jon working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galante.
Jon can't break the clinch.
Galante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Galante as the two fighters clinch.
Galante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Galante misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Galante.
Jon takes a shot to the head.
Galante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galante misses with a punch to the body.
Galante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galante lands an elbow inside.
Galante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galante backwards.
Jon can't break the clinch.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Galante has Jon pressed against the cage, preventing Jon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Jon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Galante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galante shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Galante is controlling him well.
Galante scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jon to see if he's OK.
Galante looks up at the clock and then as Jon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Galante smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Galante is trying to ground and pound but Jon uses the momentary lack of control by Galante to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon pushes Galante off looking to stand but Galante dives back in and keeps control.
Galante not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante works his foot free and advances to mount.
Galante has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galante scoring with strikes but Jon is staying in there.
Galante jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jon and Galante has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jon is trying to escape the position but Galante is controlling the position.
Jon wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galante throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Galante creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Galante working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Galante is controlling him well.
Galante tries to score with some ground and pound. Jon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jon dodges the ground and pound from Galante.
Galante lands some shots froms side control.
Jon pushes Galante away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galante gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Galante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jon, who protects the arm well.
Galante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon can do to turn this around?
Galante in side control lands a decent elbow.
Galante throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Galante tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galante working the head and body with strikes.
Jon tries to escape but Galante is in control.
Galante working the ground and pound.
Jon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Galante.
Jon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Galante connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galante working the head with strikes.
Galante scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jon is trying to get back to his feet.
Galante cracks Jon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Galante is controlling him well.
Galante in side control lands a decent elbow.
Galante in side control lands a decent elbow.
Galante fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leo Galante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jon dodges the ground and pound from Galante.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
Galante in side control, throwing shots but Jon defends.
Jon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galante throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Galante prevents Jon from escaping the position.
Jon is not content to let Galante control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Jon'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.
Galante misses with a straight right.
Jon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Jon misses
and Galante counters with a nice uppercut.
Jon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Galante is rocked!
Jon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Galante in his tracks.
Oh Galante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Galante.
Galante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Galante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galante seems to have got his legs back now.
Galante fakes the leg kick and cracks Jon in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon lands a glancing blow to the side of Galante's head.
Galante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jon.
Galante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jon's head backwards.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jon as he jumps to the side.
Galante shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jon defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon throws a hook but Galante blocks it.
Jon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galante moves away.
Jon looks to land a right hand but Galante moved out of range.
Galante instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Galante.
Galante lands a body shot.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jon misses with the head strike.
Jon takes a shot to the head.
Galante lands with a left to the head.
Galante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jon tries to break free but Galante pushes him back against the cage.
Jon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws the left hand but Galante avoids the punch easily.
Galante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Galante with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Galante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galante lands a jab to Jon's midsection.
Duncan Jon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jon misses with a straight left.
Galante moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Galante tries to counter with a takedown but Jon is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Jon. Those never looked like landing.
Galante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jon sprawls and moves away.
Jon throws a body shot but no joy.
Galante changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Galante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Galante.
Jon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Galante asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Galante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galante fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Galante working the ground and pound.
Galante cracks Jon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Galante creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Galante lands a few punches from side control.
Jon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Galante is controlling him well.
Jon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galante tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Galante is controlling him well.
Galante tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galante wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
Galante working the head with strikes.
Jon wants to get back to his feet.
Galante fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jon tries to escape but Galante is in control.
Galante lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Jon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galante slips under a jab from Jon.
Galante slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Jon takes one to the chin there.
Galante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jon.
Galante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon throws a lazy right hand but Galante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galante is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Galante does it's job there.
Duncan Jon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galante showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jon.
Galante tests Jon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Jon.
Jon throws a nice looking combination but Galante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Galante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galante.
Galante changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galante. Jon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jon swings for the body but Galante moves out of range.
Galante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jon misses with a hook.
Galante slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Jon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jon throws a big shot that misses.
Jon throws a sloppy body shot
and Galante counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon misses with an uppercut.
Galante throws a hook but Jon avoids it easily.
Jon dodges the punch combination from Galante.
Galante slips a jab from Jon.
Galante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galante lands a jab to Jon's midsection.
Galante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jon.
Galante fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galante tries to counter with a takedown but Jon is quick to defend against it.
Jon cracks Galante with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Galante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Galante.
Galante throws a low kick but Jon moves out of range easily.
Galante buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante ducks under a wild hook from Jon.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
Galante swings for the body but Jon moves out of range.
Jon throws a shot from downtown. Galante moves away and avoids it.
Jon missing with a left hand there. Galante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jon!
Galante gets a clinch.
Galante misses with a punch to the body.
Galante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leo Galante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Galante lands a damaging elbow.
Jon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jon tries to break free but Galante pushes him back against the cage.
Galante lands an elbow just above Jon 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galante lands with a left to the head.
Galante can't find room to land a body shot as Jon controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Galante fails to land.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Galante blocking some punches.
Galante pushes Jon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galante works on Jon's body with a couple of short punches.
Jon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galante's elbow.
Galante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galante has Jon pressed against the cage, preventing Jon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Galante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galante working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leo Galante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duncan Jon's cut.
That's time! Galante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Galante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jon throws a right and a left that Galante avoids nicely.
Galante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Jon.
Jon throws a combination that misses
and Galante decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jon's guard.
Jon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jon is looking to stand up but Galante isn't so interested in that idea.
Galante looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Galante's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galante postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galante throwing strikes from guard but Jon blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante prevents Jon from getting back to his feet.
Galante throwing strikes but missing.
Galante working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galante scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jon wants to stand and escape but Galante is having none of it.
Galante pushes down on Jon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jon is looking to escape.
Galante is working for a kimura but Jon is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Galante is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galante stops Jon from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Galante misses with a wild body shot.
Jon lunges at Galante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galante's hand.
Jon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Galante clinches up with Jon and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Galante.
Galante tries to work over Jon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galante misses with a body punch.
Galante lands a damaging elbow.
Galante lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Galante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galante throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jons head.
Galante lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Duncan Jon's cut even more.
Jon is trying to force a seperation but Galante has the dominant position.
Jon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galante lands a hook that snaps the head of Jon backwards.
Galante lands an elbow inside.
Jon is trying to break the clinch but Galante is controlling him.
Galante working aggressively here.
Jon blocks an elbow strike.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Jon presses Galante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Galante lands a damaging elbow.
Jon pushes Galante back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Duncan Jon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Galante misses with some punches.
Galante swings wildly with an uppercut but Jon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jon.
Galante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jon moves out of range as Galante strikes.
Jon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jon throws a body punch but Galante moves out of range.
Duncan Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Galante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Galante, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Galante!
Leo Galante is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leo Galante thanked Worldwide Nutrition (160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Master Keya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington has chosen I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Keya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Stiffington!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffington feints and as Keya raises his hands in defense, Stiffington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keya wants to get back to his feet but Stiffington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stiffington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stiffington is stalling in the full guard.
Keya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiffington on the ground.
Keya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stiffington manages to pass to side control.
Keya is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stiffington is working away from the top position though.
Stiffington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keya is trying to stand up here but Stiffington is controlling him well.
Stiffington seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keya is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rod Stiffington!
Rod Stiffington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant with the counter takedown but Boulwiha avoids it easily.
Boulwiha slips under a jab.
Boulwiha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boulwiha dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Boulwiha's head and hops out.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boulwiha.
Boulwiha closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Boulwiha pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha feints and as Grant raises his hands in defense, Boulwiha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boulwiha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boulwiha throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boulwiha wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grant holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Boulwiha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boulwiha passes Grant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grant is controlling Boulwiha's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grant is looking to control Boulwiha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Boulwiha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Boulwiha from controlling successfully.
Grant trying to control the position.
Boulwiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grant keeping full guard, as Boulwiha tries to pass.
Boulwiha throws a big elbow that misses.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boulwiha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boulwiha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Boulwiha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boulwiha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boulwiha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard.
Boulwiha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulwiha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulwiha controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Boulwiha is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Boulwiha keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulwiha trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
Boulwiha wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuba Boulwiha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grant has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boulwiha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boulwiha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boulwiha takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Yuba Boulwiha has been cut.
Boulwiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulwiha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
Boulwiha tries to counter with a takedown but Grant is quick to defend against it.
Boulwiha shoots in but Grant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuba Boulwiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boulwiha misses with a two punch combination.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Grant misses with an uppercut
and Boulwiha counters with a takedown into side control.
Boulwiha tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grant's legs.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boulwiha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boulwiha trying to mount his opponent but Grant defends it.
Grant trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulwiha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grant is controlling Boulwiha's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boulwiha wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Boulwiha frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulwiha looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Grant wants to control from the top but Boulwiha keeps moving.
Yuba Boulwiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boulwiha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boulwiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boulwiha is looking to improve his position.
Grant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boulwiha regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boulwiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant is keen to just control but Boulwiha is a slippery customer.
Boulwiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boulwiha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boulwiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuba Boulwiha'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulwiha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boulwiha checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Boulwiha shoots in.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a takedown but Grant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulwiha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha misses with a straight left.
Grant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant pulls Boulwiha in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Grant can't keep his opponent in guard - Boulwiha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boulwiha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boulwiha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boulwiha's back!
Grant trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boulwiha doesn't escape.
Grant wants to control but Boulwiha manages to buck him off and is now in Grant's guard! Nice work there by Boulwiha!
Boulwiha drops back looking for a leg! Grant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grant manages to kick Boulwiha off! Boulwiha jumps back into Grant's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boulwiha's guard.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulwiha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boulwiha keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Boulwiha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grant trying to control but Boulwiha is working from the bottom.
Grant content to stall in guard here.
Boulwiha looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulwiha, not yet.
Grant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boulwiha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Boulwiha keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulwiha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Boulwiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grant pinned against the cage. Grant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulwiha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrell Grant.
I think Grant 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Grant!
A very excited looking Terrell Grant 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.
The defeated Yuba Boulwiha had this to say: 'I smell TRT here...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a hook but Hogg blocks it.
Hogg checks a low kick from Garcia.
Hogg lands a jab.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
letting Hogg counter with a right hand.
Hogg lands with a nice body punch.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Hogg misses its intended target.
Garcia 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.
Hogg scores with a decent looking hook.
Hogg looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Hogg throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Hogg saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Hogg thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Hogg misses.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Hogg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogg throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Hogg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia keeps Hogg at a distance using the push kick.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Hogg.
Garcia punishes Hogg's body with a nice straight punch.
Hogg swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia cracks Hogg with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
JD Hogg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Hogg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hogg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogg throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Hogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogg.
Hogg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Hogg.
Hogg misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia shoots in and bounces Hogg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at TC's House Of Pain *LOP* inform us that Hogg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogg!
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Hogg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hogg tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Hogg keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hogg trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Hogg controls the position.
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 Rodney Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Hogg saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogg.
Hogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
A swing and a miss from Hogg.
Hogg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Hogg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogg circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Hogg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hogg sprawls well. Hogg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Hogg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia scores with a one two! Hogg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg's corner calls for a 1-2. Hogg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Hogg does it's job there.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Hogg.
Hogg throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogg lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogg lands with a nice body punch.
Hogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hogg defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hogg takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Hogg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogg missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia is looking to slow Hogg down with leg kicks.
Hogg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hogg checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Hogg connects with the punch.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
JD Hogg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogg throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Hogg.
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Hogg pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
Hogg tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hogg looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Garcia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogg connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rodney Garcia has been cut.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hogg with a knee to the head.
Hogg lands a body punch.
JD Hogg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hogg lands a knee to the body.
Hogg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hogg - that landed with a thud.
Hogg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcia is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Hogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodney Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Hogg.
Hogg checks a leg kick.
Hogg drops Garcia with a huge uppercut! Garcia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hogg is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JD Hogg!
JD Hogg is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, JD Hogg took to the microphone: 'I appreciate the opportunity to prove to the fans that this worthless loser can't hold my jock and does not belong in the same cage with me.'.
In defeat, Rodney Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vittu!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Mabuva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Palowakski !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva looks to throw the jab but Palowakski is out of range.
Palowakski throws a shot to the body.
Palowakski lands with an uppercut that bounces Mabuva off the cage and back into range.
Palowakski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Palowakski tests Mabuva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palowakski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palowakski scores with a kick to the body.
Mabuva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a head kick.
Mabuva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palowakski feints and then cracks Mabuva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mabuva down.
Mabuva looks to throw the jab but Palowakski is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Palowakski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palowakski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mabuva is trying to break the clinch but Palowakski is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Palowakski fails to land.
Palowakski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palowakski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabuva is trying to break free.
Palowakski 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palowakski scores with a hook to the body. Mabuva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mabuva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palowakski avoids the body shot from Mabuva.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mabuva, as that shot connected.
It looks like Fred Palowakski has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palowakski checks a leg kick.
Mabuva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mabuva throws out a loose jab but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mabuva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palowakski scores with a head kick.
Mabuva misses with the combination.
Mabuva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palowakski has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palowakski .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palowakski prevents Mabuva from breaking the clinch.
Mabuva tries to circle away but Palowakski has him pinned against the cage.
Palowakski keeps control of Mabuva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palowakski scores with a hook to the body.
Palowakski pushes Mabuva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Mabuva is trying to push Palowakski away but Palowakski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palowakski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mabuva backwards.
Mabuva is rocked!
Mabuva blocking some punches.
Oh Mabuva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palowakski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palowakski lands a body shot.
Mabuva is breathing heavily.
Mabuva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabuva seems to have got his legs back now.
Palowakski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mabuva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mabuva drops to his knees and Palowakski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Palowakski !
An out of breath Fred Palowakski 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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