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Death Squad 195:Great vTamiwe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. Santeri Sikaniska 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
27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Halder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halder throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Sikaniska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halder misses with a combination
and Sikaniska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sikaniska ducks right into an uppercut from Halder.
Sikaniska ducks under a wild hook from Halder.
Sikaniska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sikaniska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halder to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Halder does it's job there.
Halder rushes Sikaniska and presses him up against the cage.
Sikaniska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halder tries to work over Sikaniska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sikaniska lands an uppercut.
Halder blocking some punches.
Halder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sikaniska blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halder has a couple of punches blocked by Sikaniska.
Halder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Sikaniska as the two fighters clinch.
Sikaniska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sikaniska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sikaniska taking a breather.
Sikaniska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Sikaniska.
Halder lands a hook that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Halder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Halder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halder lands a right hand.
Halder cracks Sikaniska with a nice body shot.
Sikaniska misses with a body punch.
Halder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halder misses with a punch to the body.
Halder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sikaniska backwards.
Sikaniska is rocked!
Halder blocking some punches.
Sikaniska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sikaniska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sikaniska's elbow.
Halder lands a right hand.
Oh Sikaniska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Halder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sikaniska seems to have got his legs back now.
Sikaniska tries to work over Halder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halder tries to work over Sikaniska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sikaniska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Halder misses with a punch on the inside.
Halder lands with a left to the head.
Sikaniska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halder.
Sikaniska is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halder.
Halder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sikaniska's elbow.
Halder works on Sikaniska's body with a couple of short punches.
Halder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sikaniska is pressed against the cage. Halder pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Sikaniska! Two more big strikes from Halder and Sikaniska crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blake Halder!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Halder 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo comes into the arena with 2Pac - Uppercut blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Chuck Lorenzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo cracks Duplesris with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Duplesris throws a combination that misses
and Duplesris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duplesris is rocked!
Lorenzo cracks Duplesris with a hook to the temple - Duplesris is on wobbly legs here! Lorenzo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Duplesris falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lorenzo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Lorenzo!
Chuck Lorenzo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I don‘t know who would be next so I am calling out Ortiz, Cornholio, Owen, Hollyfield and Duplesris!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Nevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bi-polar Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nevsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nevsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nevsky trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Nevsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nevsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexander working for a triangle but Nevsky defends it easily.
Alexander has momentary wrist control but Nevsky slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander has momentary wrist control but Nevsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nevsky is one step ahead there.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander striking off his back but it's not causing Nevsky any problems.
Nevsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nevsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nevsky trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nevsky working over Alexander with some ground and pound. Alexander looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Nevsky is controlling well.
Nevsky 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.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nevsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nevsky on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nevsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nevsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alexander has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nevsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Nevsky is controlling well.
Nevsky uses his free foot to push down on Alexander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexander.
Nevsky cracks Alexander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Alexander can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to lock up and control but Nevsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alexander is controlling an arm, preventing Nevsky from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nevsky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
My spies in LOD: Stockton Cardio inform me that Nevsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alexander in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alexander is looking to improve his position but Nevsky isn't that keen on the idea.
Nevsky looking to control but Alexander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alexander slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alexander is defending against the submission attempts here by Nevsky.
Nevsky is trying for a kimura here. Alexander looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nevsky wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Nevsky!
Alexander Nevsky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wiz Khalifa - Errday (ft. Juicy J) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyson Gauge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eamonn McGuigan's chin.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eamonn McGuigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuigan throws a quick counter head kick but Gauge was just out of range.
Gauge misses with a head kick.
McGuigan throws a counter high kick but Gauge was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGuigan looks to land a combination. Gauge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuigan misses the target.
McGuigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuigan staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Gauge.
Gauge misses the jab.
As Gauge backs away, McGuigan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuigan moves away from the strike by Gauge.
Gauge moves into range and clinches up with McGuigan.
Gauge blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuigan throws a head punch that misses.
Gauge trying to control the position but instead, McGuigan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gauge into the cage.
McGuigan misses with some punches.
McGuigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gauge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gauge is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuigan gets an underhook and turns Gauge into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
Nice body punch from McGuigan.
McGuigan avoids the elbow strike from Gauge, against the cage.
Gauge can't find room to land a body shot as McGuigan controls the action.
A short right from McGuigan on the inside.
McGuigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gauge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gauge scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuigan avoiding damage as Gauge throws knees to the body.
Gauge misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan lands an uppercut.
Gauge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gauge lands with a light punch inside.
Gauge cracks McGuigan with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gauge's elbow.
McGuigan stalls.
Gauge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Gauge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gauge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gauge struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuigan controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gauge tries to throw a body punch but McGuigan avoids it by throwing Gauge back against the cage.
McGuigan lands an uppercut.
McGuigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gauge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan avoids the elbow strike from Gauge, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gauge.
McGuigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuigan throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from McGuigan.
A head punch on the inside from McGuigan fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuigan as Gauge tries to tie him up.
Gauge tries to work over McGuigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuigan tries a body shot but Gauge blocks it.
McGuigan has a couple of punches blocked by Gauge.
McGuigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuigan stalling in the clinch but Gauge improves position.
McGuigan misses with some punches.
Gauge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gauge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuigan backwards.
Gauge is looking to control McGuigan's arms but McGuigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gauge has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gauge tries to work over McGuigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gauge tries a body shot but McGuigan blocks it.
McGuigan throws a head punch that misses.
Gauge avoiding damage as McGuigan throws 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!
McGuigan lands with a short shot to the head.
Gauge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuigan misses with the head strike.
McGuigan working aggressively here.
McGuigan can't find room to land a body shot as Gauge controls the action.
McGuigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gauge avoids the damage to the body.
Gauge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuigan's elbow.
Gauge blocks an uppercut.
Gauge is looking to control McGuigan's arms but McGuigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gauge has his back to the cage.
Gauge lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gauge fails to land.
Gauge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gauge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Gauge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Gauge.
Gauge wants to clinch.
McGuigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gauge throws a head kick that McGuigan semi-blocks.
Gauge throws an off balance right hand
and McGuigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by McGuigan.
Gauge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Gauge.
McGuigan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gauge takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge throws the left hand but McGuigan avoids the punch easily.
McGuigan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eamonn McGuigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuigan blocks a head kick by Gauge.
McGuigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gauge.
McGuigan slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from McGuigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Gauge.
McGuigan slips under a jab.
Tyson Gauge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauge lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Gauge blocks the leg kick.
Gauge takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuigan looks to land a combination but Gauge avoids it well.
Gauge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gauge throws a head kick but McGuigan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gauge thuds his right hand into McGuigan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuigan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gauge looks to land a left hand but McGuigan moved out of range nicely.
McGuigan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gauge sizes up McGuigan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gauge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gauge throws a sloppy head kick and McGuigan moves out of range easily.
Gauge rushes McGuigan and presses him up against the cage.
McGuigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gauge avoids it.
McGuigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuigan throws a head punch that misses.
McGuigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuigan just leaning against Gauge, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge lands with a left to the head.
Gauge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gauge misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from McGuigan.
McGuigan leaning against his opponent.
Gauge misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from McGuigan.
Gauge throws an elbow that misses.
Tyson Gauge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gauge obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuigan is working Gauge over against the cage.
Gauge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gauge struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuigan controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gauge - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gauge throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuigan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuigan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gauge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is getting worse.
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!
Gauge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gauge scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Gauge.
Gauge scores with a shot to the side of McGuigan's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gauge throws an elbow but misses.
McGuigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gauge avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Gauge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eamonn McGuigan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuigan is looking to chop away at Gauge's legs.
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Gauge.
It looked like McGuigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Gauge.
Gauge misses with a head kick.
McGuigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gauge connects with a single shot there.
Tyson Gauge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gauge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gauge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuigan slips under a jab.
McGuigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuigan avoids the head kick by Gauge.
McGuigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gauge.
A little feinted left hand from McGuigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuigan scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gauge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuigan scrambles back to his feet.
Gauge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gauge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuigan tried to counter with a leg kick but Gauge avoided it.
Gauge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gauge.
Gauge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuigan.
McGuigan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gauge thuds his right hand into McGuigan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gauge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gauge cracks McGuigan with a good jab.
Gauge rushes McGuigan and presses him up against the cage.
Gauge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eamonn McGuigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan misses with some punches.
Gauge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gauge tries to throw a body punch but McGuigan avoids it by throwing Gauge back against the cage.
Gauge swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gauge.
Gauge misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gauge.
McGuigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gauge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gauge wants to stall.
Gauge is looking to control McGuigan's arms but McGuigan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gauge has his back to the cage.
McGuigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gauge backwards.
Gauge throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGuigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan avoids a wild elbow strike from Gauge.
McGuigan blocks an elbow strike.
McGuigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gauge avoiding damage as McGuigan throws knees to the body.
McGuigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gauge.
Gauge lands with a short shot to the head.
Gauge swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuigan blocking some punches.
Tyson Gauge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gauge is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gauge is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuigan gets an underhook and turns Gauge into the cage.
McGuigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Gauge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gauge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gauge misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eamonn McGuigan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuigan avoids a wild elbow strike from Gauge.
McGuigan has a couple of punches blocked by Gauge.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gauge takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGuigan stalling in the clinch but Gauge improves position.
McGuigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Gauge presses McGuigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuigan trying to control the position but instead, Gauge has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuigan into the cage.
Gauge blocks an uppercut.
McGuigan blocks an elbow strike.
McGuigan has a couple of punches blocked by Gauge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gauge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gauge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gauge!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyson Gauge 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Sebei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokoro comes into the arena with Boomtastic blaring out of the sound system. Sebei has chosen The Bouncing Souls - Ole 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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35
154 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Tokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rami Sebei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokoro gets caught napping as Sebei dives in and scores a takedown. Tokoro manages to retain guard.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sebei throws a big elbow that misses.
Sebei tries to stand but Tokoro is controlling from the bottom.
Sebei preventing the sweep.
Tokoro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tokoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sebei 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.
Sebei slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebei is looking to advance position but Tokoro won't allow it.
Tokoro actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sebei pushes down on Tokoro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sebei is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tokoro reverses the position - he's now on top in Sebei's guard.
Sebei working for a triangle but Tokoro defends it easily.
Sebei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokoro is aware though and is defending well.
Sebei is looking for a triangle but Tokoro pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro wants to pass the guard but Sebei is keeping the position.
Tokoro passes into half guard.
Sebei is not content to let Tokoro control the position.
Sebei manages to get to full guard.
Sebei looking for subs off his back but Tokoro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sebei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebei flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sebei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tokoro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sebei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sebei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tokoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokoro wants to control from the top but Sebei keeps moving.
Sebei has his foot on Tokoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokoro works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Tokoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sebei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokoro has managed to get both his arms back between Sebei's legs - danger averted.
Tokoro wants to control from the top but Sebei keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokoro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tokoro trying to control but Sebei is working from the bottom.
Sebei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokoro is aware though and is defending well.
Sebei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tokoro is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sebei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tokoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tokoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Sebei dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sebei shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sebei was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sebei scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sebei goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tokoro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sebei but great work by Tokoro.
Sebei regains half guard.
Tokoro is looking for a kimura here.
Sebei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tokoro pulls his head out easily.
Tokoro prevents Sebei from improving his position.
Tokoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebei wants to improve his position but Tokoro is controlling well.
Tokoro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sebei is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hideo Tokoro!
During a confident post fight interview, Hideo Tokoro 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Deadwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alojz Černư (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alojz Černư has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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256 lbs
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Deadwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alojz Černư!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deadwood feints and then cracks Černư's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Černư down.
Deadwood looks to throw the jab but Černư is out of range.
Černư closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Černư tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deadwood dodges the ground and pound from Černư.
Černư is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deadwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Černư looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Černư working the strikes but Deadwood uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Černư thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deadwood wants to improve his position but Černư is controlling well.
Deadwood keeping hold of Černư's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Černư is working away from the top position though.
Černư looks to land a strike but Deadwood avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Černư has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deadwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Černư postures up in Deadwood's guard and throws a big left but Deadwood blocks it.
Černư loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Černư in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Černư cracks Deadwood with a solid left hand.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Černư's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deadwood has his hands on Černư's head, controlling the position.
Deadwood is trying to keep Černư in close.
Černư is looking to work some ground and pound but Deadwood has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Derrick Deadwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Černư avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alojz Černư seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deadwood throws out a leg kick but Černư moves out of range and Deadwood only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Deadwood lands.
Černư stalks Deadwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deadwood's face. Deadwood staggers backwards, shaken.
Černư changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deadwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Deadwood regains half guard, as Černư was trying to land strikes.
Černư is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deadwood defends it well.
Černư thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Černư sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deadwood defending well though.
Černư sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deadwood defending well though.
Černư throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deadwood is looking to improve his position.
Černư missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deadwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Černư is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Deadwood is just riding it out for now. Černư eventually gives up the hold.
Černư throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alojz Černư dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deadwood lands with an overhand left.
Černư gets a takedown into half guard.
Černư working the head and body with strikes.
Černư thows a huge punch but Deadwood dodges it nicely.
Černư thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deadwood's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Černư not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deadwood trying to control but Černư postures up.
Černư is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deadwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Černư.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood is refusing to be controlled, as Černư sits in half guard.
Černư thows a huge punch but Deadwood dodges it nicely.
Černư not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deadwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Černư is working for a kimura but Deadwood is defending it quite comfortably.
Černư thows a huge punch but Deadwood dodges it nicely.
Černư throwing shots but Deadwood is blocking nicely.
Černư looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deadwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Derrick Deadwood has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Černư is looking for a kimura here.
Černư is taking a breather. Deadwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deadwood tries to clinch up but Černư circles away and keeps his distance.
Černư drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deadwood defends it well.
Černư falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deadwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Deadwood throws a head kick that Černư semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Černư. That's going to slow Deadwood down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Černư closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Černư lands in his opponent's guard.
Deadwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deadwood keeping moving, preventing Černư from controlling successfully.
Černư throws a strike but Deadwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deadwood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadwood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Černư has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deadwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alojz Černư showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadwood'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. This is the final round!
Černư slips a straight right by Deadwood.
Deadwood lands with a right hand.
Černư throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Černư with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deadwood wants to slow Černư down by chopping away at his legs.
Černư is looking for the big counter here.
Deadwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Černư gets a double leg takedown into Deadwood's guard.
Černư throws a big elbow that misses.
Černư throws a strike but Deadwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood looking to sit in guard and control but Černư gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Černư trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deadwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deadwood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deadwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Černư lands a couple of elbows.
Černư is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Černư loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Černư postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deadwood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Černư, into his guard.
Černư has his foot on Deadwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deadwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Deadwood content to stall in guard here.
Černư working for a triangle but Deadwood defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood wants to control from the top but Černư keeps moving.
Deadwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Černư looking for a guillotine here but Deadwood defends easily.
Derrick Deadwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Černư preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alojz Černư 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deadwood trying to control but Černư is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Černư shoots in and bounces Deadwood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Černư got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deadwood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Černư has managed to get both his arms back between Deadwood's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alojz Černư comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Černư 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alojz Černư!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Cornholio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamiwe Kamanula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornholio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Du Hast by Ramstein - Cornholio Mix. Kamanula has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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31
165 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Great Cornholio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tamiwe Kamanula!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornholio moves into range and clinches up with Kamanula.
Kamanula struggles to land a body shot inside as Cornholio controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Cornholio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A body shot lands from Kamanula.
Kamanula tries to circle away but Cornholio has him pinned against the cage.
Cornholio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornholio tries to work over Kamanula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamanula avoids it.
Kamanula is trying to break the clinch but Cornholio is controlling him.
Kamanula tries to throw a body punch but Cornholio avoids it by throwing Kamanula back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kamanula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cornholio looking to slow down the pace here.
Cornholio throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamanula misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio is looking for a takedown.
Cornholio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamanula smiles and moves away.
Cornholio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamanula counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio throws a head kick but Kamanula moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamanula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamanula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cornholio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cornholio moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
Tamiwe Kamanula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornholio instigates a clinch.
Cornholio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornholio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamanula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornholio misses with a head kick.
Kamanula throws a body kick that misses
and Cornholio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Cornholio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
Kamanula rushes Cornholio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Cornholio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornholio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cornholio tries to break free but Kamanula pushes him back against the cage.
Cornholio is trying to push Kamanula away but Kamanula has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kamanula lands an elbow just above Cornholio 's eye.
Kamanula tries to circle away but Cornholio has him pinned against the cage.
Cornholio takes a shot to the head.
Cornholio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamanula backwards.
Kamanula swings wildly with an uppercut but Cornholio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamanula wants to break free but Cornholio has control.
Kamanula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamanula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cornholio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamanula connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornholio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamanula tries to clinch but Cornholio is having none of it.
Cornholio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamanula. Kamanula obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamanula scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamanula keeps Cornholio at a distance using the push kick.
Kamanula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamanula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamanula stuffs the takedown.
Cornholio slips under a jab from Kamanula.
Kamanula misses with an uppercut. Cornholio saw that one coming.
Kamanula pushes Cornholio up against the cage in a clinch.
Cornholio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kamanula in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cornholio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamanula is defending well.
Kamanula looking to throw knees to the head but Cornholio is blocking nicely.
Cornholio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornholio wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamanula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cornholio is out of range and Kamanula settles back down.
Kamanula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cornholio circles away quickly and effectively.
Tamiwe Kamanula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cornholio tries to clinch but Kamanula moves out of range.
Kamanula connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamanula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cornholio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kamanula looks to move away, Cornholio throws a big counter combo bu Kamanula just gets out of the way.
Kamanula throws a leg kick which misses Cornholio's front leg but catches the back leg as Cornholio tries to avoid it.
Kamanula gets a clinch.
Cornholio digs a right hand underneath Kamanula's ribcage. Kamanula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamanula is trying to push Cornholio away but Cornholio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cornholio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornholio throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Tamiwe Kamanula has been cut.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses
and Kamanula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamiwe Kamanula dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kamanula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cornholio's calf.
Cornholio is looking to clinch but Kamanula is avoiding it.
Kamanula feints a counter leg kick.
Cornholio has a takedown stuffed.
Cornholio backing away here, and Kamanula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Kamanula.
A head kick misses from Cornholio.
Kamanula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cornholio's sensitive parts.
Kamanula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamanula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great Cornholio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamanula scores with a spinning back kick!
Cornholio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamanula throws a leg kick which misses Cornholio's front leg but catches the back leg as Cornholio tries to avoid it.
Cornholio lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornholio checks a leg kick nicely.
Cornholio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamanula pinned against the cage. Kamanula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cornholio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cornholio tries to clinch there but Kamanula circles away.
Kamanula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cornholio backs up against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cornholio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kamanula - the referee stops the clock and Cornholio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kamanula. Cornholio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamanula walks into a stiff left hand from Cornholio.
Cornholio takes one on the button.
Kamanula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cornholio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamanula defends well and Cornholio ends up having to push Kamanula into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamanula is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Cornholio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornholio lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornholio misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Kamanula's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamanula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornholio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula connects with a leg kick. Cornholio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kamanula connects with a solid leg kick.
Cornholio wants to clinch.
Kamanula tries to clinch up but Cornholio circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamanula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cornholio has time to react.
Kamanula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamanula throws a low kick, looking for Cornholio's leg but Cornholio calmly moves out of range.
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Kamanula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamanula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cornholio. That did some damage!
Kamanula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula tries to clinch but Cornholio moves out of range.
Cornholio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamanula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kamanula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamanula has closed the distance and engaged Cornholio in a clinch.
Kamanula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamanula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornholio throws a lazy head kick
and Kamanula counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Great Cornholio's cut is getting worse.
Cornholio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamanula. Kamanula obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamanula throws the kick towards the body but Cornholio avoids it.
Cornholio avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula tries to clinch up.
Cornholio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cornholio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornholio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamanula.
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!
Kamanula scoring well with a low kick there.
Cornholio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamanula explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cornholio fails with the takedown.
Kamanula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cornholio moves out of range as Kamanula throws a body kick.
Kamanula moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamiwe Kamanula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cornholio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamanula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamanula connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornholio clinches up with Kamanula and pushes him back against the cage.
Cornholio has Kamanula pressed against the cage, preventing Kamanula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamanula throws an elbow but misses.
Kamanula wants to get back to striking at distance but Cornholio won't allow it.
Cornholio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cornholio tries for a takedown but Kamanula manages to get underhooks.
Cornholio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kamanula is trying to break the clinch but Cornholio has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamanula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamanula putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cornholio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cornholio missing with knees to the body.
Kamanula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cornholio keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kamanula - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamanula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamanula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamanula.
Kamanula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamanula moves out of range of the body kick from Cornholio.
Kamanula throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamanula.
Kamanula misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornholio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornholio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kamanula tenderised Cornholio's leg. Cornholio is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamanula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornholio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kamanula.
Kamanula clinches up against the cage.
Cornholio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cornholio wants the takedown. Kamanula is fighting it off but Cornholio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kamanula's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornholio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamanula's head.
Cornholio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cornholio is stalling in the full guard.
Kamanula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tamiwe Kamanula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornholio being controlled here momentarily.
Cornholio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamanula has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cornholio has passed into side control.
Kamanula sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kamanula wants to improve his position but Cornholio is controlling well.
Cornholio working over Kamanula with some ground and pound. Kamanula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cornholio throws a strike but Kamanula avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamanula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Great Cornholio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornholio content to stall in guard here.
Cornholio lands a couple of elbows.
Kamanula keeping full guard, as Cornholio tries to pass.
Cornholio is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamanula has wrist control.
Cornholio landing with the ground and pound.
Kamanula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cornholio is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamiwe Kamanula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamanula 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamiwe Kamanula!
After winning the bout, Tamiwe Kamanula 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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