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Hilo 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin throws a series of punches but Anywhere avoids them all with ease.
Anywhere looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anywhere moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anywhere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anywhere misses with the combination.
Carwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anywhere scores with a head kick. Carwin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Hector Carwin has been cut.
Carwin throws a right hand that Anywhere ducks under and follows up with a left that Anywhere also avoids with ease.
Anywhere wants to slow Carwin down by chopping away at his legs.
Carwin blocks a head kick by Anywhere.
Carwin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anywhere misses with the combination.
Mr Anywhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anywhere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Anywhere misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere throws a hook but Carwin blocks it.
Anywhere throws a nice head kick!
Anywhere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carwin swinging wildly here.
Carwin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anywhere is out of range.
A head kick from Anywhere lands but Carwin takes it in his stride.
Anywhere misses with a head kick.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carwin misses with a body shot.
Anywhere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anywhere throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Carwin stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Anywhere follows into mount!
Carwin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anywhere stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Carwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Anywhere finish him?
Carwin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Anywhere Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Carwin is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Anywhere!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Marx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene tries to clinch but Marx is having none of it.
Greene clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greene.
Greene drags the fight down to the ground.
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marx defends well.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx stays in close to Greene's body and controls the position.
Marx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marx won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Marx from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Greene seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marx passes into side control.
Greene sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greene manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Marx defends easily.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
Greene working for a triangle but Marx defends it easily.
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marx is aware though and is defending well.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marx passes into half guard.
Greene gets full guard.
Marx trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx looking to pass the guard.
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marx is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.
Greene tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marx presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marx sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marx in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Marx lands a heavy elbow.
Marx lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marx controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marx lands a heavy elbow.
Marx prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Marx lands a heavy elbow.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Marx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Greene sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marx in particular looking to stall.
Marx uses his free foot to push down on Greene's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lou Marx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marx lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Greene darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greene trying to pass the guard but Marx defending well.
Greene is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is trying to work for a kimura but Marx is defending well.
Greene 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene.
Greene is looking to advance position but Marx won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene wants to advance to full mount but Marx doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Greene has gone for a leg lock! Marx slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greene's guard.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily.
Marx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Marx defends easily.
Marx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marx scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greene throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marx escapes and throws Greene's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Greene takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Greene regains half guard.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Greene tries to roll over but Marx keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Marx slips an elbow through the middle.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marx passes into side control.
Greene is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marx controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lou Marx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Marx darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Marx is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marx uses his free foot to push down on Greene's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greene.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx controlling the pace for now.
Greene manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx drops an elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marx pulls his head out easily.
Marx slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marx in particular looking to stall.
Marx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Marx 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.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marx pulls his head out easily.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Marx is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clark Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lou Marx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily.
Marx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Marx defends easily.
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Greene misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marx misses with a double jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greene enables Marx to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greene manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Marx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marx has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marx controls the pace.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Marx defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marx slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marx moves into full mount! Greene won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Marx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marx 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Marx!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuuichi Toda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bankowski comes into the arena with Rocket Man blaring out of the sound system. Ryuuichi Toda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryuuichi Toda!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankowski loads up on a big right hand but Toda slips the punch.
Bankowski tries to clinch but Toda is having none of it.
Bankowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toda dives in and grabs Bankowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bankowski pushes down on Toda's head and hops out.
Bankowski cracks Toda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bankowski sprawls well. Bankowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toda gets slowly back to his feet.
Bankowski looks to land a right hand but Toda moved out of range.
Bankowski gets caught napping as Toda dives in and scores a takedown. Bankowski manages to retain guard.
Bankowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toda gets to his feet - Bankowski follows without any prompting.
Toda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankowski is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bankowski is looking to escape.
Toda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bankowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Toda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bankowski throws a shot from downtown. Toda moves away and avoids it.
Bankowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bankowski throws an overhand right that lands on Toda's shoulder, as Toda tries to avoid the shot.
Toda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Toda.
Bankowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toda moves away from the strike by Bankowski.
Toda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bankowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuuichi Toda.
Bankowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Bankowski.
Toda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bankowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toda somewhat.
Bankowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Toda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toda keeps trying to improve his position.
Bankowski tries to stand but Toda is controlling his head.
Toda is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bankowski is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski wants to stand but Toda is controlling his arm.
Bankowski stands up and beckons Toda to his feet.
Toda goes for a double leg but Bankowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bankowski continues to drive forward.
Bankowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toda fails with the takedown.
Toda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bankowski throws out a powerful jab.
Bankowski tries to clinch up but Toda circles away and keeps his distance.
Toda fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bankowski misses the target.
Toda shoots in but no luck this time.
Bankowski throwing a counter right hand but Toda manages to avoid it.
Toda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bankowski throws a hook to the side of Toda's head but Toda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bankowski.
No luck for Toda with that takedown attempt.
Toda throws a body shot but no joy.
Bankowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toda lands in his opponent's guard.
Toda gets to his feet. Bankowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bankowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Toda scores with a hook to the body. Bankowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toda swings for the body but Bankowski moves out of range.
Bankowski scores with a jab to the head.
Toda slips under a jab from Bankowski.
Toda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bankowski.
Toda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Toda.
Bankowski misses with an uppercut. Toda saw that one coming.
Toda's coach down at Heart Cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Toda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ryuuichi Toda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toda.
Toda jabs Bankowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankowski as he avoids it easily.
Toda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toda moves out of range of the strikes.
Toda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morys Bankowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Toda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Toda.
Bankowski throws a jab when Toda was well out of range.
Bankowski misses the jab.
Bankowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toda's half guard.
Bankowski wants to stand up but Toda has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bankowski blocks the strikes from Toda.
Bankowski wants to stand up but Toda has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toda can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Toda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Toda's guard.
Toda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski wants to get up but he can't break Toda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bankowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bankowski.
Toda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toda fails with the takedown.
Bankowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Toda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bankowski wants to stand but Toda is controlling the position.
Toda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bankowski is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toda prevents Bankowski from getting back to his feet.
Toda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toda scores with a takedown into Bankowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toda controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski is working an open guard so Toda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Toda gets caught napping as Bankowski dives in and scores a takedown. Toda manages to retain guard.
Bankowski wants to stand but Toda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bankowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryuuichi Toda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toda lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Toda seems content to control.
Bankowski tries to kick Toda off but Toda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Toda throws a strike but Bankowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Toda pushing down on Bankowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toda decides to stand up.
Toda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bankowski avoids the body shot from Toda.
Bankowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Toda.
Toda slips under a jab.
Toda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuuichi Toda.
Toda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bankowski pinned against the cage. Bankowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Bankowski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuuichi Toda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bankowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Toda looks for a takedown but Bankowski sprawls well.
Bankowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Toda. Toda gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bankowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bankowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Bankowski is going to stand back up.
Toda moves into full guard.
Bankowski gets to his feet. Toda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bankowski is just out of range.
Bankowski feints and as Toda raises his hands in defense, Bankowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toda pulls Bankowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Bankowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bankowski tries to stand but Toda is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bankowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Toda is proving hard to escape from.
Toda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bankowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bankowski wants to get up but he can't break Toda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bankowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bankowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.
Toda ducks under a wild hook from Bankowski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toda.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuuichi Toda.
Bankowski tries to clinch but Toda is having none of it.
Toda lands with an overhand left.
Toda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bankowski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Toda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Toda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Toda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bankowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Toda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bankowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toda somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bankowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bankowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bankowski sprawls well. Bankowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toda gets slowly back to his feet.
Bankowski throws a hook to the side of Toda's head but Toda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bankowski throws a looping overhand right but Toda ducks down to avoid it.
Toda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toda dodges the punch combination from Bankowski.
Bankowski loads up on a big right hand but Toda slips the punch.
Toda slips under a jab.
Toda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bankowski misses with a hook.
Toda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bankowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Toda looks to land a right hand but Bankowski moved out of range.
Bankowski looks to land a combination but Toda avoids it well.
Toda feints the counter takedown.
Bankowski moves in looking to clinch but Toda pushes him off.
Toda defending well as Bankowski loads up on a big left hand.
Toda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toda ducks under a wild hook from Bankowski.
Toda misses with an uppercut. Bankowski saw that one coming.
Bankowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bankowski's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bankowski is trying to stand up here but Toda is controlling him well.
Toda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toda with the ground and pound but Bankowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Toda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bankowski wants to stand and escape but Toda is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morys Bankowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bankowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morys Bankowski!
After winning the bout, Morys Bankowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ralek Baco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralek Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Speed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed wants to slow Baco down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick from Baco lands but Speed takes it in his stride.
Baco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baco.
Speed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baco looking to control.
Baco has his hands on Speed's head, controlling the position.
Speed postures up and lands a big shot to Baco's brow.
Baco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baco trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baco managing to control the position.
Baco controls Speed momentarily but Speed frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Razor Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baco to the ground. Speed is now in Baco's guard.
Baco trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baco's head.
Baco trying to keep a closed guard but Speed is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Speed trying to control the position from guard on top but Baco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Speed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baco to see if he's OK.
Baco wants to control but Speed postures up.
Baco taking a bit of punishment here - Speed scoring with strikes.
Speed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Speed on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Speed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Baco is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Razor Speed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uk has chosen ZHU - Faded (Odesza Remix as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
201 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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24
198 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevor Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uk lands a nice hook to Buck's body. Buck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buck.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Uk checks a leg kick.
Uk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buck is looking to score with low kicks.
Uk tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uk blocks a head kick by Buck.
Buck slips a jab from Uk.
Buck is looking to counter the offense by Uk and move into the clinch.
Uk lands a head shot.
Uk missing with a left hand there. Buck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uk jabs at Buck's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Uk misses the target.
Uk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uk tests Buck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uk throws a lazy right hand but Buck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buck on the side of the head.
Uk throws a body punch but Buck moves out of range.
A cross from Uk lands.
Buck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buck ducks under a wild hook from Uk.
Buck walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Buck misses
and Uk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buck is rocked!
Uk pounces like a tiger and cracks Buck with a vicious hook! Buck is down but not out! Uk follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dong Uk!
In his post fight interview, Dong Uk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graham connects with a looping right hand.
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
Graham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunham should have avoided that one.
Graham swings widly with a right hand
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham swings for the body but Dunham moves out of range.
Dunham looks to throw the jab but Graham is out of range.
Graham swings for the body but Dunham moves out of range.
Dunham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dunham misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Graham. No joy for Dunham on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Dunham uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunham misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham takes a swing at Graham's ribcage but misses.
Graham misses with an uppercut. Dunham saw that one coming.
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
Dunham slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
Dunham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dunham scores with a jab. Graham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dunham looks to throw the jab but Graham is out of range.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graham misses the shot to the body.
Graham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunham misses its target.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Dunham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graham tries to bum rush Dunham with a series of wild strikes but Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Dunham misses.
Dunham swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Dunham has been working on his balance at Spartan MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Graham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Dunham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham's half guard.
Dunham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graham tries to roll over but Dunham keeps him under control.
Dunham wants to work for an arm triangle but Graham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dunham works his way into side control.
Dunham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graham wants to control but Dunham postures up.
Dunham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunham tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Graham is trying to control Dunham's posture but Dunham avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham is looking for a sweep.
Dunham has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dunham takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
What can Graham do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dunham tries to get the hooks in deep but Graham pushed the leg off.
Graham showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Dunham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graham cracks Dunham with a good jab.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunham throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Graham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunham shoots for a takedown but Graham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graham misses with a looping right.
Dunham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Dunham moves away and avoids it.
Graham moves out of range as Dunham strikes.
Dunham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Nice body punch from Graham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
Dunham looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Graham.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
Graham throws a body punch but Dunham moves out of range.
Dunham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham.
Graham connects with a right hand. Dunham shakes it off.
Dunham misses with a looping right.
Graham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunham counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Graham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graham stops Dunham from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Dunham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Graham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dunham but great work by Graham.
Dunham tries to improve position but can't.
Dunham regains half guard.
Dunham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Graham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is trying to control. Dunham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunham is pressing down on Graham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graham advances to half guard.
Graham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dunham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham trying to control from half guard but Dunham is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graham trying to control the pace.
Graham trying to control the action but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham wants to get back to full guard.
Dunham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dunham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunham regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mason Graham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Graham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunham doesn't seem bothered though.
Graham throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunham swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Good exchange - Graham coming out on top.
Dunham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
Dunham ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
Graham misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Dunham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunham lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham misses with an uppercut.
Graham's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Graham duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
Dunham tests Graham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Graham moves away from the strike by Dunham.
Graham catches Dunham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graham cracks Dunham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Graham there.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunham dodges the punch combination from Graham.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunham misses the target.
Dunham misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Graham misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunham is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Graham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Graham misses.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Graham misses with a right hand
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunham, as that shot connected.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Dunham moved out of range.
Dunham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dunham lands in his opponent's guard.
Dunham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dunham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is looking to take a break and control but Graham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graham is trying to improve his position.
Walter Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dunham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunham tries for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Graham is defending well.
Dunham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Graham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dunham but great work by Graham.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mason Graham.
I think Graham 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mason Graham!
Mason Graham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes to the cage accompanied by Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
163 lbs
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28
169 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor throws a hook but Kaho blocks it.
Kaho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Kaho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaho.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Kaho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaho.
Kaho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Kaho attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Kaho avoids the body shot from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viavao Kaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Kaho on that attempt.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Kaho moved out of range nicely.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Kaho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Kaho defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Kaho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaho shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor misses the jab.
Kaho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaho attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaho attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaho tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Kaho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Kaho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaho with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Kaho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor throws a body punch but Kaho moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaho dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaho shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaho.
Keith Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Kaho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Kaho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaho seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor keeping hold of Kaho's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaho to get the leverage.
Kaho is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaho seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taylor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaho, into his guard.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor is sitting in close to Kaho's body. Kaho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Taylor is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Taylor is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kaho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viavao Kaho!
An out of breath Viavao Kaho 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Akki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Akki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akki closes the distance and clinches.
Akki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maneno 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.
Akki avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akki manages to avoid it.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Akki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Akki to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Akki is just out of range.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno digs a good hook to Akki's body.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Akki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno lands a jab to Akki's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body
enabling Akki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Akki throws a quick counter head kick but Maneno was just out of range.
Akki lands a really nice looking cross but Maneno seems unphased.
Akki avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akki.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Akki is looking to clinch.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maneno misses with a hook. Akki ducked under it nicely.
Akki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno moves out of range of the body kick.
Akki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boston MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Akki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Akki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akki clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maneno.
Akki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Akki slips the punch.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Akki's head back.
Akki takes one on the button.
Maneno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Akki.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno throws a hook but Akki blocks it.
Akki has closed the distance and engaged Maneno in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akki keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Akki lands a nice shot to the body.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akki prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Akki pushes him back against the cage.
Akki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Akki sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akki lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
Maneno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Maneno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Akki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Akki misses.
Akki moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akki. That one must have hurt.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akki on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akki throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Akki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akki throws a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Akki tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akki on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Akki misses.
Akki is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Akki moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akki.
Akki scores with a nice right hand.
Akki misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Akki misses with an uppercut.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akki misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno throws a body punch but Akki moves out of range.
Akki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Akki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akki drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maneno lands a nice shot that snaps Akki's head back.
Akki is rocked!
Maneno drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Akki's head, knocking him out cold! Maneno is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas's entrance music is Coolio - Gangster's Paradise. A fine choice. Wright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Emancipator - First Snow. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Valakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valakas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valakas gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Valakas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Valakas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valakas wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valakas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Wright wants to control but Valakas is keeping him busy.
Valakas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valakas wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in NexGen Fight Team inform me that Wright has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valakas working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Valakas keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wright is pushing down on Valakas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valakas is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valakas has hold of Wright's hands but Wright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valakas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Wright trying to control from Valakas's half guard. Valakas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valakas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valakas 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright cracks Valakas with a solid left hand.
Valakas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wright doesn't defend quickly enough and Valakas has managed to lock this one up! Can Wright escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valakas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabricio Valakas!
Post fight, Fabricio Valakas took to the microphone: 'Yes my friends, see the devastation. I am a new fighter! A new man, new everything, I will finish anyone in the world.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out. Sturd Jr has chosen Maino feat. Jadakiss - What Happened as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Boone is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Boone lands but Sturd Jr takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Boone tries to clinch up.
Boone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boone takes the fight into the clinch.
Boone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Boone.
I was talking to Boone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sturd Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sturd Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sturd Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sturd Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sturd Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boone some visible discomfort.
Sturd Jr controls the position.
Boone struggling a bit here.
Boone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boone defending against the ground and pound.
Boone is letting Sturd Jr control him for a moment.
Sturd Jr working away.
Sturd Jr taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sturd Jr working away.
Sturd Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sturd Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sturd Jr scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr is working Boone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sturd Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sturd Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sturd Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boone down.
Sturd Jr is putting a hurting on Boone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boone is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Sturd Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr cracks Boone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Sturd Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sturd Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sturd Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sturd Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr lands an elbow.
Sturd Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Boone is letting Sturd Jr control him for a moment.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr tried to score with a low kick but Boone checks it.
Boone tries to clinch up but Sturd Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSturd Jr.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boone fakes the leg kick and cracks Sturd Jr in the body.
Boone clinches.
Sturd Jr is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boone looking to throw knees to the head but Sturd Jr is blocking nicely.
Sturd Jr successfully pulls guard.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing Boone from standing up.
Sturd Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr content to stall in guard here.
Sturd Jr distracts Boone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boone keeping full guard, as Sturd Jr tries to pass.
Sturd Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boone wants to sweep here but Sturd Jr controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sturd Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sturd Jr is continuing to stall.
Sturd Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Boone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sturd Jr dives into side control.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Sturd Jr drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boone is trying to control Sturd Jr's posture but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Boone wants to get back to his feet.
Sturd Jr is staying tight to Boone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jason Sturd Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sturd Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone taking a bit of punishment here - Sturd Jr scoring with strikes.
Boone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boone is pushing Sturd Jr's head away, looking to escape. Sturd Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr scores with punches from side control.
Sturd Jr takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Check out the look on Sturd Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boone is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sturd Jr is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sturd Jr lands a head kick!
Boone blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Boone's head back.
Boone lands a head kick!
Sturd Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boone.
A clash of legs there as Boone blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Boone.
An inside leg kick from Sturd Jr misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Boone moves out of range.
Boone tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boone misses with a low kick.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Boone avoids it.
Boone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sturd Jr.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boone sets himself, and Sturd Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Boone avoids it this time.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Boone avoids it.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Boone moves out of range.
Boone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone thows a body kick. Sturd Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturd Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boone throws a head kick but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr maintains the clinch.
Sturd Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Boone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Boone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturd Jr throws a solid leg kick but Boone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sturd Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Boone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Boone is predictable there
and Sturd Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sturd Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boone swats away the attempt to clinch by Sturd Jr.
Boone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Boone tries to clinch up.
Boone moves in looking to clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him off.
Sturd Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Boone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturd Jr won't allow it.
Sturd Jr is leaning against Boone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boone gets underhooks to prevent Sturd Jr's takedown attempt.
Boone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturd Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sturd Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Tyrone Boone has been cut.
Boone misses with an elbow strike.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturd Jr won't allow it.
Sturd Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyrone Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Boone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Boone tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Boone pushes Sturd Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not.
Sturd Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Boone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boone misses with an elbow strike.
Sturd Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boone walks away with a smile on his face. Sturd Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Boone counters with a good low kick that Sturd Jr was not able to check.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
A jab from Sturd Jr finds it's way through Boone's defenses.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Boone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sturd Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Sturd Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Boone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sturd Jr checks the leg kick.
Boone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Boone blocks it.
Boone staying out of range there.
Boone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boone throws an elbow but it misses.
Sturd Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone scores a nice knee to the body.
Sturd Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Boone.
Boone tries a knee to the head but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr avoids the elbow strike from Boone, against the cage.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Boone.
Boone lands an elbow inside.
Boone misses with an elbow strike.
Tyrone Boone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boone gets underhooks to prevent Sturd Jr's takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Boone lands an elbow inside that Sturd Jr shrugs off.
Boone misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Sturd Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Sturd Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boone after a bit of a struggle.
Sturd Jr blocks an elbow strike from Boone.
Boone is trying to break the clinch but Sturd Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Sturd Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Boone.
Sturd Jr fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Boone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Boone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sturd Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sturd Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturd Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sturd Jr pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sturd Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boone misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Boone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sturd Jr lands with a straight right. Boone didn't see that one coming.
Sturd Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boone's head.
Sturd Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boone on the side of the head.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boone looks to land a body kick but Sturd Jr moved away.
Boone scores with a leg kick.
Boone slips a straight right by Sturd Jr.
It appears Boone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sturd Jr lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boone.
Boone rushes Sturd Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sturd Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Tyrone Boone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Boone blocks the leg kick.
Boone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sturd Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Boone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sturd Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Boone.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sturd Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boone tries a knee to the head but Sturd Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Sturd Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Boone.
Boone tries to land a knee to the head but Sturd Jr blocks with his arms.
Sturd Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sturd Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone wanted to stand there but Sturd Jr had control of the position.
Sturd Jr pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone wants to get up but he can't break Sturd Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Boone wants to get up but he can't break Sturd Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Sturd Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Boone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boone's calf.
Crunch! Boone slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Boone moved away.
Boone checks a leg kick nicely.
Boone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sturd Jr wants to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch position.
Boone tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Boone lands with a kick to the temple. Sturd Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boone tries to clinch up
and Boone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Boone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Boone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturd Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sturd Jr.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr has managed to clinch.
Boone missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boone.
Sturd Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Boone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sturd Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Boone is trying to break the clinch but Sturd Jr is controlling him.
Boone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sturd Jr's brow.
Sturd Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Boone.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr! Jason Sturd Jr retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jason Sturd Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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