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EFC 49 - The Appetizer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeranimo Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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167 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeranimo Milner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Milner. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas takes a swing at Milner's ribcage but misses.
Milner looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milner.
Milner needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Milner lands a two punch combo.
Rojas lunges at Milner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Milner's hand.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milner.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Rojas.
Milner is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Milner.
Milner is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas looks to land a combination but Milner avoids it well.
Milner seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojas lands with a right that hurts Milner. Milner looks to clinch but Rojas throws a short knee that drops Milner. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Paul Rojas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between L Rhoe Tayona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Curwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, L Rhoe Tayona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Curwin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayona throws out a loose jab but Curwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tayona swats away the attempt to clinch by Curwin.
Curwin 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.
Tayona shoots in and bounces Curwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Curwin wants to hit a switch here but Tayona passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Curwin there!
Tayona throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Curwin tries to hold on but Tayona postures up.
Tayona has control of Curwin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Curwin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tayona trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayona is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Curwin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Curwin tries to reverse the position but Tayona maintains control.
BOOM! Tayona connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Curwin blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tayona controlling from mount.
Curwin tries to lock up and control but Tayona gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Curwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tayona scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tayona postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Curwin looks a forlorn figure.
Curwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tayona sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Curwin is looking to get to half guard.
Tayona lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Curwin hang on?
Curwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tayona lands a heavy elbow.
Curwin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curwin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tayona breaks from Curwin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Curwin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tayona looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Curwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tayona throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curwin gets full guard.
Tayona cracks Curwin with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tayona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curwin working for a triangle but Tayona defends it easily.
Curwin looks gassed!
Tayona trying to control the position from guard on top but Curwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Curwin, not yet.
Curwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tayona controls the pace.
Curwin wants to stand but Tayona is controlling the position.
Tayona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
L Rhoe Tayona 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.
Tayona looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Curwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tayona not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tayona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tayona pushing down on Curwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Curwin won't allow Tayona to pass to mount.
Curwin is looking for a sweep. Tayona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curwin is refusing to be controlled, as Tayona sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayona not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curwin won't allow Tayona to pass to mount.
Curwin taking some punishment here, with Tayona in his half guard.
Curwin is staying active underneath Tayona, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curwin is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Curwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Curwin is breathing heavily.
Curwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tayona manages to get himself to full guard.
Tayona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tayona tries to get out of the position.
Curwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curwin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tayona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tayona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tayona!
Tayona lands an elbow.
Tayona tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
L Rhoe Tayona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tayona scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tayona tries for a kimura but Curwin is defending well.
Curwin tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayona landing a few strikes.
Tayona lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tayona gets to mount! Curwin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Curwin is looking to get to half guard.
Curwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tayona thows a huge punch but Curwin dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayona perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Curwin tries to roll over but Tayona keeps him under control.
Curwin wants to control but Tayona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curwin wants to get back to his feet.
Tayona seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tayona prevents Curwin from improving his position.
Tayona slows the pace down in half guard.
Tayona is looking for a kimura but Curwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tayona to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
L Rhoe Tayona dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tayona connects with a jab.
Curwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tayona shoots in but Curwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tayona closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curwin did well to prevent Tayona getting side control.
Curwin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tayona jumps into side control!
Curwin tries to bench press Tayona off him but Tayona keeps the position.
Tayona in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Curwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tayona wants to take a breather but Curwin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tayona.
Curwin is looking for a triangle but Tayona pushes his legs off easily.
Curwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curwin trying to control the position.
Tayona controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tayona working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Curwin's head.
Tayona won't allow Curwin to sweep him here.
Curwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tayona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Curwin keeping moving, preventing Tayona from controlling successfully.
Tayona preventing the sweep.
Curwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Curwin stops Tayona from getting back to his feet.
Tayona trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Curwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayona is defending against the submission attempts here by Curwin.
Curwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tayona sees it coming and defends easily.
Tayona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tayona kicks off Curwin and gets to his feet.
Curwin thuds a left hand into Tayona's body.
Paul Curwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tayona shoots in for a double leg but Curwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Curwin tries to clinch there but Tayona circles away.
Curwin has closed the distance and engaged Tayona in a clinch.
Paul Curwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Curwin is looking for a triangle but Tayona pushes his legs off easily.
Curwin keeping moving, preventing Tayona from controlling successfully.
Tayona lands a couple of digs.
Curwin keeping full guard, as Tayona tries to pass.
Tayona controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
L Rhoe Tayona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tayona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... L Rhoe Tayona!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Felix da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Simm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Simm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miquel Felix da Costa's chin.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miquel Felix da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Simm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix da Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simm doesn't seem bothered though.
Simm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Felix da Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simm is working away from the top position though.
Felix da Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simm wants to take a breather but Felix da Costa is having none of it.
Simm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simm is trying to control the action in half guard but Felix da Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Felix da Costa!
Felix da Costa tries to reverse the position but Simm maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix da Costa holds of for dear life.
Felix da Costa is looking to get to half guard.
Simm wants to control the pace but Felix da Costa is squirming around nicely.
Felix da Costa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felix da Costa is looking to escape.
Simm seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Felix da Costa is holding on tight.
Simm looking to secure an arm triangle but Felix da Costa defends it well.
That's two 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.
Felix da Costa wants to hold on but Simm pushes him away.
Simm controlling from mount.
Felix da Costa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simm wants to control the pace but Felix da Costa is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Felix da Costa tries to lock up and control but Simm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Felix da Costa tries to reverse the position but Simm maintains control.
Simm is working for a guillotine from mount but Felix da Costa frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Felix da Costa is trying to escape the mount.
Simm trying to control but Felix da Costa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simm controlling from the full mount.
Simm is looking to work his way around to Felix da Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Felix da Costa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Felix da Costa wants to hold on but Simm pushes him away.
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.
Simm tries to control but Felix da Costa wriggling away.
Simm working for a guillotine from mount but Felix da Costa is in no mood to give up.
Simm looks gassed!
Felix da Costa is working to get back to half guard.
Simm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felix da Costa is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simm wants to take Felix da Costa's back but he can't do it this time.
Simm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Simm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Felix da Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Felix da Costa as he jumps to the side.
Ash Simm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simm tries for a takedown but Felix da Costa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felix da Costa throws a nice looking combination but Simm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Felix da Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Felix da Costa pinned against the cage. Felix da Costa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
Felix da Costa connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Felix da Costa.
Horrible takedown by Simm or perhaps it was just good defense by Felix da Costa which made him look bad.
Miquel Felix da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Felix da Costa sprawls well. Felix da Costa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simm gets slowly back to his feet.
Simm misses with a takedown attempt - Felix da Costa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Felix da Costa rushes Simm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simm is breathing heavily.
Simm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Felix da Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Felix da Costa.
Simm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Felix da Costa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Felix da Costa scores with a shot to the side of Simm's head.
Still in the clinch, Felix da Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Felix da Costa with a knee to the head.
Felix da Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Felix da Costa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simm up against the cage.
Felix da Costa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felix da Costa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Felix da Costa slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Felix da Costa.
Simm managing to block the knees to the body from Felix da Costa.
Simm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Felix da Costa.
Simm pulls guard effortlessly.
Simm keeping moving, preventing Felix da Costa from controlling successfully.
Felix da Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa postures up.
Simm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Felix da Costa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Felix da Costa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Felix da Costa looking to pass the guard.
Felix da Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simm fails with the takedown.
Felix da Costa moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Felix da Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix da Costa lands with a shot to the body.
Felix da Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Felix da Costa scores with a jab. Simm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Felix da Costa - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Felix da Costa, as that shot connected.
Felix da Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Felix da Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Felix da Costa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simm.
Felix da Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simm's head backwards.
Miquel Felix da Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simm checks a leg kick nicely.
Simm fails with a takedown attempt.
Simm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simm wants to control from the top but Felix da Costa keeps moving.
Simm is fighting to break Felix da Costa's control of his arms but Felix da Costa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Felix da Costa keeping moving, preventing Simm from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Felix da Costa has Simm pulled in close to control his posture.
Simm trying to control but Felix da Costa is working from the bottom.
Felix da Costa is adopting a defensive guard.
Simm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Felix da Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Felix da Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simm shoots in for a takedown but Felix da Costa shows good takedown defense.
Simm closes the distance and clinches up with Felix da Costa, looking for a takedown. Simm pushes Felix da Costa against the cage but Felix da Costa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Felix da Costa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Simm blocks the body kick.
Felix da Costa misses with an uppercut. Simm saw that one coming.
Felix da Costa drives through and clinches with Simm against the cage.
Felix da Costa just leaning against Simm, taking a breather.
Felix da Costa scores with a hook to the body.
Simm is trying to drag Felix da Costa to the mat but Felix da Costa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simm wants a takedown but no success here.
Felix da Costa lands a shot to the body.
Felix da Costa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simm up against the cage.
Felix da Costa pushes Simm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Felix da Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Felix da Costa stalling against the cage.
Simm has Felix da Costa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Felix da Costa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miquel Felix da Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Simm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix da Costa stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miquel Felix da Costa.
Simm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Felix da Costa tests Simm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simm dives in and grabs Felix da Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felix da Costa pushes down on Simm's head and hops out.
Simm walks into a left hand.
Felix da Costa clobbers Simm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Felix da Costa scores with a hook to the body. Simm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Felix da Costa tries a low kick but Simm avoids it.
Felix da Costa throws a one two combo.
Simm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Felix da Costa finds it's way round the side to connect with Simm's head.
Felix da Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Felix da Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felix da Costa tests Simm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simm fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simm shoots in but no luck this time.
Felix da Costa closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Felix da Costa.
Simm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Felix da Costa.
Simm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Felix da Costa presses Simm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Felix da Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simm or not.
A bit of stalling here from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Felix da Costa taking a breather.
Felix da Costa lands with a right to the head.
Felix da Costa lands with a left to the head.
Simm looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix da Costa lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Felix da Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Felix da Costa is stalling here.
Felix da Costa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simm is defending well for now.
Simm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Felix da Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Felix da Costa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Felix da Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Simm backwards.
Felix da Costa lands with a right to the head.
Felix da Costa scores with a knee to the head.
Felix da Costa digs a right hand into Simm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simm's gas tank.
Simm tries for a takedown but Felix da Costa manages to get underhooks.
Felix da Costa lands a shoulder strike.
Felix da Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Felix da Costa is struggling to control the position.
Felix da Costa gets underhooks to prevent Simm's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Felix da Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Felix da Costa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Felix da Costa.
Felix da Costa has a couple of punches blocked by Simm.
Simm has Felix da Costa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Felix da Costa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simm goes for a takedown attempt but Felix da Costa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Felix da Costa scores with a jab.
Felix da Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Felix da Costa has Simm pressed against the cage.
Simm fails to pull guard.
Felix da Costa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simm backwards.
Felix da Costa swings wildly with an uppercut but Simm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Felix da Costa walks away with a smile on his face. Simm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Felix da Costa finds it's way through Simm's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miquel Felix da Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felix da Costa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miquel Felix da Costa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Napiera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Fickett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
146 lbs
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156 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kris Napiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fickett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Napiera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fickett throws a body kick that misses.
Napiera misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fickett is defended easily by Napiera.
Napiera scores a takedown into full mount!
Fickett tries to buck Napiera off but he can't manage it.
Napiera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fickett wants to control but Napiera is having none of it.
Fickett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fickett swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Napiera controlling his opponent.
Fickett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Napiera wants to control but Fickett has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napiera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fickett sees it coming and defends easily.
Fickett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Napiera is working away from the top position though.
Fickett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Napiera pulls his head out easily.
Napiera prevents Fickett from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Fickett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Napiera content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fickett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Napiera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fickett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Napiera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Napiera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Napiera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fickett shoots and misses
and Napiera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kris Napiera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Fickett.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fickett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fickett scores with a jab.
Napiera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Napiera scores with a jab to the head.
Napiera scores with a nice head shot.
Napiera thuds a left hand into Fickett's body.
Napiera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fickett has time to react.
Fickett misses with a takedown attempt
and Napiera counters with a left to the body.
Fickett looks gassed!
Napiera blocks a head kick by Fickett.
Napiera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Napiera stands up and beckons Fickett to his feet.
Napiera tests Fickett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Napiera is defended easily by Fickett.
Napiera lands a glancing blow to the side of Fickett's head.
Fickett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Napiera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fickett misses with a takedown attempt
and Napiera counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napiera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Napiera lands in his opponent's guard.
Napiera trying to control the position from guard on top but Fickett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Napiera 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Napiera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Napiera scores with a jab to the head.
Fickett misses with a straight left.
Napiera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fickett to the mat! Fickett manages to get full guard.
Fickett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Napiera controlling from the top position.
Napiera'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.
Fickett working for submissions but it's allowed Napiera to get to half guard.
Fickett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napiera slows the pace down in half guard.
Fickett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fickett looking for submissions off his back.
Fickett is refusing to be controlled, as Napiera sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Fickett tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Napiera has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Napiera looking to secure an arm triangle but Fickett defends it well.
Fickett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Napiera trying to control but Fickett is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napiera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fickett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fickett shrugs it off.
Napiera looking for a guillotine from mount but Fickett is having none of it.
Fickett is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fickett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fickett is looking to improve his position but Napiera isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fickett tries to buck Napiera off but Napiera takes his back!
Fickett looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Napiera controlling well, preventing Fickett from escaping the position.
Napiera tries to get the hooks in deep but Fickett pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fickett wants to get back to his feet.
Napiera working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Napiera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Napiera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fickett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fickett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fickett wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Napiera wants to control but Fickett is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fickett trying to remain calm as Napiera controls from the top position.
Napiera wants to control but Fickett is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fickett trying to remain calm as Napiera controls from the top position.
Napiera wants to control but Fickett is keeping him busy.
Napiera blocks the strikes from Fickett.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Napiera's corner calls for a 1-2. Napiera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Napiera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fickett working for submissions but it's allowed Napiera to get to half guard.
Fickett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Napiera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fickett looking for submissions off his back.
Napiera wants to free his trapped foot but Fickett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fickett is not content to let Napiera control the position.
Fickett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Napiera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fickett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fickett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brad Fickett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Fickett tries to clinch there but Napiera circles away.
Fickett fails with the takedown
and Fickett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brad Fickett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fickett throws the left hand but Napiera avoids the punch easily.
Napiera tests Fickett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Napiera ducks under a wild hook from Fickett.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Napiera.
Napiera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fickett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fickett striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napiera is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fickett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Napiera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Napiera 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Napiera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marius Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauler comes to the cage accompanied by WAR then PEACE. Jack Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
134 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marius Mauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Marius Mauler has been cut.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mauler pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson won't allow Mauler to sweep him here.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson 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.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mauler tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mauler defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mauler is not content to let Johnson control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Mauler backs away looking to recover.
Mauler fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Mauler is blocking nicely.
Johnson trying to control the action but Mauler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is looking to improve his position.
Mauler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mauler tries to get out of the position.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Mauler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Mauler defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Mauler's hands, connecting with Mauler's forehead.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Mauler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mauler is looking to improve his position.
Mauler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Mauler defends it.
Mauler moves into full guard.
Mauler has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
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.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauler is retaining full guard.
Johnson postures up in Mauler's guard and throws a big left but Mauler blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mauler has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mauler's guard now.
Mauler trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mauler working a defensive guard here.
Mauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Mauler wants to control but Johnson passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marius Mauler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mauler throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Mauler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mauler sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mauler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mauler gets back to full guard.
Mauler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mauler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Mauler is keeping him busy.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Mauler dodges it nicely.
Johnson is pressing down on Mauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mauler is holding on for now.
Johnson throwing shots but Mauler is blocking nicely.
Mauler wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is taking a breather. Mauler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mauler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jack Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mauler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauler throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Mauler.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mauler keeps moving.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Mauler is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Mauler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mauler can't do much from the bottom here.
Mauler tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Mauler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mauler wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mauler defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mauler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mauler.
Mauler controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Mauler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Mauler looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauler, not yet.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marius Mauler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mauler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Mauler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauler is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mauler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Mauler slows the pace down in half guard.
Mauler is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mauler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Mauler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mauler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Mauler throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauler pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Mauler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jack Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Mauler.
Mauler working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mauler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Mauler keeps moving.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Mauler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mauler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauler throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mauler's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Mauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vick Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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21
181 lbs
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21
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicholas Palmer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palmer!
Vick Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong misses with a body shot
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Palmer.
Armstrong throws a leg kick
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer misses with a body kick.
Armstrong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses
and Palmer counters with a nice body shot.
Palmer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Armstrong swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Armstrong scores with a jab.
Armstrong is looking to wear down Palmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Armstrong takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palmer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Armstrong throws a lazy body kick
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Armstrong throws a one two combo.
Palmer throws a push kick but Armstrong slaps the foot to one side.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer counters with a left and a right that stings Armstrong.
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Palmer against the cage.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Palmer blocking some punches.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Palmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Palmer breaks the clinch.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Palmer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palmer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Armstrong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong lands with a nice combination. Palmer backs away looking to recover.
Nicholas Palmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Palmer.
Palmer takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Palmer slips to the side
and Palmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong throws the kick towards the body but Palmer avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a leg kick
and Palmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Palmer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Palmer throws a one two combo.
Palmer lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Palmer counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicholas Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Palmer lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection.
Palmer misses with a combination
and Armstrong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Palmer tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer scores with a nice strike.
Armstrong 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong is in close to Palmer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong seems keen to control Palmer's posture.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is looking to control Armstrong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palmer avoid being mounted?
Palmer is trying to stand back up but Armstrong is controlling him
Armstrong throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Armstrong working Palmer over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a strike but Palmer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Palmer trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Palmer is working away.
Armstrong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Palmer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Palmer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Palmer wants to sweep but Armstrong has passed to side control!
Palmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Armstrong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Vick Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Armstrong throws a low kick, looking for Palmer's leg but Palmer calmly moves out of range.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Palmer.
Palmer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Armstrong looks to land a body kick but Palmer moved away.
Vick Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Armstrong looks to clinch
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Palmer blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Palmer.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Palmer misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Armstrong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armstrong misses with a body punch
and Palmer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong fails with the takedown
and Palmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Palmer slips to the side
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Palmer scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Palmer
and Armstrong counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Palmer.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palmer misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmer finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
Armstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmer.
Palmer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Armstrong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Palmer takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking hook.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Palmer avoids nicely.
Palmer fakes the leg kick and cracks Armstrong in the body.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmer slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmer.
Palmer scores with a jab.
Armstrong throws a low kick but Palmer avoids it.
Armstrong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palmer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Palmer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tubby Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edgar Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Edgar Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Hayes slips under a jab from Robinson.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson scores with a jab to the head.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayes.
Robinson catches Hayes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Hayes scores a takedown into full mount!
Hayes looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayes controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Hayes unloads with some shots from mount but Robinson bucks and avoids them well.
Hayes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Robinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
It looks like Tubby Hayes has been cut.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice right hand.
Hayes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hayes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Edgar Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson lands a big shot that drops Hayes! Can he finish him?
Hayes is rocked!
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oh Hayes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayes is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
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.
Robinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hayes is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tubby Hayes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hayes misses with a straight left.
Hayes moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Edgar Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Hayes slips a jab from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Hayes tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Hayes slips the punch.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Hayes slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes lands with a shot to the body.
Hayes misses with a jab to the body
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Robinson misses.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Hayes tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hayes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson misses the jab.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson works Hayes's body with a nice hook.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayes.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson scores with the left hand. Hayes knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Edgar Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Hayes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hayes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayes takes one on the button.
Hayes lands a head kick!
It looks like Edgar Robinson has been cut.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
A jab from Robinson misses.
Tubby Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Hayes dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Robinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farid Abdellaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koylio's entrance music is Moonsorrow - Köyliönjärven Jäällä (Pakanavedet II). A fine choice. 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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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Farid Abdellaoui!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koylio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdellaoui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koylio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koylio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdellaoui. Koylio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdellaoui slips a straight right by Koylio.
Abdellaoui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koylio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch up but Koylio circles away and keeps his distance.
Koylio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abdellaoui sprawls well initially but Koylio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koylio trying to control from half guard but Abdellaoui is working away.
Koylio with the ground and pound but Abdellaoui uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koylio throws a big right hand that misses.
Koylio is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdellaoui has wrist control.
Koylio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdellaoui is keeping the position for now.
Koylio trying to control but Abdellaoui is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui keeping full guard, as Koylio tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but Koylio is having none of it.
Good shot there by Koylio.
Nice sprawl there from Abdellaoui as Koylio shoots in.
Koylio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Farid Abdellaoui has been cut.
Abdellaoui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdellaoui slaps away a takedown attempt from Koylio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Farid Abdellaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdellaoui thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Abdellaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koylio throws the left hand but Abdellaoui avoids the punch easily.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farid Abdellaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Koylio.
Koylio just misses with a punch to the body.
Koylio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch there but Koylio circles away.
Abdellaoui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koylio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abdellaoui as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalli Koylio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui lands with a hook. Koylio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Abdellaoui misses the jab.
Abdellaoui tries to close the distance and clinch but Koylio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdellaoui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koylio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Koylio - that landed with a thud.
Koylio is trying to drag Abdellaoui to the mat but Abdellaoui just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koylio prevents Abdellaoui from breaking the clinch.
Abdellaoui is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koylio is keeping busy.
Koylio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdellaoui smiles and moves away.
Koylio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but Koylio moves out of range.
Abdellaoui is looking to clinch but Koylio is avoiding it.
Abdellaoui paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdellaoui misses with an uppercut. Koylio saw that one coming.
Abdellaoui misses with a straight left.
Abdellaoui misses the shot to the body.
Koylio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koylio fails with a takedown attempt.
Koylio with a nice cross.
Koylio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abdellaoui as he avoids it easily.
Koylio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Koylio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abdellaoui misses with a two punch combination.
Koylio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but Koylio is having none of it.
Abdellaoui fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koylio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abdellaoui swivels and escapes.
Koylio swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdellaoui.
Abdellaoui tries to close the distance and clinch but Koylio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koylio tries for a takedown but Abdellaoui sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koylio throws a hook but Abdellaoui blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Abdellaoui.
Koylio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdellaoui.
Koylio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abdellaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koylio's guard.
Abdellaoui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koylio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdellaoui is looking to work some ground and pound but Koylio has wrist control.
Abdellaoui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koylio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdellaoui has managed to get both his arms back between Koylio's legs - danger averted.
Koylio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abdellaoui 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.
Abdellaoui trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koylio's guard.
Abdellaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koylio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdellaoui is one step ahead there.
Abdellaoui throwing strikes from guard but Koylio blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koylio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdellaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koylio is keeping the position for now.
Abdellaoui wants to get up but he can't break Koylio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koylio has his foot on Abdellaoui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abdellaoui works his way back into a safe position though.
Abdellaoui forces his way into half guard.
Koylio holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Abdellaoui is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Koylio 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.
Abdellaoui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koylio keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio tries to get to full guard but Abdellaoui has control of the leg.
Abdellaoui thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koylio's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abdellaoui lands a jab.
Abdellaoui misses with a double jab
and Koylio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abdellaoui thinking.
Koylio lands a slapping body shot.
Abdellaoui looks to clinch
and Koylio counters with a nice body shot.
Koylio blocks a jab.
Abdellaoui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdellaoui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but Koylio moves away
and Koylio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio misses with a two punch combination.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch
and Koylio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koylio trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdellaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koylio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdellaoui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koylio is controlling him.
Abdellaoui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koylio scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Koylio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abdellaoui misses with a combination
and Koylio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koylio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koylio throwing shots but Abdellaoui is blocking nicely.
Abdellaoui is trying to maintain the position but Koylio is very close to passing his half guard.
Abdellaoui is looking to escape.
Koylio wants to control but Abdellaoui is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Koylio.
Koylio winds up and cracks Abdellaoui with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koylio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdellaoui can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abdellaoui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdellaoui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abdellaoui regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Koylio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abdellaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
Koylio wants to pass the guard but Abdellaoui is keeping the position.
Koylio scoring with some ground and pound.
Koylio lands a couple of elbows.
Lalli Koylio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdellaoui keeping moving, preventing Koylio from controlling successfully.
Koylio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koylio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Abdellaoui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koylio is one step ahead there.
Abdellaoui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abdellaoui is controlling Koylio's posture.
Koylio trying to control but Abdellaoui is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abdellaoui misses the shot to the body.
Abdellaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lalli Koylio is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdellaoui scores with a nice right hand.
Koylio misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to de liver by Abdellaoui. Beautiful body shot.
Koylio misses the shot to the body.
Abdellaoui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abdellaoui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Abdellaoui misses.
Koylio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdellaoui slips a jab from Koylio.
Lalli Koylio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdellaoui scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koylio throws a body punch but Abdellaoui moves out of range.
Koylio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdellaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Koylio.
Abdellaoui swings for the body but Koylio moves out of range.
Abdellaoui moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdellaoui tries to clinch but Koylio moves away
and Koylio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Koylio wants to take a breather but Abdellaoui is having none of it.
Lalli Koylio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdellaoui works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abdellaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdellaoui trying to control the position.
Abdellaoui can't keep his opponent in guard - Koylio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalli Koylio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koylio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalli Koylio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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188 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Grey!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Grey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams trying to control but Grey postures up.
Grey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adams wants to control but Grey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey working Adams over with strikes.
Grey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams is staying active underneath Grey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Adams trying to control but Grey postures up.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grey.
Adams is holding on to half guard well.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Grey has control of the leg.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grey's head.
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Grey tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Grey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grey is rocked!
Grey blocks a head kick by Adams.
Grey is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Grey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams scores with a kick to the body.
Grey looks gassed!
Adams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grey.
Grey seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grey blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams is looking to land body kicks.
Grey misses with a hook.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey avoids the head kick by Adams.
Grey checks a low kick from Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grey prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grey working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Grey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grey.
Grey throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws a leg kick but Grey moved away.
Adams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Adams throws a push kick but Grey slaps the foot to one side.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grey throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Grey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grey just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Grey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grey throws out the jab.
Grey moves out of range as Adams throws a body kick.
Adams scoring well with a low kick there.
Grey avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams feints and then cracks Grey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grey down.
Grey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grey is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams connects with a high kick.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Grey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Adams is looking to slow Grey down with leg kicks.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grey's head.
Nice body kick from Adams.
Adams throws a head kick that Grey semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams cracks the inside of Grey's front leg.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Adams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adams lands with a slapping head kick.
Adams scores with a head kick.
A combination from Grey does no damage.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grey is defended easily by Adams.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
Adams lands with a kick to the temple. Grey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grey.
Adams lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grey will feel that in the morning.
Adams lands a head kick!
Adams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grey is out of range.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
Grey tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams wants to slow Grey down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grey.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams throws and low kick but Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams lands a head kick. Grey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grey fails to land the takedown.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams avoids the body shot from Grey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grey throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Adams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grey's head.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Grey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Grey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams is not content to let Grey control the position.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grey.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grey is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams is stalling here. Grey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grey scores with punches from side control.
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.
Grey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grey has control of an arm but Adams manages to advance to Grey's back!
Grey just trying to survive but Adams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Adams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grey is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Grey defends it.
Grey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grey.
Grey pulls Adams in to control the position.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grey is keeping the position for now.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grey trying to control the position here.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Grey is retaining full guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Douglas Adams did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adams scores with a push kick.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Grey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Adams scores with a kick to the body.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Adams.
Grey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adams.
Adams lands with a kick to the temple. Grey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adams.
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Adams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Adams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adams is looking to slow Grey down with leg kicks.
Grey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grey.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adams.
Adams cracks the inside of Grey's front leg.
Grey looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams looks for the body kick but Grey saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a head kick. Grey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Grey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams tries to move into range but Grey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Grey misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams thuds a left hand into Grey's body.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
Adams connects with a high kick.
Grey scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adams is looking to wear down Grey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams throws a head kick that half lands.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Adams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Grey shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Douglas Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Grey.
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grey misses with the combination.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams lands a head kick. Grey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams lands with a slapping head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Grey.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Adams had his way with Wilson Grey in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Grey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Grey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grey avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams lands a head kick. Grey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Douglas Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Grey.
A head kick from Adams lands but Grey takes it in his stride.
Adams pushes Grey away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grey.
Grey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Grey looking to pass the guard.
Adams controlling the position.
Wilson Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grey postures up.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grey's guard.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Grey is adopting a defensive guard.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grey is looking to improve his position.
Grey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grey controls his leg.
Adams is pressing down on Grey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grey is holding on for now.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey.
Adams scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Grey misses with a looping left.
Grey drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Adams!
Douglas Adams is the new middleweight champion!
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