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DCF Fight Night #2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cerrone Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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18
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronald Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cerrone Clark!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands a front kick.
Clark with a poor takedown
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Clark.
Clark wants to counter with a clinch but Schultz pushes him away.
Schultz scores with a push kick.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schultz walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ronald Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cerrone Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schultz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark feints the counter takedown.
Schultz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schultz shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schultz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schultz throws Clark to one side and escapes!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz.
Schultz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark stalling.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schultz walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Schultz with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark dives in and grabs Schultz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark instigates a clinch.
Clark pulls guard.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schultz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is working an open guard so Schultz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Schultz, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schultz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schultz.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Schultz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Schultz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schultz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schultz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clark sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schultz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schultz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Clark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz wants to control but Clark postures up.
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schultz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Clark keeps moving and retains side control.
Clark wants to stand but Schultz is controlling his arm.
Clark wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Schultz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Clark postures up.
Clark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz struggling a bit here.
Clark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schultz darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Schultz into the cage.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Clark.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schultz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
Clark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cerrone Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Schultz leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schultz scores with a three punch combo!
Schultz shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Schultz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schultz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Clark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.
Ronald Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cerrone Clark.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Schultz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Schultz. Schultz maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clark walks away with a smile on his face. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Schultz dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schultz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schultz breaks from the clinch.
Schultz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schultz shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Schultz jumps guard and drags Clark to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Clark is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Clark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control but Clark is keeping busy.
Schultz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schultz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clark trying to control the hands but Schultz breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz keeps control of the position as Clark tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schultz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Schultz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard comes to the cage accompanied by K9 Justice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
182 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, German Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Madison!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison moves into the clinch successfully.
Madison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Madison blocks an elbow strike from Shephard.
Madison working aggressively here.
Shephard avoids a wild elbow strike from Madison.
Madison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shephard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Madison manages to break the clinch.
Shephard throws a looping overhand right but Madison ducks down to avoid it.
Madison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shephard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shephard swings for the body but Madison moves out of range.
Shephard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison clinches with his opponent.
Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madison throws a series of punches but Shephard moves out of range.
Madison darts in and clinches Shephard up against the cage.
Madison blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison clinches.
Shephard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madison.
Madison misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Shephard.
It looks like Greg Madison has been cut.
Madison blocks a body shot from Shephard.
Madison avoids a wild elbow strike from Shephard.
Madison blocks a body shot from Shephard.
Shephard breaks from the clinch.
Madison wants to clinch.
Shephard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shephard digs a good hook to Madison's body.
Shephard misses with a low kick.
Shephard is looking to land body kicks.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison throws a body shot but no joy.
As Madison backs away, Shephard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Madison closes the distance and pushes Shephard back into the cage.
Madison is looking to control Shephard's arms but Shephard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Madison has his back to the cage.
Shephard misses with a punch to the body.
Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shephard misses with a body shot.
Madison avoids the body shot from Shephard.
Madison clinches up against the cage.
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!
Shephard takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like German Shephard has been cut.
Shephard is stalling here.
Madison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shephard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madison works the jab nicely.
Shephard moves out of range as Madison throws a body kick.
Madison pushes Shephard up against the cage in a clinch.
Madison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Madison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shephard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shephard lands a leg kick that knocks Madison off balance momentarily.
Shephard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Shephard finds it's way through Madison's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Madison.
Madison forces Shephard back against the cage and clinches.
Shephard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shephard keeps Madison at a distance using the push kick.
Madison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madison takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Madison manages to break the clinch.
Madison tried to score with a low kick but Shephard checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shephard lands with a cross.
Madison clinches.
Madison managing to block the knees to the body from Shephard.
Madison blocks a body shot from Shephard.
Madison lands a body shot.
Shephard misses with a punch to the body.
Shephard lands a damaging elbow.
Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shephard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shephard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shephard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shephard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Madison will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Shephard.
Shephard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison moves into the clinch successfully.
Shephard digs a right hand into Madison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madison's gas tank.
Madison breaks the clinch.
German Shephard is winning the standup battle so far.
Madison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
Madison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shephard lands an elbow inside that Madison shrugs off.
Shephard digs a right hand into Madison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madison's gas tank.
Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shephard misses with a low kick.
Greg Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madison tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shephard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Madison tries to clinch up but Shephard circles away and keeps his distance.
Madison wants to clinch.
Madison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison clinches.
Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greg Madison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shephard throwing a counter right hand but Madison manages to avoid it.
Madison closes the distance and clinches.
Shephard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shephard misses with a hook. Madison ducked under it nicely.
Madison tries to counter by closing the distance.
Madison clinches up against the cage.
Shephard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
Madison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shephard slows down the pace here.
Shephard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madison backwards.
Madison blocks an elbow strike from Shephard.
Shephard tries to land knees in the clinch but Madison avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Madison misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shephard has Madison pressed against the cage, preventing Madison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Madison is leaning against Shephard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madison tries a body shot but Shephard blocks it.
Madison tries to land a knee to the head but Shephard blocks with his arms.
Madison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madison has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Madison tries a body shot but Shephard blocks it.
Shephard dodges an elbow strike from Madison.
Shephard misses with a punch to the body.
Madison stalling in the clinch but Shephard improves position.
Madison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greg Madison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Madison misses with a punch to the body.
Madison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shephard has him pressed against the cage.
Shephard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
Madison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison breaks the clinch.
Shephard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Madison's sensitive parts.
Shephard wants to slow Madison down by chopping away at his legs.
Madison takes the fight into the clinch.
Shephard blocks an elbow strike from Madison.
Madison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shephard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shephard misses with a body punch.
Madison manages to break the clinch.
Madison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madison tries to clinch up.
Shephard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madison manages to avoid it.
Shephard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madison darts in and clinches Shephard up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison breaks from the clinch.
Shephard throws a leg kick that misses.
Madison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madison wants to clinch
and Shephard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madison throws a lazy right hand but Shephard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madison moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shephard blocks an elbow strike from Madison.
Madison tries to break the clinch but Shephard is controlling the position.
Madison tries to break the clinch but Shephard is controlling the position.
Madison is trying to break the clinch but Shephard has him pressed against the cage.
Madison manages to break the clinch.
Shephard thumps Madison with a low kick.
Shephard swings for the body but Madison moves out of range.
Shephard tries to land a front kick but Madison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madison. Shephard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Madison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shephard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shephard moves out of range of the strikes.
Shephard swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Madison takes one on the button.
Shephard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shephard lands a slapping body shot.
Madison closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Madison.
Shephard tries to throw a body punch but Madison avoids it by throwing Shephard back against the cage.
Madison breaks from the clinch.
Madison throws a head kick but Shephard moves out of range.
Shephard thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison has managed to clinch.
Madison blocks an elbow strike.
Shephard struggles to land a body shot inside as Madison controls his hands.
Shephard slows down the pace here.
Shephard avoids a wild elbow strike from Madison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard stalling against the cage.
Madison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shephard being controlled against the cage.
Madison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shephard.
Shephard tries to throw a body punch but Madison avoids it by throwing Shephard back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Madison.
Shephard tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
Shephard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Madison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shephard's elbow.
Madison blocks the elbow strike.
Shephard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madison tries to clinch but Shephard is having none of it.
Madison wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Shephard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shephard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shephard throws a leg kick
and Madison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madison looks for the body kick but Shephard saw that one coming.
Madison wants to clinch.
Shephard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Madison misses with a few strikes there.
Shephard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shephard gets tackled into the cage by Madison. Madison maintains the clinch.
Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shephard - that will leave a mark!
Shephard throws a leg kick but Madison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Madison avoids the body shot from Shephard.
Madison wants to counter the offense by Shephard and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison is looking to clinch but Shephard is avoiding it.
Shephard lands a front kick.
Shephard cracks Madison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
Shephard misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shephard throws a body shot but no joy.
Shephard wants to land a leg kick but Madison is out of range.
Shephard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Madison blocks a leg kick.
Madison throws out a counter right but Shephard avoids it with no problem.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison misses the shot to the body.
Shephard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Madison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madison avoids the body shot from Shephard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison rushes Shephard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madison looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shephard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shephard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madison's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shephard has him pressed against the cage.
Madison breaks the clinch.
Madison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shephard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Madison with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Madison.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shephard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shephard.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shephard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madison checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Madison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madison moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Madison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shephard's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but German Shephard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shephard throws a sloppy head kick and Madison moves out of range easily.
Shephard connects with a body shot that sends Madison's belly button to the back.
Madison blocks a low kick nicely.
Shephard lands with a hook. Madison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shephard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shephard misses with a body kick.
Shephard swats away the attempt to clinch by Madison.
Shephard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Madison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shephard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madison doesn't manage to clinch there - Shephard circles away.
Madison tests Shephard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madison doesn't manage to clinch there - Shephard circles away.
Madison is looking to clinch but Shephard is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison clinches up against the cage.
Shephard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison misses with a body shot.
Madison tries to clinch but Shephard is having none of it.
Shephard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shephard throws a shot to the body.
Madison walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shephard.
Shephard scores with a head kick.
Madison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shephard.
Madison darts in and clinches Shephard up against the cage.
Madison blocks an elbow strike from Shephard.
Shephard cracks Madison with a nice body shot.
Madison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shephard's elbow.
Shephard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madison's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shephard.
Shephard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison tries to clinch but Shephard is having none of it.
It looked like Shephard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madison.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shephard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shephard missing with a left hand there. Madison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shephard throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Madison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shephard misses the jab.
Madison unleashes a big counter combination but Shephard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Shephard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Madison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shephard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shephard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shephard tries to score with a low kick but Madison moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard misses with a wild body shot.
Shephard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shephard has time to react.
Shephard misses with a body shot
and Madison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Shephard tenderised Madison's leg. Madison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison throws a series of punches but Shephard avoids them all with ease.
Shephard stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shephard misses the target.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
Shephard is looking to wear down Madison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madison moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Madison raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shephard throws a right hand that Madison ducks under and follows up with a left that Madison also avoids with ease.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shephard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shephard throws an overhand right that lands on Madison's shoulder, as Madison tries to avoid the shot.
Shephard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison misses with a few strikes there.
Shephard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madison tries to clinch up
enabling Shephard to counter with a crisp jab.
Madison moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Madison.
Madison digs a right hand into Shephard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shephard's gas tank.
Madison throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Shephard.
Madison lands an elbow just above Shephard 's eye.
Shephard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Madison taking a breather.
Shephard lands an elbow inside.
Shephard manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shephard had his way with Greg Madison in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shephard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shephard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
Madison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shephard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madison will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shephard throwing a counter right hand but Madison manages to avoid it.
Madison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shephard with a jab.
Shephard throws a low kick, looking for Madison's leg but Madison calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard throws a leg kick but Madison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Madison darts in trying to clinch
and Shephard counters with a body kick.
Madison throws a low kick but Shephard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shephard, right into the meat.
Madison instigates a clinch.
Shephard lands with a left to the head.
Shephard can't break the clinch.
Shephard breaks the clinch.
Madison tries to clinch there but Shephard circles away.
Madison moves out of range as Shephard strikes.
Shephard throws a body kick that misses.
Madison closes the distance but Shephard moves to the side
and Shephard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madison thinking.
Shephard misses with a kick to the body.
Madison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madison clinches up against the cage.
Madison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison darts in and clinches Shephard up against the cage.
Shephard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shephard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Shephard misses its intended target.
Madison has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madison has Shephard pressed against the cage.
Shephard tries to circle away but Madison has him pinned against the cage.
Madison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Madison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Madison taking a breather.
Shephard wants to stall.
Madison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Madison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shephard. Shephard obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shephard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shephard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Madison throws a head kick that Shephard semi-blocks.
Shephard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Madison's sensitive parts.
Shephard throws a head kick but Madison moves out of range.
Shephard misses with a head kick.
Madison tries to counter with a clinch but Shephard shakes him off and moves away.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shephard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shephard fakes the leg kick and cracks Madison in the body.
Shephard with a jab.
Shephard stuffs the takedown.
Shephard keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shephard misses with a head kick.
Shephard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shephard tries to keep at a distance but Madison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madison prevents a body shot from Shephard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shephard tries to break the clinch but Madison is controlling the position.
Shephard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madison moves in looking to clinch but Shephard pushes him off.
Shephard is looking to score with low kicks.
Madison wants to counter with a clinch but Shephard pushes him away.
Shephard loads up on a big right hand but Madison slips the punch.
Shephard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Madison throws a sloppy head kick
and Shephard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Madison blocks the leg kick.
Shephard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shephard blocks a head kick by Madison.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Shephard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shephard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... German Shephard!
German Shephard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Gattis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Chavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Gattis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattis throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gattis as Chavez shoots in.
Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Gattis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gattis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chavez has managed to clinch.
Gattis gets underhooks to prevent Chavez's takedown attempt.
James Gattis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Chavez.
Gattis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Gattis breaks the clinch.
Gattis shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gattis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chavez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chavez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Gattis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gattis slowing the pace effectively.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Gattis's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattis breaks from the clinch.
Chavez clinches up with Gattis and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gattis jumps into guard, dragging Chavez to the mat.
Chavez postures up in Gattis's guard and throws a big left but Gattis blocks it.
Gattis wants to stand but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez throws an elbow that misses. Gattis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chavez's guard. Nice move by Gattis!
Chavez controls Gattis momentarily but Gattis frees himself.
Chavez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gattis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gattis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chavez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gattis stacks Chavez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gattis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattis is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chavez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattis lands some shots froms side control.
Chavez struggling a bit here.
Gattis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chavez to his feet.
Gattis throws a leg kick which misses Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Chavez tries to avoid it.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gattis tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gattis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hugo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez dives in and scores a takedown into Gattis's guard.
Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chavez preventing the sweep.
Chavez stands and throws Gattis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattis is not content to let Chavez control the position.
Gattis can't do much from the bottom here.
Chavez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chavez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chavez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Gattis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gattis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gattis is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chavez seems to be working for a kimura but Gattis defends the submission attempt.
Gattis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez looking for a submission but Gattis manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control but Gattis is working from the bottom.
Chavez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gattis's guard.
Chavez is trying to work for a kimura but Gattis is defending well.
Gattis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gattis is just riding it out for now. Chavez eventually gives up the hold.
We've been informed that Chavez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chavez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavez tries to pass to full mount but Gattis defends it.
Gattis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chavez pulls his head out easily.
Chavez is controlling the pace.
Chavez wants to work for an arm triangle but Gattis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gattis is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chavez is taking a breather. Gattis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gattis is trying to control but Chavez manages to pass to mount!
Gattis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gattis tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Chavez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gattis is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattis wants to control but Chavez is keeping busy.
Gattis is looking for a sweep. Chavez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gattis is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavez.
Still in half guard, Chavez seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gattis wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chavez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gattis's guard.
Gattis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chavez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gattis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavez, into his guard.
Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gattis passes into half guard.
Chavez trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet.
Gattis wants to get back to his feet.
Chavez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chavez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chavez wants to control but Gattis passes into side.
Gattis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gattis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gattis was covering up waiting for the punch and Chavez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gattis pulls Chavez in close to his closed guard and prevents Chavez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chavez wants to control from the top but Gattis keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavez defends well.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chavez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gattis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gattis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gattis!
Gattis stands up.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gattis sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez shoots for a takedown but Gattis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gattis feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez shoots in and gets a takedown into Gattis's guard.
Chavez won't allow Gattis to sweep him here.
Chavez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gattis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chavez has Gattis in his guard.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gattis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gattis tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gattis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gattis 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gattis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wenutu Halai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wenutu Halai!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Coke Fiend scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Coke Fiend.
Halai connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend slips under a jab from Halai.
The Coke Fiend throws a counter high kick but Halai was just alert enough to avoid it.
The Coke Fiend gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halai.
The Coke Fiend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Coke Fiend fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Halai.
Halai lands with a hook. The Coke Fiend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Coke Fiend tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Coke Fiend throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halai's head.
It looks like Wenutu Halai has been cut.
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!
Halai lunges at The Coke Fiend with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Coke Fiend's hand.
Halai lands a jab to the head.
The Coke Fiend tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
The Coke Fiend trying to control the position but instead, Halai has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Coke Fiend into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it misses.
Halai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Halai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The Coke Fiend trying to land knees to the body.
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
Halai stalling against the cage.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
Halai lands a good knee to the midsection. The Coke Fiend won't want to take too many of those.
Halai trying to stall but The Coke Fiend improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Coke Fiend is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halai blocks an elbow strike.
Halai is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halai tries to land a knee to the head but The Coke Fiend blocks with his arms.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Coke Fiend just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halai's brow.
Knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for The Coke Fiend.
Nice elbow from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow over the top.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it misses.
Halai avoiding damage as The Coke Fiend throws knees to the body.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halai lands a nice knee to the body.
The Coke Fiend landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halai looks winded!
Halai avoiding damage.
Halai misses with a knee strike.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Coke Fiend has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Coke Fiend pushes off an throws an elbow but Halai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Halai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Coke Fiend throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halai blocks the elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halai avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halai blocks the elbow strike.
Halai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai connects with a knee to the head.
Halai taking a breather.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halai avoids it.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wenutu Halai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Coke Fiend looks to land a body kick but Halai moved away.
The Coke Fiend looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Coke Fiend. That's going to slow Halai down.
Halai keeps the fight on the outside.
Halai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The Coke Fiend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halai can do to turn this around?
The Coke Fiend drives through and clinches with Halai against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Coke Fiend obliges.
Halai with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend has been cut.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Coke Fiend avoids it.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halai avoids a wild elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
Halai blocks an elbow strike.
Halai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend trying to land knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Coke Fiend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halai.
Halai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai stalling.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halai avoids it.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
The Coke Fiend is trying to maintain a safe position but Halai gets an underhook and turns The Coke Fiend into the cage.
The Coke Fiend lands an elbow that stopped Halai in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
Halai trying to control the position but instead, The Coke Fiend has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halai into the cage.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend stalling in the clinch but Halai improves position.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
Halai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Coke Fiend up against the cage.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend is looking to control Halai's arms but Halai gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Coke Fiend has his back to the cage.
Halai tries to land knees in the clinch but The Coke Fiend avoids the damage to the body.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow that misses.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai with a knee to the head.
Halai connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Coke Fiend's face.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Coke Fiend has Halai pressed against the cage.
Halai looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Halai is breathing heavily.
The Coke Fiend scores a nice knee to the body.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halai's defenses.
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!
Halai avoids the elbow strike from The Coke Fiend, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend working Halai over with knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Coke Fiend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Halai.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
Halai missing with knees to the body.
Halai lands a knee to the head.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
The Coke Fiend tries to land knees in the clinch but Halai avoids the damage to the body.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halai avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halai as The Coke Fiend tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Coke Fiend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coke Fiend controlling the action here for a moment.
Halai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Coke Fiend in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow over the top.
Halai tries to stall but The Coke Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Coke Fiend looking to slow down the pace here.
Halai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halai avoiding damage as The Coke Fiend throws knees to the body.
Halai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Coke Fiend is defending well for now.
The Coke Fiend has Halai pushed against the cage.
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halai tries to land knees in the clinch but The Coke Fiend avoids the damage to the body.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Coke Fiend avoids it.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend pushes off an throws an elbow but Halai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Halai avoids a wild elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai tries to land a knee to the head but The Coke Fiend blocks with his arms.
Halai avoids the elbow strike from The Coke Fiend, against the cage.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Coke Fiend avoids it.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice knee to the body.
The Coke Fiend throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
The Coke Fiend lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Halai blocks an elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend working Halai over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it misses.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halai's defenses.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow over the top.
Halai wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Coke Fiend obliges.
The Coke Fiend leaning against his opponent.
The Coke Fiend tries to land knees in the clinch but Halai avoids the damage to the body.
The Coke Fiend trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend crunches a lovely knee into Halai's ribcage.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow that misses.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice knee to the body.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow that misses.
The Coke Fiend stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Coke Fiend has Halai pressed against the cage.
The Coke Fiend using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Coke Fiend seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Halai tries to stall but The Coke Fiend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Coke Fiend lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Wenutu Halai's cut even more.
The Coke Fiend throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halai avoids the head kick by The Coke Fiend.
Halai wants to counter with a clinch but The Coke Fiend pushes him away.
Halai keeps the fight on the outside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Coke Fiend here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Coke Fiend throws a head kick that misses.
Halai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halai tries to counter by closing the distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Coke Fiend!
Halai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Coke Fiend went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Coke Fiend needs to keep his hands up - Halai had a free shot at his head there.
The Coke Fiend misses with a head kick.
The Coke Fiend closes the distance and clinches.
Halai scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coke Fiend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halai.
Halai is trying to stall.
Halai avoiding damage as The Coke Fiend throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halai obliges.
Halai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halai is pushing The Coke Fiend 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 Coke Fiend is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halai.
Halai blocks an elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai avoids a wild elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
Halai taking a breather.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halai avoids it.
Nice elbow from The Coke Fiend.
Halai avoiding damage as The Coke Fiend throws knees to the body.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend taking a breather.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend crunches a lovely knee into Halai's ribcage.
The Coke Fiend dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halai blocks an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Coke Fiend trying to land knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halai.
Halai looking to throw knees to the head but The Coke Fiend is blocking nicely.
The Coke Fiend will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halai up against the cage.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for The Coke Fiend to work.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Coke Fiend just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halai's brow.
Knees to the body from Halai.
Halai looking to slow down the pace here.
The Coke Fiend lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Coke Fiend lands a damaging elbow.
Halai misses with a knee to the head.
The Coke Fiend pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Coke Fiend obliges.
The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
The Coke Fiend landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halai.
Halai unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Coke Fiend lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Coke Fiend lands an elbow just above Halai 's eye.
The cut above Wenutu Halai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Coke Fiend just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halai's brow.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend missing with knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halai.
Halai avoids a wild elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend managing to block the knees to the body from Halai.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Coke Fiend avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend had his way with Wenutu Halai in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The Coke Fiend moves into the clinch.
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The Coke Fiend blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halai avoids the elbow strike from The Coke Fiend, against the cage.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Halai avoids the elbow strike from The Coke Fiend, against the cage.
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coke Fiend avoiding damage as Halai throws knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halai trying to land knees to the body.
Halai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Coke Fiend just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halai's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Coke Fiend throws an elbow but misses.
Halai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halai blocks the elbow strike.
The Coke Fiend lands a good knee to the midsection. Halai won't want to take too many of those.
The Coke Fiend pushes off an throws an elbow but Halai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Halai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Coke Fiend stalls.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halai's defenses.
The Coke Fiend tries to land knees in the clinch but Halai avoids the damage to the body.
The Coke Fiend scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halai avoids a wild elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
The Coke Fiend has Halai pressed against the cage.
Halai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halai avoids the elbow strike from The Coke Fiend, against the cage.
The Coke Fiend lands a knee to the body.
The Coke Fiend stalling against the cage.
The Coke Fiend tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halai avoids it.
The Coke Fiend is stalling here.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
Halai dodges an elbow strike from The Coke Fiend.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend pushes off an throws an elbow but Halai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for The Coke Fiend to work.
Halai'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.
The Coke Fiend looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Coke Fiend misses with an elbow strike.
Halai managing to block the knees to the body from The Coke Fiend.
Come on Halai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Halai looking to stall.
The Coke Fiend pushes off an throws an elbow but Halai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Coke Fiend creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Coke Fiend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Halai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Coke Fiend lands an elbow inside that Halai shrugs off.
The Coke Fiend is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Halai looking to slow down the pace here.
Wenutu Halai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Coke Fiend gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Coke Fiend is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Halai takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Coke Fiend is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halai is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Coke Fiend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend!
Johnny Bones The Coke Fiend retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Zheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Coles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Coles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leslie Zheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Coles!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Coles. Beautiful body shot.
Zheng looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Coles lands a big head kick that sends Zheng tumbling to the mat! Coles takes a step backwards and waves Zheng back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Leslie Zheng has been cut.
Coles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coles keeps Zheng at a distance using the push kick.
Zheng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coles scoring well with a low kick there.
Coles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coles closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Zheng out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Coles!
Our winner, Dennis Coles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Haitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Mankowski (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Haitu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borys Mankowski!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haitu sprawls well. Haitu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Haitu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mankowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mankowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Mankowski stopping the sweep attempt from Haitu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haitu wants to sweep but no luck.
Haitu trying to keep a closed guard but Mankowski is proving a slippery customer.
Mankowski stays in close to Haitu's body and controls the position.
Mankowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haitu managing to control the position.
Haitu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haitu tries to get out of the position.
Mankowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mankowski passes Haitu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haitu is looking for a sweep. Mankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haitu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mankowski on the ground.
Haitu is working hard here to advance position.
Mankowski is keen to just control but Haitu is a slippery customer.
Haitu is positioning himself well to prevent Mankowski advancing to mount.
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haitu keeps working.
Mankowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haitu's coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mankowski not doing much here.
Mankowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haitu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haitu is trying to maintain the position but Mankowski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Haitu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haitu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haitu controlling the position well.
Haitu trying to control from the bottom.
Mankowski is trying to control. Haitu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haitu wants to improve his position but Mankowski is controlling well.
Mankowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but Haitu defending well.
Mankowski not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haitu is not content to let Mankowski control the position.
Mankowski stalling.
Mankowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haitu keeps working.
Mankowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haitu wants to improve his position but Mankowski is controlling well.
Haitu is refusing to be controlled, as Mankowski sits in half guard.
Mankowski is thwarting Haitu's attempts to control the position.
Haitu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haitu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mankowski.
Mankowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haitu defending well though.
Haitu trying to control but Mankowski postures up.
Mankowski is looking for a kimura here.
Mankowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haitu's head.
Haitu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mankowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've been informed that Mankowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Haitu tries to lock up and control but Mankowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mankowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Haitu is in a horrible position here. Mankowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mankowski shoots in for a double leg but Haitu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haitu lands a jab-cross combination.
Mankowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haitu throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
Mankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haitu's waist but Haitu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mankowski off to one side.
Mankowski looks for a takedown but Haitu sprawls well.
Roger Haitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haitu as he avoids it easily.
Haitu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mankowski shoots in for a double leg but Haitu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Haitu.
Mankowski unleashes a big counter combination but Haitu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roger Haitu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haitu misses with a wild combination.
Haitu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mankowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haitu enables Mankowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haitu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haitu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borys Mankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haitu can't keep his opponent in guard - Mankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haitu wants to control but Mankowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mankowski prevents Haitu from improving his position.
Haitu is not content to let Mankowski control the position.
Haitu is looking for a sweep. Mankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Haitu trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski controlling the action here.
Mankowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haitu!
Mankowski working for a guillotine from mount but Haitu is in no mood to give up.
Haitu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mankowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Haitu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haitu is in a horrible position here. Mankowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mankowski landing strikes from the mount and Haitu is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mankowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mankowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haitu is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski with shots to the head and body - Haitu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mankowski controlling the pace for now.
Mankowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Haitu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Haitu shrugs it off.
Haitu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mankowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mankowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Haitu is having none of it.
Mankowski wants to finish this one by submission but Haitu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mankowski.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
Mankowski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haitu wants to hold on but Mankowski pushes him away.
Haitu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haitu holds on for dear life.
Mankowski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski looking to control but Haitu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haitu tries to hold on but Mankowski pushes him away.
Haitu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mankowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Haitu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mankowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Haitu is trying to escape the mount.
Haitu tries to hold on but Mankowski pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mankowski tries to control but Haitu wriggling away.
Haitu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haitu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mankowski.
The referee warns Haitu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Mankowski dives in and grabs Haitu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haitu pushes down on Mankowski's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Haitu misses.
Mankowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haitu stuffs the takedown.
Haitu stuffs the takedown.
Roger Haitu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Haitu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Mankowski looks to move away, Haitu throws a big counter combo but Mankowski just gets out of the way.
Haitu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haitu stuns Mankowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Haitu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haitu misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Haitu counters with a stiff right hand.
Mankowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haitu connects with a right hand. Mankowski shakes it off.
Haitu scores with a one two! Mankowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haitu looks to land a combination. Mankowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haitu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mankowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haitu controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haitu looking for a sweep. Not yet Haitu, not yet.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haitu seems keen to control Mankowski's posture.
Haitu controls Mankowski momentarily but Mankowski frees himself.
Mankowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Haitu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haitu is trying to keep Mankowski in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mankowski trying to control but Haitu is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mankowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haitu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haitu is looking for a counter combo.
Haitu misses with a double jab.
Haitu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mankowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haitu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Haitu misses.
Haitu throws a combination. Mankowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Haitu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Haitu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haitu looks to land a combination but Mankowski avoids it well.
Haitu tries to bum rush Mankowski with a series of wild strikes but Mankowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski darts in looking for a takedown but Haitu gets double underhooks and turns Mankowski into the cage.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
Haitu misses with a few strikes there.
Mankowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Mankowski dodges the punch combination from Haitu.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mankowski takes one on the button.
Mankowski dodges the punch combination from Haitu.
Haitu throws a right and a left that Mankowski avoids nicely.
Mankowski fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haitu.
Haitu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mankowski.
Haitu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Haitu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haitu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mankowski shoots in but Haitu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Mankowski looks to move away, Haitu throws a big counter combo but Mankowski just gets out of the way.
Haitu misses with a double jab.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Haitu throws a series of punches but Mankowski moves out of range.
Haitu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mankowski.
Roger Haitu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borys Mankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haitu fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Haitu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mankowski 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski is the new lightweight champion!
Borys Mankowski tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Tyrone Jones manages to retain guard.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
Jackson gets to his feet. Tyrone Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyrone Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyrone Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyrone Jones gets full guard.
Tyrone Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Tyrone Jones had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tyrone Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tyrone Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Tyrone Jones!
In his post fight interview, Russell Tyrone Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bowman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thousand foot krutch - War of change. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Bowman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman wants to clinch up but Punchy keeps it at a distance.
Punchy delivers a nice body kick.
Bowman dodges the punch combination from Punchy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bowman.
Bowman throws a wild body kick that Punchy sees coming a mile off.
Punchy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Punchy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy scores with a jab to the head.
Bowman clinches with his opponent.
Punchy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Bowman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowman tries to break free but Punchy pushes him back against the cage.
Punchy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punchy.
Punchy can't find room to land a body shot as Bowman controls the action.
Bowman breaks from the clinch.
Bowman tries to clinch up
and Punchy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Punchy misses the shot to the body.
Bowman fakes the leg kick and cracks Punchy in the body.
Bowman tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Punchy.
Punchy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowman's sensitive parts.
Bowman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bowman throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy keeps the fight on the outside.
Punchy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy digs a good body shot into Bowman's ribs.
Punchy misses with an uppercut
and Bowman counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punchy throws the kick towards the body but Bowman avoids it.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Punchy as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Punchy.
Bowman tries to move into range but Punchy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowman throws a series of punches but Punchy moves out of range.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Punchy.
Nice cross by Punchy.
Bowman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punchy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bowman misses with a combination
and Punchy counters with a thumping low kick.
Punchy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bowman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Punchy misses with a looping left.
Punchy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trent Punchy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bowman under the eye.
Punchy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowman on the side of the head.
Punchy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowman on the side of the head.
Bowman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut.
Punchy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bowman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bowman is looking to land body kicks.
Bowman moves in looking to clinch but Punchy pushes him off.
Casey Bowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowman fails to land the takedown.
Punchy throws out a counter right but Bowman avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Punchy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowman instigates a clinch.
Punchy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowman's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Punchy.
Punchy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Bowman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punchy misses with a head kick.
Bowman takes one to the chin there.
Bowman throws the kick towards the body but Punchy avoids it.
Punchy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Punchy tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it.
Bowman ducks right into an uppercut from Punchy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punchy finds it's way round the side to connect with Bowman's head.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowman throws out a loose jab but Punchy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowman.
Bowman walks into a left hand.
Punchy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bowman.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Punchy is looking to land body kicks.
Punchy lands with a straight right. Bowman didn't see that one coming.
Bowman walks into a left hand.
Bowman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Punchy tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it.
Punchy lands a jab to Bowman's midsection.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Punchy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowman throws a leg kick but Punchy checks it.
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy lands with a hook. Bowman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowman tries to bum rush Punchy with a series of wild strikes but Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowman moves away from the strike by Punchy.
A clash of legs there as Punchy blocks the low kick.
Punchy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Punchy scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Punchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowman.
Punchy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Punchy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Punchy.
Bowman tries to clinch up but Punchy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy throws a sloppy body shot
and Bowman counters with a left and a right that stings Punchy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowman moves in looking to clinch but Punchy pushes him off.
Bowman has his takedown stuffed
and Punchy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowman on the side of the head.
Punchy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punchy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowman somewhat.
Punchy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trent Punchy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bowman shoots and misses
and Punchy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punchy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Casey Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punchy.
Bowman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Bowman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punchy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman tries to clinch but Punchy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Punchy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Punchy scores with a push kick.
Bowman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punchy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punchy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bowman thinking.
Punchy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Bowman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is looking to land body kicks.
Bowman walks into a left hand.
Punchy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bowman. Bowman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punchy. Punchy obviously looking to wear him down.
Punchy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowman throws a big counter combination but Punchy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Punchy. Bowman shrugs it off though.
Bowman needs to keep his hands up - Punchy had a free shot at his head there.
Bowman tries to clinch but Punchy moves away
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowman is rocked!
Bowman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Oh Bowman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punchy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Punchy cracks a nice hook into Bowman's ribs.
Bowman seems to have got his legs back now.
Punchy lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punchy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Punchy scores with a jab.
Bowman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bowman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bowman needs to keep his hands up - Punchy had a free shot at his head there.
Punchy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bowman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Punchy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy is the new middleweight champion!
Trent Punchy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Casey Bowman spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my team, my friends, my family and all supporters. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tino Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallio comes to the cage accompanied by Atomic Rooster - Death Walks Behind You. Tino Kallio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tino Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio misses with a takedown
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kallio goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kallio throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
That kick from White tenderised Kallio's leg. Kallio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Kallio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kallio is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like White is going to stand back up.
Kallio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kallio is pulling down on White's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
Kallio wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White keeping full guard, as Kallio tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is working hard here to advance position.
Kallio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kallio wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Kallio trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Kallio wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully.
Kallio tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to his feet but Kallio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White connects with a jab.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Tino Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio lands a jab.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallio fails with a takedown attempt.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Kallio moves out of range easily.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kallio!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio is trying to get back to half guard.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kallio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kallio closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Kallio pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kallio.
Nice sprawl there from White as Kallio shoots in.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Kallio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
Kallio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Kallio ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kallio shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kallio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White scores with a nice body kick.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kallio or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Kallio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Kallio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kallio defends it well.
Freddy White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Kallio has been working on his balance at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by White.
Kallio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kallio goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
White is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kallio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip White to the mat. White regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kallio throws a big right hand that misses.
Kallio 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.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kallio.
Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to stand up but Kallio isn't so interested in that idea.
Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tino Kallio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kallio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kallio.
White is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kallio's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio blocks a head kick by White.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kallio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tino Kallio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kallio misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White takes one on the button.
Kallio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kallio showed some decent athleticism there.
Kallio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
White wants to stand but Kallio is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Kallio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully.
Kallio is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kallio tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kallio or perhaps it was just good defense by White, which made it look bad.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallio.
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
White thumps Kallio with a low kick.
Kallio shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White tries to counter with a clinch but Kallio shakes him off and moves away.
Kallio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kallio is in White's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kallio is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio throws a big right hand that misses.
Kallio passes into half guard.
Kallio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kallio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kallio wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Kallio prevents White from standing back up.
Freddy White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kallio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kallio stalling.
Kallio throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Kallio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kallio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kallio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kallio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kallio tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
Kallio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but White still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, White has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kallio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kallio to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tino Kallio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallio shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tino Kallio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Kallio has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kallio misses with some punches.
Kallio looking for a takedown.
Kallio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddy White.
Well White 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy White!
Our winner, Freddy White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Storm (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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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sambo Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rambo throws an elbow but Storm slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rambo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rambo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Storm is defending well.
Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Storm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Storm prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Storm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storm is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Storm prevents Rambo from improving position.
Rambo swings around for an armbar but Storm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
Rambo wants to hit a switch here but Storm passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rambo there!
Rambo regains half guard.
Rambo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Storm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Storm's back!
Rambo looking for the RNC.
Rambo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Storm knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Storm for a finish.
Storm is trying to remain composed but Rambo is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Storm reverses the position brilliantly into Rambo's guard!
Rambo wants to improve his position but instead Storm has moved into half guard.
Rambo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rambo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm is sitting in close to Rambo's body. Rambo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Storm is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Storm is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rambo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sambo Rambo!
Sambo Rambo retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Sambo Rambo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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