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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elite Standup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elite Standup!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standup misses with a looping right.
Standup misses the shot to the body.
Standup has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Michaels finds it's way round the side to connect with Standup's head.
It looks like Elite Standup has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Standup has eaten all the pies!
Michaels defending well as Standup loads up on a big left hand.
Michaels lands a nice looking body shot.
Elite Standup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standup looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Standup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Standup takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michaels drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Standup's head, knocking him out cold! Michaels is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Michaels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Mccaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Mccaughan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Mccaughan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccaughan dives in and grabs Bader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bader pushes down on Mccaughan's head and hops out.
Bader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bader thuds his shin into the meat of Mccaughan's side.
Good standup being displayed there by Bader as he connects with a hook.
Bader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bader lands a nice looking body kick.
Mccaughan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bader finds it's way round the side to connect with Mccaughan's head.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mccaughan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccaughan is trying to drag Bader to the mat but Bader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mccaughan.
Mccaughan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bader.
Bader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bader presses Mccaughan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mccaughan looks gassed!
Bader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccaughan.
Mccaughan being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader lands a left hand.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bader gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bader lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Eric Mccaughan has been cut.
Bader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bader lands a damaging elbow.
Bader lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Bader.
Mccaughan is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bader obliges.
Bader lands a body punch.
Bader works on Mccaughan's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader drops Mccaughan with a big knee straight up the middle! Mccaughan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Mccaughan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Bader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mccaughan. Mccaughan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mccaughan seems to have recovered his senses.
Mccaughan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bader wants it to stay on the feet.
Bader has closed the distance and engaged Mccaughan in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccaughan.
Bader misses with a knee to the head.
Bader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mccaughans head.
Bader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bader seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mccaughan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mccaughan has had enough of the clinch but Bader keeps him there for the moment.
Mccaughan wants a takedown but no success here.
Bader prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bader throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bader gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mccaughan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bader clinches.
Bader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bader is pressed up against the cage. Mccaughan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bader down to the mat. Bader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mccaughan throws a leg kick
and Bader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gravis Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bader rushes Mccaughan and presses him up against the cage.
Bader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mccaughan backwards.
Mccaughan dodges an elbow strike from Bader.
A short right from Bader on the inside.
Bader dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bader lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bader scores with a shot to the side of Mccaughan's head.
Mccaughan avoids the elbow strike from Bader, against the cage.
Mccaughan has Bader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mccaughan backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader is pressed up against the cage. Mccaughan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bader down to the mat. Bader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Bader.
Bader keeps Mccaughan at a distance using the push kick.
Jab, jab by Bader - just one landing.
Bader lands a two punch combo.
Bader misses with the combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bader!
Mccaughan tries for a takedown but Bader circles away easily
and Bader counters with a nice body kick.
Bader lands a really nice looking cross but Mccaughan seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader connects with a right hand. Mccaughan shakes it off.
Bader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mccaughan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bader has Mccaughan up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Mccaughan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bader thuds a left hand into Mccaughan's body.
Bader lands a jab to Mccaughan's midsection.
Mccaughan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bader swivels and escapes.
Bader moves into the clinch successfully.
Gravis Bader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Bader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bader lands an elbow that stopped Mccaughan in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Bader on the inside.
Mccaughan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mccaughan being controlled against the cage.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Mccaughan's takedown attempt.
Bader landing knees to the head.
Mccaughan is working for takedown but Bader is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mccaughan.
Mccaughan is breathing heavily.
Bader lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bader.
Bader scores with a shoulder strike.
Bader leaning against his opponent.
Mccaughan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bader scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader is pushing Mccaughan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Bader.
Bader lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bader slowing the pace effectively.
Bader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mccaughan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bader's defenses.
Bader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mccaughan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bader trying to land knees to the body.
Bader is pressed up against the cage. Mccaughan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bader down to the mat. Bader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bader lands a right hook to the body.
Mccaughan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mccaughan can do to turn this around?
Bader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mccaughan has a takedown stuffed.
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Bader coming out on top.
Bader defending well as Mccaughan loads up on a big left hand.
Bader lands a nice shot to the body.
Bader throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bader, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Bader.
Bader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mccaughan takes a step back to recover.
Mccaughan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a head kick but Mccaughan moves out of range.
Bader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bader connects with a body shot.
Bader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mccaughan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Bader finds it's way through Mccaughan's defenses.
Bader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gravis Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Bader lands.
Mccaughan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bader.
Bader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bader pushes Mccaughan away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bader, as that shot connected.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mccaughan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mccaughan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader scoring well with a low kick there.
Mccaughan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bader is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mccaughan.
Mccaughan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bader. Bader obviously looking to wear him down.
Bader explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mccaughan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mccaughan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bader scores with a punch to the head.
Mccaughan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bader.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mccaughan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bader - the referee stops the clock and Mccaughan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bader. Mccaughan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to de liver by Bader. Beautiful body shot.
Mccaughan moves forwards but Bader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Mccaughan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bader, right into the meat.
Mccaughan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bader cracks Mccaughan with a good jab.
Bader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mccaughan takes a step back to recover.
Bader lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab from Bader.
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bader punishes Mccaughan's body with a nice straight punch.
Mccaughan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mccaughan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mccaughan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bader thuds a left hand into Mccaughan's body.
Mccaughan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader throws a front kick that sends Mccaughan stumbling back into the cage.
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bader works Mccaughan's body with a nice hook.
Mccaughan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mccaughan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bader.
Bader connects with a body shot.
Mccaughan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bader. Bader obviously looking to wear him down.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccaughan.
Bader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Mccaughan with that takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bader. Mccaughan shrugs it off though.
Bader cracks the inside of Mccaughan's front leg.
Bader cracks Mccaughan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bader, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bader.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bader circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bader throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bader connects with a single shot there.
Bader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mccaughan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mccaughan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bader scores with a push kick.
Bader lands a nice shot to the body.
Eric Mccaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mccaughan misses with a takedown
and Bader counters with a right hand to the body.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Mccaughan.
Mccaughan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bader connects with a looping right hand.
Bader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mccaughan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bader.
Bader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bader is looking to wear down Mccaughan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bader sizes up Mccaughan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bader pushes Mccaughan up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccaughan wants a takedown but no success here.
Bader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bader.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bader lands a left hand.
Bader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bader lands an uppercut.
Mccaughan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bader stalling.
Mccaughan jumps guard but Bader stands there with Mccaughan around his waist. Mccaughan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bader gets through Mccaughan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bader lands a big right hand that drops Mccaughan! The killer instinct kicks in and Bader finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bader!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gravis Bader!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Brove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Arson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Brove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Van Arson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brove.
Brove moves into the clinch successfully.
Arson avoiding damage as Brove throws knees to the body.
Brove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brove missing with knees to the body.
Arson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brove misses with an elbow over the top.
Brove lands an elbow that stopped Arson in his tracks for a moment.
Arson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arson avoids a wild elbow strike from Brove.
Arson blocks an elbow strike from Brove.
Brove gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arson.
Neil Brove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Arson.
Brove lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Van Arson has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brove throws an elbow but misses.
Brove gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arson.
Arson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brove prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brove throws an elbow but misses.
Brove tries to land a knee to the head but Arson blocks with his arms.
Arson lands a takedown into guard.
Brove is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arson drops back looking for a leg! Brove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brove manages to kick Arson off! Arson jumps back into Brove's guard.
Brove is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arson is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brove moves in looking to clinch but Arson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brove tries to kick Arson off but Arson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arson trying to control the action but Brove is working from the bottom.
Brove is looking to escape.
Brove is in trouble now - Arson has advanced to mount!
Brove is trying to stand but he's just given Arson his back.
Arson looking to break Brove's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brove remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Arson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brove is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arson gets his way!
Arson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arson looks gassed!
Arson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brove has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brove is trying to get back to his feet but Arson has full control of the position and if anything, Brove has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brove trying to get back to his feet but Arson is in full control for now.
Brove fending off the submission attempt from Arson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brove wants to get back to his feet.
Brove is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Brove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brove instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brove.
Arson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Arson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Arson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arson.
Arson shoots in and drives through. Brove sprawls well.
Arson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brove pinned against the cage. Brove gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neil Brove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Arson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arson.
Arson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brove avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brove doesn't manage to clinch there - Arson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brove defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arson.
Arson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brove swivels and escapes.
Arson is breathing heavily.
Brove throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arson.
Brove stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brove wants it to stay on the feet.
Arson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Arson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brove is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arson moves to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brove controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Arson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brove has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brove trying to get back to his feet but Arson is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Arson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brove is defending well though. Arson let's go of the attempt for now.
Brove trying to get back to his feet but Arson is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brove manages to stand up with Arson still on his back. Eventually Arson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Arson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brove's half guard.
Arson is trying to work for a kimura but Brove is defending well.
Brove wants to get back to his feet.
Arson is looking for a kimura but Brove is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brove manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arson shoots in for a takedown but Brove shows good takedown defense.
Arson shoots in and drives through. Brove sprawls well.
Brove tries to close the distance and clinch but Arson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neil Brove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arson is defended easily by Brove.
Arson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Van Arson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Van Arson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Arson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brove is looking to clinch but Arson is avoiding it.
Arson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brove moves into the clinch.
Arson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neil Brove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Arson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brove throws an elbow but it misses.
Arson dodges an elbow strike from Brove.
Arson blocks an elbow strike from Brove.
Brove lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brove.
Brove lands an elbow inside.
Brove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brove lands a nice elbow.
Arson blocks an elbow strike from Brove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson goes for a takedown attempt but Brove pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brove is looking to clinch but Arson is avoiding it.
Brove gets a clinch.
Arson is trying to drag Brove to the mat but Brove just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brove crunches a lovely knee into Arson's ribcage.
Brove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brove throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arson's brow.
Brove throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arson blocks it with crossed arms.
Brove lands an elbow inside that Arson shrugs off.
Brove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brove scores a nice knee to the body.
Arson blocks an elbow strike.
Brove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brove lands an elbow inside that Arson shrugs off.
That has opened up Van Arson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arson blocks the elbow strike.
Brove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brove throws an elbow but it misses.
Brove lands an elbow just above Arson 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brove lands an elbow inside.
Arson looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brove.
Brove lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brove putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brove pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Neil Brove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brove lands a nice elbow.
Brove lands a nice elbow.
Brove landing knees to the body.
Brove lands a nice knee to the body.
Brove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arson has Brove pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brove manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brove stops a takedown attempt from Arson.
Arson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brove.
Brove with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brove gets underhooks to prevent Arson's takedown attempt.
Brove with a knee to the head.
Brove misses with an elbow over the top.
Arson has Brove pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brove manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Arson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brove tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arson avoids it.
Arson blocks an elbow strike.
Arson managing to block the knees to the body from Brove.
Brove prevents the takedown attempt.
Brove is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brove trying to land knees to the body.
Brove lands a good knee to the midsection. Arson won't want to take too many of those.
Arson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brove prevents it.
Brove throws an elbow but it misses.
Brove tries to land knees in the clinch but Arson avoids the damage to the body.
Brove throws an elbow that misses.
Brove misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arson.
Arson avoids the elbow strike from Brove, against the cage.
Arson tries for a takedown but Brove manages to get underhooks.
Brove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arson avoids the elbow strike from Brove, against the cage.
Arson wants a takedown but no success here.
Neil Brove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brove misses with a knee to the head.
Arson is working for takedown but Brove is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brove lands an elbow just above Arson 's eye.
Arson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brove pushes off an throws an elbow but Arson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brove lands an elbow that stopped Arson in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brove throws an elbow but misses.
Arson looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brove.
Arson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brove lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brove.
Arson avoids the elbow strike from Brove, against the cage.
Brove with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brove is pressed up against the cage. Arson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brove down to the mat. Brove avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brove.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Brove showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecander Fein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Forgotten. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alecander Fein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fein wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson tries a low kick but Fein avoids it.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Fein avoids them all with ease.
Fein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fein throws out a powerful jab.
Fein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fein slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a jab.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Fein saw that one coming.
Simpson lunges at Fein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fein's hand.
Fein lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simpson throws out a loose jab but Fein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fein tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Alecander Fein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Fein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Fein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson throws a right hand that Fein ducks under and follows up with a left that Fein also avoids with ease.
Fein misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
Simpson connects with the punch.
Fein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alecander Fein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Fein throws a combination that misses
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson scores with a jab. Fein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Fein.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fein misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fein swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Fein with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fein throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Fein fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
Fein is breathing heavily.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fein is rocked!
Gunner Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Fein! He's out on his feet! Simpson rushes in and drops Fein with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunner Simpson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machuchin Dillon (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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164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Eastman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Machuchin Dillon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Dillon misses.
Eastman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eastman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillon misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Eastman.
Eastman moves out of range of the strikes.
Eastman sends Dillon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Eastman is motioning to the referee to let Dillon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dillon is rocked!
Eastman misses with an uppercut.
Dillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Eastman finish him?
Eastman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillon ducks under a wild hook from Eastman.
Dillon seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillon throws an overhand right that lands on Eastman's shoulder, as Eastman tries to avoid the shot.
Eastman tries to bum rush Dillon with a series of wild strikes but Dillon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillon missing with a left hand there. Eastman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eastman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machuchin Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eastman moves out of range as Dillon strikes.
Eastman drops Dillon with a beautiful combination! Dillon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Eastman is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman scores with a jab to the body.
Dillon looks gassed!
Eastman lands with a good body shot.
Dillon misses with an uppercut. Eastman saw that one coming.
Eastman drops Dillon with a naaaaasty hook - Dillon is in real trouble here! Eastman dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Eastman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bongwater might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bongwater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bongwater 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.
Coon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bongwater manages to get himself to full guard.
Bongwater has his feet on Coon's thighs here. He's pushed Coon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Coon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bud Bongwater!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pounding Ground (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's entrance music is King Without A Crown by Matisyahu. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pounding Ground!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Ground shoots in.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Ground saw that one coming.
Ground dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ground misses the jab.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ground tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Ground.
Ground missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ground throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ground drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels tries to buck Ground off but Ground is having none of it.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Ground drags him back down.
Daniels prevents Ground from moving into mount.
Ground prevents Daniels from escaping the position.
Ground tries to score with some ground and pound. Daniels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ground working away.
Ground wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground tries to advance to mount but Daniels instead regains half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ground throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Samuel Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels slips a jab from Ground.
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Ground swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ground takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Ground.
Ground scores with a nice strike.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ground looks gassed!
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Ground's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ground.
Daniels lands a head kick!
Daniels rushes Ground and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has Ground pressed against the cage.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ground's face.
Ground takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Daniels.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Ground goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ground's face.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Ground's ribcage.
Daniels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ground is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pounding Ground.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daniels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ground.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
A knee to the head by Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Ground tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ground goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
Daniels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Ground's takedown attempt.
Daniels lands an elbow inside that Ground shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels taking a breather.
Ground looking for a takedown.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Ground is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Daniels to work.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Ground's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Daniels.
Ground tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels crunches a lovely knee into Ground's ribcage.
Ground can't get the takedown.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ground looking for a takedown.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels is stalling here.
Daniels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Ground is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels lands an elbow inside that Ground shrugs off.
Daniels lands an elbow inside that Ground shrugs off.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ground.
Daniels has Ground pressed against the cage.
Ground tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels lands a nice knee to the body.
Daniels landing knees to the body.
Daniels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ground drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ground is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Ground is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ground tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ground on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ground fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Ground keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ground looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ground on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ground 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.
Ground takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daniels.
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!
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daniels is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Daniels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Ground has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Ground down.
Daniels rushes Ground and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels landing knees to the head.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels pushes off an throws an elbow but Ground leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daniels throws an elbow but misses.
Ground is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pounding Ground.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Ground drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Ground gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
Ground wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels lands an elbow just above Ground 's eye.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Ground tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniels controlling the action here for a moment.
Daniels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ground tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ground's face.
Samuel Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ground looking for a takedown.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Ground drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ground throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Ground takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniels is looking to clinch but Ground is avoiding it.
Ground shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ground showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to kick Ground off but Ground keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ground lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ground postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniels looks a forlorn figure.
Daniels is bucking up trying to escape but Ground cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Daniels dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ground lands with a cross.
Samuel Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ground lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Ground on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ground throws a sloppy body shot
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ground's calf.
Ground takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Ground.
Ground takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daniels throws a head kick that Ground semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daniels forces Ground back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ground is keeping busy.
Ground's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Ground in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Daniels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ground up against the cage.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Ground's ribcage. Ground let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Daniels lands a knee to the body.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Ground changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Ground shoots in.
Samuel Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pounding Ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels defending well as Ground loads up on a big left hand.
Ground takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Ground circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ground shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Ground throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Ground has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ground keeps the fight on the outside.
Ground pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels throws out a powerful jab.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ground swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ground swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daniels darts in and clinches Ground up against the cage.
Ground goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniels stalling the fight.
Ground takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ground wants a takedown but no success here.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daniels scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice elbow.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Ground takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ground drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels lands an elbow inside.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ground's defenses.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ground.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Daniels is trying to stall.
Daniels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Daniels.
Daniels with a knee to the head.
Daniels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ground can do to turn this around?
Ground has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ground goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ground on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ground takes a step back to recover.
Daniels cracks Ground with a good jab.
Pounding Ground has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daniels controls Ground momentarily but Ground frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Daniels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean ORiordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Anfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anfield has chosen Ecuador as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean ORiordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Anfield!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORiordan tries to clinch there but Anfield circles away.
ORiordan misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Anfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anfield lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
ORiordan keeping moving, preventing Anfield from controlling successfully.
ORiordan wants to stand up but Anfield is controlling him.
ORiordan keeping moving, preventing Anfield from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORiordan looking to control.
ORiordan wants to stand up but Anfield is controlling him.
Anfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anfield wants to control from the top but ORiordan keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ORiordan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anfield circles away quickly and effectively.
ORiordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anfield to score with a decent uppercut.
ORiordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ORiordan misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anfield loads up on a big right hand but ORiordan slips the punch.
Anfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ORiordan.
ORiordan looks to land a right hand but Anfield moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anfield.
Anfield with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from ORiordan.
Some wild striking there from ORiordan.
Sean ORiordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ORiordan is breathing heavily.
Anfield doesn't manage to clinch there - ORiordan circles away.
Anfield lands a slapping body shot.
ORiordan takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Anfield coming out on top.
Anfield with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ORiordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Anfield lands a jab.
Anfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. ORiordan sprawls well initially but Anfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Anfield is pressing down on ORiordan's thigh, looking to free his foot. ORiordan is holding on for now.
Anfield 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.
ORiordan won't allow Anfield to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anfield prevents ORiordan from standing back up.
Anfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ORiordan defending well though.
ORiordan is refusing to be controlled, as Anfield sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming ORiordan to the mat! ORiordan manages to get full guard.
Anfield 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Anfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ORiordan throws out the jab.
ORiordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anfield.
No luck for Anfield with that takedown attempt.
Anfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Sean ORiordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ORiordan tries to clinch up
so Anfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anfield throwing strikes from guard but ORiordan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anfield trying to control the position from guard on top but ORiordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ORiordan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ORiordan tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anfield stopping the sweep attempt from ORiordan.
Anfield trying to control but ORiordan is working from the bottom.
Anfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ORiordan is keeping the position for now.
Anfield trying to control but ORiordan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
No luck for Anfield with that takedown attempt.
ORiordan thuds a left hand into Anfield's body.
Anfield is breathing heavily.
ORiordan moves into range and clinches up with Anfield.
ORiordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anfield.
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
ORiordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ORiordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anfields head.
ORiordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ORiordan lands a shoulder strike.
ORiordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan clinches up against the cage.
ORiordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
Anfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ORiordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sean ORiordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Anfield.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from ORiordan.
ORiordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anfields head.
ORiordan works on Anfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Anfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ORiordan walks away with a smile on his face. Anfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ORiordan lands a big shot that drops Anfield! Can he finish him?
Anfield is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Anfield has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ORiordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
ORiordan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anfield's guard.
ORiordan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ORiordan is aware though and is defending well.
ORiordan stands up from Anfield's guard - ORiordan perhaps looking for a knockout.
A shot to the body from ORiordan misses
and Anfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORiordan leaves Anfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ORiordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
ORiordan tries to clinch but Anfield is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean ORiordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Anfield's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ORiordan stuns Anfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ORiordan moves in looking to clinch but Anfield pushes him off.
ORiordan digs a good body shot into Anfield's ribs.
ORiordan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Anfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ORiordan.
ORiordan misses with a double jab.
ORiordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anfield.
Anfield swats away the attempt to clinch by ORiordan.
ORiordan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from ORiordan finds it's target.
Johnny Anfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ORiordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Anfield circles away.
ORiordan forces Anfield back against the cage and clinches.
Anfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ORiordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Anfield jumps guard but ORiordan stands there with Anfield around his waist. Anfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORiordan lands a shot to the body.
ORiordan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anfield.
A right hand to the body from ORiordan.
ORiordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ORiordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sean ORiordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Anfield.
ORiordan lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by ORiordan.
Anfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from ORiordan.
Anfield fails to pull guard.
ORiordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anfield lands in his opponent's guard.
ORiordan pushes Anfield off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ORiordan tries to clinch up but Anfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Anfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ORiordan sprawls well. ORiordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anfield gets slowly back to his feet.
ORiordan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by ORiordan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anfield shoots in for a double leg but ORiordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ORiordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ORiordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORiordan tries to clinch but Anfield moves out of range.
ORiordan throws a combination. Anfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
ORiordan wants to clinch.
ORiordan cracks Anfield with a good jab.
ORiordan gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anfield takes a shot to the head.
ORiordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ORiordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
ORiordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
ORiordan slowing the pace effectively.
ORiordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
ORiordan scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORiordan.
ORiordan cracks Anfield with a nice body shot.
ORiordan effectively controlling the action here.
ORiordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anfield can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORiordan.
ORiordan stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ORiordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ORiordan as Anfield tries to tie him up.
ORiordan lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORiordan.
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
ORiordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from ORiordan as the two fighters clinch.
ORiordan cracks Anfield with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for ORiordan.
A right handed body shot lands from ORiordan.
A nice right hand lands inside from ORiordan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from ORiordan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from ORiordan.
ORiordan manages to break the clinch.
Anfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean ORiordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ORiordan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean ORiordan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Taurosevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lenny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Convoy. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Lenny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mariuz Taurosevicius!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurosevicius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lenny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lenny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurosevicius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taurosevicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lenny avoids the head kick by Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mick Lenny has been cut.
Lenny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lenny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurosevicius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurosevicius can pounce on him.
Taurosevicius misses with a head kick.
Taurosevicius throws a leg kick which misses Lenny's front leg but catches the back leg as Lenny tries to avoid it.
Lenny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurosevicius.
Lenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurosevicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurosevicius throws a shot from downtown. Lenny moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Taurosevicius.
Lenny scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taurosevicius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lenny throws out a loose jab but Taurosevicius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lenny slips a jab and a cross from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurosevicius thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius misses with the combination.
Taurosevicius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lenny circles away quickly and effectively.
Taurosevicius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taurosevicius throws a low kick but Lenny avoids it.
Taurosevicius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taurosevicius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurosevicius throws a leg kick which misses Lenny's front leg but catches the back leg as Lenny tries to avoid it.
Lenny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurosevicius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lenny to the mat! Lenny manages to get full guard.
Taurosevicius trying to control but Lenny is working from the bottom.
Lenny keeping full guard, as Taurosevicius tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taurosevicius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lenny wants to stand but Taurosevicius is controlling the position.
Taurosevicius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taurosevicius preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taurosevicius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taurosevicius lands a two punch combo.
Lenny misses with a wild combination.
Taurosevicius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taurosevicius somewhat.
Taurosevicius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mick Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariuz Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a front kick aimed at Lenny's knee but Lenny avoids it well.
Lenny throws the left hand but Taurosevicius avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariuz Taurosevicius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Lenny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taurosevicius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lenny counters with a left and a right that stings Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a chopping leg kick but Lenny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lenny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurosevicius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lenny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurosevicius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurosevicius thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Taurosevicius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lenny checks a low kick from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lenny counters with a nice uppercut.
Mariuz Taurosevicius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurosevicius fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Lenny.
Lenny throws a series of punches but Taurosevicius moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Lenny does no damage.
Taurosevicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mick Lenny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenny fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taurosevicius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lenny counters with a nice uppercut.
Lenny throws a big shot that misses.
Lenny misses with a hook. Taurosevicius ducked under it nicely.
Mariuz Taurosevicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taurosevicius avoids the body shot from Lenny.
Lenny misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurosevicius.
Lenny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurosevicius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lenny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurosevicius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny misses with a two punch combination.
Taurosevicius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lenny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taurosevicius scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a leg kick which misses Lenny's front leg but catches the back leg as Lenny tries to avoid it.
Lenny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taurosevicius is defended easily by Lenny.
Taurosevicius throws a nice looking combination but Lenny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius's corner calls for a 1-2. Taurosevicius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lenny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lenny scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taurosevicius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taurosevicius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lenny circles away quickly and effectively.
Lenny throws a jab when Taurosevicius was well out of range.
Mariuz Taurosevicius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurosevicius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Lenny blocks the leg kick.
Lenny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurosevicius.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taurosevicius!
Nice defenses there by Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius looks to land a body kick but Lenny moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurosevicius moves away.
Taurosevicius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lenny slaps away a takedown attempt from Taurosevicius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lenny stuffs the takedown attempt from Taurosevicius. Taurosevicius gets slowly back to his feet.
Mick Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariuz Taurosevicius.
Lenny moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taurosevicius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurosevicius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lenny counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some wild striking there from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius takes a swing at Lenny's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariuz Taurosevicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mick Lenny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius dips to his left and cracks Lenny with an uppercut!
Taurosevicius misses with a jab to the body
and Lenny counters with a left and a right that stings Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Lenny blocks the low kick.
Taurosevicius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lenny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurosevicius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lenny just misses with a punch to the body.
Lenny misses with a wild combination.
Taurosevicius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lenny's waist but Lenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taurosevicius off to one side.
Taurosevicius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taurosevicius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurosevicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lenny ducks under a wild hook from Taurosevicius.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taurosevicius, right into the meat.
Taurosevicius throws the left hand but Lenny avoids the punch easily.
Taurosevicius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lenny tries to avoid it but Taurosevicius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lenny to the ground. Lenny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Lenny finds it's way through Taurosevicius's defenses.
Lenny lands a jab to Taurosevicius's midsection.
Lenny misses with a few strikes there.
Lenny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurosevicius was well out of range. Poor timing from Lenny.
Lenny connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lenny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Taurosevicius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius fails with a takedown attempt.
Mick Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariuz Taurosevicius.
Taurosevicius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lenny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurosevicius swinging wildly here.
Taurosevicius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lenny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurosevicius walks into a jab.
Lenny smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Taurosevicius.
Lenny dodges the punch combination from Taurosevicius.
Lenny lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Taurosevicius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurosevicius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lenny.
Taurosevicius tries to bum rush Lenny with a series of wild strikes but Lenny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taurosevicius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lenny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lenny misses with a body shot.
Taurosevicius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lenny.
Taurosevicius throws a big shot that misses.
Lenny connects with the punch.
Lenny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taurosevicius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lenny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taurosevicius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lenny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lenny finds it's way through Taurosevicius's defenses.
Taurosevicius misses with a hook. Lenny ducked under it nicely.
Taurosevicius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lenny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lenny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taurosevicius throws a combination that misses
and Lenny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Lenny misses.
Taurosevicius misses with a wild combination.
Taurosevicius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Lenny.
Well Taurosevicius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariuz Taurosevicius!
Mariuz Taurosevicius is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: E-17 "Deep". Mark Berry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Berry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Harvey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey looks to throw the jab but Berry is out of range.
Berry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berry throws a big shot that misses.
Berry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
A left and a right from Berry both land. Nice combination.
Berry moves into range and clinches up with Harvey.
A short left from Berry.
Harvey is trying to break the clinch but Berry is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Berry - that landed with a thud.
Berry lands with a left to the head.
Harvey wants to stall.
Harvey has Berry pressed against the cage.
Berry is struggling to control the position.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Berry holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Berry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berry is pressed up against the cage. Harvey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berry down to the mat. Berry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berry was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Berry misses with a few strikes there.
Brian Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey fails to land with a series of punches.
Berry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Berry misses.
Berry staying out of range there.
Berry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berry manages to avoid it.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berry rather than just go for the knockout.
Berry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a body shot
and Berry counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Berry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Berry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berry scores with a shot to the body.
Berry scores with a jab. Harvey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harvey misses with a takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a three punch combo that has Harvey backing up. Harvey nods at Berry to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Harvey.
Harvey looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harvey's head backwards.
Harvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvey misses with a body punch
and Berry counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey fails to land the takedown.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Berry finish him?
Harvey is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Berry cracks Harvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Berry saw that one coming.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Berry's shoulder, as Berry tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Berry avoids it well.
Berry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harvey on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Berry.
Harvey takes one on the button.
Berry darts in and clinches Harvey up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry stalling.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Berry controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Berry.
Harvey has Berry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Berry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Harvey.
Berry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Berry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berry scores with a shot to the side of Harvey's head.
Berry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berry lands with a right to the head.
Berry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harvey looking for a takedown.
Harvey tries to work over Berry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berry avoiding damage.
Harvey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harvey.
Berry prevents Harvey from breaking the clinch.
Harvey looking to stall.
Berry is pushing Harvey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a shoulder strike.
Harvey has a couple of punches blocked by Berry.
Berry lands with a short shot to the head.
Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harvey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Berry lands a shot to the body.
Berry stalling.
Harvey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harvey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berry's elbow.
Berry has Harvey pushed against the cage.
Harvey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berry prevents it.
Harvey tries to break free but Berry pushes him back against the cage.
Harvey has Berry pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harvey blocks the body kick.
Harvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berry tries to avoid it but Harvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berry to the ground. Berry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
Berry misses with an uppercut. Harvey saw that one coming.
Berry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berry, as that shot connected.
Harvey misses with a double jab
and Berry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey throws a jab when Berry was well out of range.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey walks into a jab.
Berry with a nice cross.
Harvey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harvey misses with a double jab
enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab.
Berry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harvey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harvey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harvey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berry ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Berry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively.
Berry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey takes a swing at Berry's ribcage but misses.
Harvey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey misses with a hook. Berry ducked under it nicely.
Berry lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berry, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Berry does it's job there.
Berry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mark Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berry throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Harvey colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Berry as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Harvey is left battered and dazed whilst Berry and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Berry!
Mark Berry retains his bantamweight title!
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