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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Prez . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangold pushes Raybould up against the cage in a clinch.
Raybould is pushing Mangold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raybould prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raybould lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
It looks like Danny Mangold has been cut.
Mangold has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raybould regains guard immediately.
Mangold is looking to work some ground and pound but Raybould has wrist control.
Mangold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raybould utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold trying to control the position from guard on top but Raybould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Raybould.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raybould sprawls well. Raybould wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Raybould on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangold is defended easily by Raybould.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raybould pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raybould changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raybould lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raybould circles away.
Mangold is breathing heavily.
Mangold shoots in but Raybould avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raybould! But no joy.
Raybould stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raybould lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raybould sprawls well. Raybould wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould throws a good cross that connects.
Mangold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Raybould pushes Mangold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Danny Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danny Mangold's cut is getting worse.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt
and Raybould counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raybould is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Raybould circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raybould drops Mangold with a naaaaasty hook - Mangold is in real trouble here! Raybould dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BOSS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Danny Mangold had this to say: 'I have fallen this once, but I promise to pick myself up again. I will never ever disappoint the millions of my fans again. The road to success is long, but I am a fighter, and I will persevere. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darwin Strapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos checks a low kick from Strapp.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos checks a low kick from Strapp.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Strapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Strapp moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos gets through Strapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Strapp avoids the damage to the body.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strapp's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp breaks from the clinch.
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Strapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Strapp's head coaches at Island Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos throws out a counter right but Strapp avoids it with no problem.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strapp.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos counters with a body kick.
Strapp drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Strapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Strapp taking a breather.
Strapp lands a body punch.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Strapp tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strapp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Santos to the mat. Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Strapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strapp looking to pass the guard.
Strapp is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos wants to stand but Strapp is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Strapp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strapp stops Santos from standing up.
Strapp stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strapp throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Strapp wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strapp 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.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Strapp is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strapp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strapp moves into the clinch.
Strapp blocks the elbow strike.
Strapp wants to stall.
Strapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos gets through Strapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos throws a right hand that Strapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Strapp also avoids with ease.
Strapp looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos staying out of range there.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Strapp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strapp throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Strapp shrugs it off.
Strapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Strapp clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strapp as the two fighters clinch.
Strapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos working aggressively here.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Strapp - that will leave a mark!
Santos misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Strapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santos! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Santos slams his shin into Strapp's torso.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos with a nice cross.
Strapp cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Strapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strapp scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Strapp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Strapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Strapp.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Strapp.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Strapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strapp avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Strapp misses with a punch to the body.
Strapp breaks from the clinch.
Strapp misses with a kick to the body.
Strapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strapp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strapp scores with a nice body kick.
Strapp tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strapp misses with an uppercut
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Strapp tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strapp misses with a leg kick.
Strapp lands a jab to the nose.
Strapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strapp if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strapp swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Strapp shrugs it off.
Strapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strapp misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strapp. Strapp obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darwin Strapp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Strapp moves into the clinch.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strapp gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Strapp prevents a body shot from Santos.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Strapp controls the action.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp breaks from the clinch.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Strapp takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strapp misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strapp wants to clinch but Santos slips to the side
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strapp tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
As Strapp backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Strapp manages to avoid it all.
Strapp tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strapp.
Strapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos misses the jab.
A low kick from Strapp misses
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Strapp tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos wants to clinch.
Lionel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos blocking some punches.
Santos lands a left hand.
Strapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strapp takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Santos.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strapp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Strapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strapp looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darwin Strapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Strapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos thows a leg kick but Strapp checks it
and Strapp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Darwin Strapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strapp throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strapp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santos blocks a leg kick.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strapp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Strapp counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos is rocked!
Santos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Strapp doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Santos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Santos's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Strapp!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Strapp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don T. Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill. Laar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don T. Bill!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill dives in and grabs Laar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laar pushes down on Bill's head and hops out.
Bill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Laar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laar defends it well.
Bill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laar.
Bill shoots in looking for a takedown but Laar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bill's sensitive parts.
Bill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bill.
Laar thumps Bill with a low kick.
Laar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arvo Laar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bill throws a head kick that misses.
Bill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laar slaps away a takedown attempt from Bill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bill's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Bill down.
Good leg kick by Laar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bill's calf.
Bill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laar.
Laar misses with a leg kick.
Bill shoots for a double leg takedown but Laar sprawls well. He's pushed Bill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laar wants it to stay on the feet.
Laar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bill.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bill. That did some damage!
Bill checks a leg kick.
Bill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Bill down.
Laar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laar throws a body punch but Bill moves out of range.
Laar throws a leg kick that misses.
Laar thumps Bill with a low kick.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laar.
Laar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Laar misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bill! But no joy.
Laar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laar.
Bill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLaar.
Laar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bill shoots for a takedown but Laar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
You can see that Bill has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Laar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laar is looking to stand up but Bill isn't so interested in that idea.
Laar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bill looking to pass the guard.
Laar is looking to stand up but Bill isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bill is working Laar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laar looking for a guillotine here but Bill defends easily.
Laar wants to stand but Bill is controlling the position.
Bill working some strikes from top position.
Bill looking to sit in guard and control but Laar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bill is trying to control the position but Laar postures up.
Laar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bill's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar looking to pass the guard.
Bill looking for a guillotine here but Laar defends easily.
Bill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laar defends it easily.
Laar wanted to stand there but Bill had control of the position.
Laar stands and steps away. Bill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bill blocks a low kick nicely.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bill goes for a double leg but Laar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laar continues to drive forward.
Laar throws a leg kick but Bill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bill.
Bill shoots in for a double leg but Laar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laar digs a good hook to Bill's body.
Bill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arvo Laar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
Laar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bill checks a low kick from Laar.
Bill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laar misses with a low kick as Bill jumps back.
Laar misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bill checks it well.
And Bill tries to counter it with a takedown but Laar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laar thows a leg kick but Bill checks it
and Bill counters with a nice uppercut.
Laar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bill's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar throws a leg kick
and Bill counters with a shoot takedown. Laar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill landing some decent shots from guard.
Laar pushes Bill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laar throws a series of punches but Bill avoids them all with ease.
Bill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bill is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Bill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laar defends well and Bill ends up having to push Laar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laar circles away.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Bill closes the distance and clinches up with Laar, looking for a takedown. Bill pushes Laar against the cage but Laar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laar defends it nicely.
Arvo Laar is winning the standup battle so far.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bill scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laar takes a swing at Bill's ribcage but misses.
Laar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laar lands with a shot to the body.
Laar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bill circles away quickly and effectively.
Laar cracks a nice hook into Bill's ribs.
Laar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill can do to turn this around?
Bill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laar thumps Bill with a low kick.
Bill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laar swivels and escapes.
Laar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bill.
Bill closes the distance and clinches up with Laar, looking for a takedown. Bill pushes Laar against the cage but Laar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laar throws a nice head kick!
Bill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Laar tenderised Bill's leg. Bill is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Laar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bill.
Bill tries for a takedown but Laar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bill checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Laar misses.
Bill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laar defends it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
Bill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laar as he jumps to the side.
Laar is looking to wear down Bill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laar scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laar is fending him off so far but Bill persists. Nope, Laar circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laar.
Bill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bill dives in for a single leg takedown but Laar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill avoids the head kick by Laar.
Bill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laar to the ground. Bill is now in Laar's guard.
Laar pushes Bill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laar throws a leg kick but Bill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bill moves out of range of the leg kick from Laar.
Laar misses with a low kick.
Bill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laar as he jumps to the side.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bill's calf.
Bill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laar stuns Bill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laar lands with a kick to the temple. Bill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bill moves forwards but Laar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bill manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Laar throws a leg kick but Bill moved away.
Laar misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laar.
Laar lands a head kick. Bill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Laar scoring well with a low kick there.
Laar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bill fails with the takedown.
Bill shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Don T. Bill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laar is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bill connects with a nice short shot to Laar's temple.
Bill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Laar tries to kick Bill off but Bill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laar kicks Bill off and gets back to his feet.
Laar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laar cracks a nice hook into Bill's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Laar throws out a leg kick but Bill moves out of range and Laar only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Laar. No joy for Bill on that attempt.
Bill goes for a double leg but Laar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laar continues to drive forward.
Arvo Laar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don T. Bill.
Laar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laar misses with a low kick.
Laar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
Bill throws a head kick that misses.
Laar throws a leg kick which misses Bill's front leg but catches the back leg as Bill tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Bill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Bill's knee but Bill avoids it well.
Bill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bill looks for a takedown but Laar sprawls well.
Bill misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laar throws a low kick, looking for Bill's leg but Bill calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laar. Bill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laar throws a body punch but Bill moves out of range.
Bill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laar connects with a leg kick. Bill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laar throws a head kick that half lands.
Laar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bill drives through with a takedown into Laar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bill throwing strikes from guard but Laar blocks nicely.
Bill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laar wants to stand and escape but Bill is having none of it.
Bill throws a strike but Laar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laar is aware though and is defending well.
Bill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laar is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Laar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bill is retaining full guard.
Laar is working hard here to advance position.
Don T. Bill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Laar is defending well. Bill quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Laar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bill celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don T. Bill!
An out of breath Don T. Bill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
157 lbs
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37
158 lbs
34 - 24 - 4 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiii in his tracks.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiii throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Xiii counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Xiii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Xiii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiii throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Xiii only half commits.
Volkov throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiii throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Xiii feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Nice jab there from Xiii.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Volkov throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Volkov backing away here, and Xiii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
letting Xiii counter with a right hand.
Xiii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Xiii counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Xiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Xiii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Xiii postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Xiii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov slips under a jab from Xiii.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Xiii throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Xiii dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to bum rush Xiii with a series of wild strikes but Xiii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Xiii tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Xiii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Xiii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Xiii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
Volkov tries to buck Xiii off but Xiii is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Xiii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xiii is working Volkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov dodges the ground and pound from Xiii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Xiii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Xiii trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov slips a jab from Xiii.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiii.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiii. That did some damage!
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a solid body kick.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses the jab.
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiii is just out of range.
Xiii blocks a jab.
Xiii scores with a head kick.
Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xiii lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiii's head.
A shot to the liver by Xiii. Beautiful body shot.
Xiii throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Xiii counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
A nice side step and Xiii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiii staying out of range there.
Xiii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiii works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
And Xiii responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Xiii misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Xiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Xiii throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiii throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiii defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Xiii looking to control.
Xiii pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Xiii has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wedge Xiii!
A victorious Wedge Xiii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
193 lbs
28 - 17 - 0 |
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200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Pencil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil lands a left hand.
Pencil blocking some punches.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pencil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pencil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armstrong! But no joy.
Armstrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pencil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pencil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Pencil won't allow it.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pencil lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pencil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pencil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pencil lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Pencil keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong tries to break free but Pencil pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pencil lands a knee to the body.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pencil has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Pencil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Pencil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Pencil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pencil blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Pencil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
A short right from Pencil on the inside.
Pencil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pencil scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Pencil keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pencil's elbow.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to work over Pencil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pencil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Pencil has him pinned against the cage.
Pencil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Pencil has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Pencil avoids them all with ease.
Pencil seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pencil clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Pencil lands a left hand.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Pencil.
It looks like Hank Armstrong has been cut.
Pencil keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pencil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Pencil misses.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pencil darts in and clinches Armstrong up against the cage.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Pencil.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Pencil has double underhooks.
Pencil lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil presses Armstrong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Pencil on the inside.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Pencil finish him?
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Pencil is controlling the position.
Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
Wooden Pencil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong wants to break free but Pencil has control.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Pencil controls his hands.
Pencil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Pencil is controlling him.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Pencil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pencil clinches.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pencil lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pencil.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Pencil is controlling the position.
Armstrong tries to work over Pencil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pencil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong wants to break free but Pencil has control.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pencil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Pencil blocks it.
Pencil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pencil lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pencil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pencil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Pencil keeps him there for the moment.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Pencil is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pencil keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pencil gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong wants to break free but Pencil has control.
A nice left hand lands by Pencil.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pencil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Pencil has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Pencil has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Pencil has double underhooks.
Pencil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pencil breaks from the clinch.
Pencil closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong wants to break free but Pencil has control.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pencil has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Pencil.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Pencil prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Armstrong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pencil pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pencil misses with a body kick.
Pencil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Armstrong to the mat! Armstrong manages to get full guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pencil manages to pass to side control.
Pencil postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Armstrong to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Pencil moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Pencil.
Pencil lands with a short shot to the head.
Pencil prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.
Pencil working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Pencil manages to break the clinch.
Pencil slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Pencil thinks about countering with a body kick.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Pencil.
Pencil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pencil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Pencil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armstrong sprawls and moves away.
Pencil closes the distance and clinches.
Pencil has Armstrong pressed against the cage, preventing Armstrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Pencil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Pencil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooden Pencil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pencil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pencil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pencil unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pencil's elbow.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Pencil has double underhooks.
Hank Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pencil lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong is trying to push Pencil away but Pencil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Pencil.
Pencil breaks the clinch.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Pencil's head but Pencil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pencil takes the fight into the clinch.
Pencil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pencil keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Pencil has the dominant position.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pencil pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Pencil is controlling him.
Pencil lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Pencil is controlling the position.
Armstrong wants to break free but Pencil has control.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wooden Pencil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pencil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
143 lbs
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25
143 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ward is in Steel Penn's guard.
Ward is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Ward's head to control his posture.
Steel Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Ward is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
My spies in Steel Rocket gym inform me that Ward has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Ward has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward works his way into full mount!
Ward goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steel Penn turns into him and now he's in Ward's guard.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Ward wants to sweep but Steel Penn has passed to side control!
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Steel Penn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Penn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ward is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Steel Penn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but Ward denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel Penn closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ward trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control but Ward postures up.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Ward is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn!
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Ward prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Steel Penn trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ward.
Steel Penn moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn is trying to push Ward away but Ward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn clinches.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Ward slaps the foot to one side.
Ward scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Ward is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Further stalling from Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ward accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel Penn seems keen to control Ward's posture.
Ward wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn.
Ward is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
Steel Penn checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward tries to counter by closing the distance.
The Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel Penn to the ground. Ward is now in Steel Penn's guard.
Ward stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn has Ward pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Ward.
I've got Ward winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Ward!
Mr Ward 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.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sutter Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes into the arena with Metallica - Hero of the Day blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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45
158 lbs
40 - 39 - 0 |
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28
150 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sutter Cane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi fails to land the takedown.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Susi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Susi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cane defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keni Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Cane shows good takedown defense.
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cane can pounce on him.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cane tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cane to the ground. Cane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susi tries for a takedown but Cane circles away easily
and Cane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi shoots for a takedown but Cane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cane as he avoids it easily.
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Keni Susi has been cut.
Susi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cane.
Susi tries to move into range but Cane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Susi is rocked!
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cane tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Susi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Susi shoots in and drives through. Cane sprawls well.
Cane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Susi seems to have got his legs back now.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Susi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Susi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Cane.
Cane throws a leg kick but Susi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Cane tenderised Susi's leg. Susi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane scores with a body shot.
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!
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Susi checks a leg kick.
Cane throws a right and a left that Susi avoids nicely.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cane but Cane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cane circles away.
Cane throws a leg kick that misses.
Susi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cane.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Susi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cane.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
A little feinted left hand from Susi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Susi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cane as he jumps to the side.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Cane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Cane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Cane connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Cane as Susi shoots in.
Cane tries a quick counter leg kick but Susi is wise to it.
Cane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Cane lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat.
Susi shoots in but Cane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susi.
Cane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi fails with the takedown.
Cane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cane lands a big uppercut and Susi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Susi looks OK. Cane waves Susi back to his feet!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cane engages and cracks Susi with a massive lead left hook - Susi tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cane is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sutter Cane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilkki comes into the arena with Fintelligens - Sori blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny White!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range and White settles back down.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White has managed to clinch.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White has Nilkki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Nilkki'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White looking for a takedown.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nilkki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
Nilkki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilkki working White over with knees to the body.
White blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki with a knee to the head.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nilkki is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
It looks like Danny White has been cut.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki lands a nice knee to the body.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Nice body punch from Nilkki - that landed with a thud.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
White lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from White.
Nilkki has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a right to the head.
White lands an elbow just above Nilkki 's eye.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
White manages to break the clinch.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White moves into the clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
Nilkki prevents the takedown attempt.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Nilkki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nilkki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White darts in and clinches Nilkki up against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Nilkki prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Nilkki lands with a right to the head.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nilkki avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nilkki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nilkki misses with a straight right.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good exchange - Nilkki coming out on top.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White clinches up against the cage.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Nilkki displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
Nilkki avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is working for takedown but Nilkki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nilkki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nilkki is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nilkki down to the mat. Nilkki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White rushes Nilkki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nilkki or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A short right from White on the inside.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
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!
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
White tries to break free but Nilkki pushes him back against the cage.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
White avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
White is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nilkki blocks an elbow strike from White.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks an elbow strike from White.
Nilkki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
White throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Nilkki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Nilkki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilkki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from White misses.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nilkki pinned against the cage. Nilkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pikku Nilkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White wants to land a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki is looking to chop away at White's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny White's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Danny White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
White can't break the clinch.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilkki.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is struggling to control the position.
White has Nilkki pressed against the cage.
White receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilkki.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Good body shot from White.
White looking for a takedown.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Nilkki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilkki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danny White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with some punches.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White working aggressively here.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
White pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is looking for a triangle here but Nilkki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilkki controlling the position.
Nilkki continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Nilkki keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilkki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Nilkki trying to control the position but White is working away.
White trying to remain calm as Nilkki controls from the top position.
White prevents Nilkki from improving position.
White gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Nilkki sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nilkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nilkki 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Danny White spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. I'm confident this fight will be ruled a 'no-contest' after my opponent here tests positive for drugs, once again.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen NWO Wolfpack as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Collins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Collins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Island Warriors that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins preventing the sweep.
James controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
James striking off his back but it's not causing Collins any problems.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Collins trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Kyle Collins has been cut.
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Collins lands a left hand.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Collins to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
James controlling from the top position.
James postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
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 Kyle Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
James trying to control the position.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyle Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Collins is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins 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.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working some strikes from top position.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Collins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Collins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Collins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Collins keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
James instigates a clinch.
Collins stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James is trying to break free.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins is working James over against the cage.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Collins on the inside.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a takedown into guard.
Collins pushes James off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Kyle Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy James.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins controls the position.
Collins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Collins thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James misses the jab.
James tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Collins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a right hand.
James has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James tries to sprawl but Collins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collins is taking a breather. James 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.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Collins wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
James looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. James lands a nice short elbow.
Collins tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kyle Collins!
A very excited looking Kyle Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams thuds a left hand into Hoo's body.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Hoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Adams takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams is trying to push Hoo away but Hoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoo tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Hoo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoo is defending well.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoo has him pressed against the cage.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Hoo slams his shin into Adams's torso.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoo rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoo misses with a right hand
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoo trying to control the position.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adams won't allow Hoo to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Adams with a jab.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Hoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Hoo. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Hoo throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams throws a low kick but Hoo moves out of range easily.
Adams tries to clinch there but Hoo circles away.
Hoo throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoo's head.
Hoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoo there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
And Adams tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Hoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JR Adams.
Hoo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams moves into full mount! Hoo won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adams instigates a clinch.
Hoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow.
Adams presses Hoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams forces Hoo back against the cage and clinches.
Hoo has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to clinch but Hoo is avoiding it.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoo dodges the punch combination from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimroy Hoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hoo counter with a right hand.
Adams moves out of range as Hoo throws a body kick.
Hoo throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoo tries to land a front kick but Adams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Adams controls the position.
JR Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Hoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoo is not content to let Adams control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams working the body and head with strikes.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hoo manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo wants to get back to full guard.
Adams drops an elbow to the side of Hoo's head.
Hoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
Adams is really stuck here.
Adams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hoo prevents Adams from improving his position.
Hoo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams striking from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoo misses with a body kick.
Hoo throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adams is pressing down on Hoo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoo is holding on for now.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Hoo defends the submission attempt.
Hoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control from Hoo's half guard. Hoo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hoo working a defensive guard here.
Hoo has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoo is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
JR Adams 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoo is keeping the position for now.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kimroy Hoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoo misses with a straight right.
Hoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Kimroy Hoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoo.
Hoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoo lands a right hand.
Hoo lands with a left to the head.
Adams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoo.
Hoo trying to land knees to the body.
Hoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Hoo scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams successfully pulls guard.
Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Hoo's temple.
Hoo is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams works his way into full mount!
Adams controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams!
After winning the bout, JR Adams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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