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Reach 4 - Beachside Beatdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Scully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards's entrance music is God's Gonna Cut You Down By Jonny Cash. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Edwards! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Scully! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scully fails with the takedown. Travis Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Scully walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A jab lands there for Edwards. Scully lands with a good body shot. Scully fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards. Edwards throws a hook but Scully blocks it. Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Scully. Scully gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Scully. Edwards scores with a jab. Scully acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Edwards works Scully's body with a nice hook. Scully is looking to clinch. Edwards dips to his left and cracks Scully with an uppercut! Scully closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away. Travis Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Scully. Scully throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Scully.
Edwards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scully stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Danga de danga de dang - Edwards scores with a four punch combination! Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Scully on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Scully shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one. Scully looks gassed! Nice body punch from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Edwards jabs Scully right on the nose. Scully blinks but takes it well. Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scully. Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Scully fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Scully gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Scully shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Decent striking displayed by Edwards there. Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards. Scully fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Edwards lunges at Scully with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scully's hand. Edwards closes the distance and lands a one-two. Edwards scores with a nice strike. Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Edwards is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Scully drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Scully takes one to the side of the head.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Scully takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Edwards lands a jab to Scully's midsection. Scully takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A right-left combo lands from Edwards. Edwards moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Edwards cracks Scully with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A punch lands to the side of Scully 's head but he takes it in his stride. Scully is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Scully with an uppercut! Scully has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Edwards thuds a left hand into Scully's body. Travis Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Edwards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scully backs up against the cage.
Scully takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Edwards connects with a body shot. Scully takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jab by Edwards. Scully is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edwards. Edwards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Scully moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice jab there from Edwards. Edwards jabs Scully right on the nose. Scully blinks but takes it well.
Scully is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Edwards drops Scully with a huge uppercut! Scully drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Edwards is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Edwards!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bader Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 cm
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Lopez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bader Greco! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away. Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss! A left and a right from Lopez both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bader Greco has been cut. Bader Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Greco slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Greco scores with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Greco is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows. Greco is looking to advance position but Lopez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Greco tries to improve his position but instead Lopez has taken his back! Greco is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Greco breaks Lopez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco. Greco wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. Lopez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Greco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Greco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lopez struggling a bit here. Greco cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty. An elbow from Greco crashes against the mat.
Greco slows the pace down. Greco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lopez is trying to escape the position but Greco is controlling the position. 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. Lopez dodges the ground and pound from Greco. Lopez struggling a bit here. Greco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Greco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lopez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Greco lands a nice forearm strike. Greco lands a decent elbow from side control. Greco wants to control for a moment but Lopez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Greco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greco working Lopez over with strikes. Greco is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Greco misses with a head shot. Lopez uses the momentum to regain guard. Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Greco scoring with punches to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bader Greco dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bader Greco's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Greco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Greco lands a few punches from side control. Greco throws an elbow but Lopez slips to the side and avoids it well. Greco working away. Greco looks up at the clock and then as Lopez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greco scores with punches from side control. Greco working the head and body with strikes. Greco wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy. Greco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greco trying to control the position but Lopez is working away. Greco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Greco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Greco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Greco landing strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Greco working the ground and pound but Lopez is defending the strikes. Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lopez regains half guard. Greco looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Greco 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. Lopez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Greco looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Greco lands a nice short elbow. Greco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head. Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco. Greco lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Greco connects with a nice short shot to Lopez's temple. Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Greco thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Greco winds up and cracks Lopez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Greco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Greco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greco scores with a couple of nice shots. Greco working the head and body with strikes. Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Greco lands with a punch from half guard. Greco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bader Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bader Greco's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Greco misses with a straight left. Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez. Lopez defending well as Greco loads up on a big left hand. Greco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Greco looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one. Lopez throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet. Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bader Greco. Greco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Lopez is looking to regain half guard here but Greco keeps moving and retains side control. Greco connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lopez some visible discomfort.
Greco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greco working the head with strikes. Lopez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Greco connects with a decent elbow. Greco scores with punches from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Greco lands a few punches from side control. An elbow from Greco crashes against the mat.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. The strikes coming from Greco are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Greco throws an elbow but Lopez slips to the side and avoids it well. Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greco working the ground and pound. Greco working the body and head with strikes. Greco working the ground and pound. Greco is chipping away with strikes.
Greco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
Lopez is rocked! Greco in side control lands a decent elbow. Oh Lopez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! A big shot lands for Greco! That's hurt Lopez! Will he recover? Greco fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bader Greco! Bader Greco is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Lex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Riviere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dante Lex has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Lex! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickael Riviere! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lex fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lex tries to clinch but Riviere is having none of it. Lex throws a series of punches but Riviere moves out of range. Lex throws a right and a left that both miss. Lex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riviere to the mat! Riviere manages to get full guard. Riviere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Riviere has a closed guard, preventing Lex from standing up. Riviere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lex tries to stand but Riviere is controlling from the bottom. Lex is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riviere is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riviere has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Riviere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Riviere has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lex is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Riviere yanks on the arm and Lex is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Riviere.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickael Riviere!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Johnson (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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Kesler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Johnson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Kesler throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesler avoids it. Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesler avoids it. Johnson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alex Kesler has been cut. Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kesler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Kesler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kesler as Johnson tries to tie him up. Kesler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Johnson is looking to control Kesler's arms but Kesler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kesler looks to throw an elbow but misses. Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kesler is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kesler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kesler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kesler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Kesler blocks with his arms.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kesler won't want to take too many of those. Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kesler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kesler won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Kesler takes a knee to the side of the body. Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Kesler looking to slow down the pace here. Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kesler.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kesler won't want to take too many of those. Kesler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now. Kesler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kesler missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Johnson tries to stall but Kesler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Kesler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson tests Kesler's chin there with a solid looking shot. Johnson is looking to slow Kesler down with leg kicks. An inside leg kick lands from Johnson. Mike Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kesler moves out of range. Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kesler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kesler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Johnson is trying to stall.
Kesler wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to control Kesler's arms but Kesler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage. Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Kesler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike. Kesler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Kesler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesler misses with a knee to the head. Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Kesler.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson working Kesler over with knees to the body. Kesler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A right handed body shot lands from Kesler.
Kesler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Kesler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Johnson connects with a single shot there. Johnson tries to clinch and Kesler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard. Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. Kesler won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Kesler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kesler stops Johnson from standing up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kesler is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Kesler clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage. Kesler misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Johnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alex Kesler's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kesler closes the distance and clinches. Kesler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson. Knees to the body from Kesler.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kesler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Kesler manages to break the clinch.
Kesler shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Kesler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kesler paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kesler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson. Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Kesler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick. Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Kesler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kesler tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kesler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kesler avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Kesler missing with knees to the body.
Mike Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kesler breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kesler, pushing him back against the cage. Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kesler.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kesler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kesler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. Kesler lands a left hand.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kesler managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Kesler managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kesler won't want to take too many of those. Kesler avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kesler is defending well for now. Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Kesler's ribcage. Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesler avoids it. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kesler tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges. Kesler breaks the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. Kesler is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position. Kesler tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kesler is defending well for now. Kesler is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Kesler into the cage. Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kesler tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kesler drops back down to his feet.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kesler is defending well for now. Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kesler tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body. Johnson misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kesler missing with knees to the body.
Kesler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Kesler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kesler misses with a knee strike.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kesler has him pressed against the cage. Kesler fails to pull guard.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kesler is defending well for now. Kesler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kesler shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Johnson wants to stand but Kesler is controlling the position. Kesler throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. Johnson is looking to stand up but Kesler isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kesler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Johnson pushes Kesler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Kesler tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. Alex Kesler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kesler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kesler's head. Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kesler wants to clinch. Kesler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kesler closes the distance looking to clinch and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Alex Kesler's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kesler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Johnson thumps Kesler with a low kick. Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kesler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage. Kesler looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Kesler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesler avoids it. Kesler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesler avoids it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kesler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kesler avoids it. Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson avoiding damage as Kesler throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson avoiding damage as Kesler throws knees to the body.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kesler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kesler avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Kesler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesler cracks Johnson with a nice body shot. Kesler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kesler missing with knees to the body.
Kesler trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson. A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick. Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick. Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kesler's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson drives through and clinches with Kesler against the cage.
Kesler trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Johnson misses with a knee to the head. Kesler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Mike Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kesler missing with knees to the body.
Kesler avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Kesler tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kesler works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches. Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kesler blocks it with crossed arms. Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Kesler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Kesler stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. Kesler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kesler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage. Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Kesler working Johnson over with knees to the body. Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Kesler avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Kesler missing with knees to the body.
Kesler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kesler lands a knee to the body.
Kesler manages to break the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kesler's sensitive parts. Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kesler avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Kesler fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands an overhand right. Johnson connects with a crisp jab. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kesler paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson tries to clinch there but Kesler circles away.
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. Johnson tries to clinch there but Kesler circles away.
Kesler moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson. Kesler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Johnson lands with a slapping head kick. Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Kesler clinches. Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kesler's efforts to push away. Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kesler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now. Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kesler's face.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kesler's face.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Kesler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding damage as Kesler throws knees to the body.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Kesler's ribcage. Alex Kesler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kesler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kesler tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Johnson 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 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cusumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cusumano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aint no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant. Le Blanc has chosen I Know It's Over - By The Smiths as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Stephen Cusumano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cusumano! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Le Blanc thows a left - swing and a miss! Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
Cusumano lands an overhand right. A head kick misses from Le Blanc. Le Blanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Le Blanc throws a hook but Cusumano blocks it. Le Blanc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cusumano scores with a nice strike. Cusumano takes one to the side of the head.
Le Blanc looks to land a left hand but Cusumano moved out of range nicely. Le Blanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Le Blanc lands. Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Le Blanc. A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Le Blanc does a little dance to reset his feet. Cusumano needs to keep his hands up - Le Blanc had a free shot at his head there. Kyle Le Blanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Le Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cusumano. Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Blanc manages to avoid it. Cusumano throws a right and a left that Le Blanc avoids nicely. Le Blanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively. Le Blanc looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range. Le Blanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head. Cusumano swings for the body but Le Blanc moves out of range.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano. Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Blanc. Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Blanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A punch combination from Cusumano misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Le Blanc. Le Blanc is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cusumano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Cusumano throws a body punch but Le Blanc moves out of range. Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fighters circle momentarily. Le Blanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cusumano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Blanc scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one. Cusumano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Blanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Le Blanc 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. A nice leg kick lands there from Le Blanc. Le Blanc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Cusumano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Blanc. Le Blanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano. Cusumano slips a straight right by Le Blanc. Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Cusumano 's head but he takes it in his stride. Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Cusumano is breathing heavily. A jab from Le Blanc misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Le Blanc. Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Le Blanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Le Blanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Le Blanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Le Blanc scores with a decent looking hook. Le Blanc lands with a nice body punch. Le Blanc lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Le Blanc lands a jab to the nose. Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Blanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action! Le Blanc lands a lovely overhand right. Nice shot by Le Blanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc dips to his left and cracks Cusumano with an uppercut! Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Cusumano tries to move into range but Le Blanc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Le Blanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Le Blanc lands a nice shot to the body.
Cusumano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Decent striking displayed by Le Blanc there. Le Blanc clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A cross from Le Blanc lands. Cusumano needs to keep his hands up - Le Blanc had a free shot at his head there. Le Blanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Le Blanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Le Blanc scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nice body punch from Le Blanc. Le Blanc connects with a right hand. Cusumano shakes it off. Le Blanc connects with the punch. Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Blanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Blanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Le Blanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Le Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Le Blanc thuds his right hand into Cusumano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside. Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss. A left lands for Le Blanc. Good exchange - Le Blanc coming out on top. Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Blanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cusumano is looking to wear down Le Blanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Le Blanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Le Blanc lands a body shot.
Le Blanc scores with a jab. Le Blanc connects with a jab. Le Blanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Le Blanc works Cusumano's body with a nice hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Blanc lands a slapping body shot.
Le Blanc thuds a left hand into Cusumano's body. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap. Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Le Blanc scores with a nice strike. Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Le Blanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cusumano on the side of the head. A shot to de liver by Le Blanc. Beautiful body shot. Le Blanc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cusumano. Cusumano circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Le Blanc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Cusumano slips a jab from Le Blanc. Le Blanc misses with a double jab.
Le Blanc tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Le Blanc connects with the punch. Cusumano blocks a jab. Cusumano misses with a looping left. Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusumano staying out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Le Blanc does a little dance to reset his feet. Cusumano misses with a combination
and Le Blanc counters with a left to the body. Le Blanc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano walks into a jab. Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Blanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A cross from Le Blanc lands. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head. Le Blanc jabbing away but nothing is landing. Le Blanc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Le Blanc slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Le Blanc with a hook. Le Blanc scores with a nice head shot. Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage. A punch combination from Cusumano misses. The crowd cheers as Le Blanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though. A telegraphed right hand from Le Blanc misses the target. The crowd cheers as Le Blanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though. Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice hook. Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Blanc works Cusumano's body with a nice hook. Le Blanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cusumano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Le Blanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Le Blanc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Cusumano does no damage. Le Blanc throws a right hand that Cusumano ducks under and follows up with a left that Cusumano also avoids with ease. Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice straight punches there by Le Blanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Blanc. Le Blanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Le Blanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cusumano's hands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cusumano takes one on the button. A left lands for Le Blanc. Le Blanc lands with a right hand. Le Blanc throws a good cross that connects.
Cusumano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Le Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc throws a looping overhand right but Cusumano ducks down to avoid it. Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Blanc dips to his left and cracks Cusumano with an uppercut! Le Blanc with a jab. Cusumano drops his hands momentarily and Le Blanc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A telegraphed right hand from Le Blanc misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Blanc jabbing away but nothing is landing. Le Blanc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap. The fighters circling - Le Blanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Le Blanc connects with a looping right hand.
Le Blanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Le Blanc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Le Blanc lands a nice looking body shot.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Le Blanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Blanc jabs Cusumano right on the nose. Cusumano blinks but takes it well. Le Blanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Le Blanc connects with a single shot there. Le Blanc lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Le Blanc. Stephen Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Le Blanc stuns Cusumano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kyle Le Blanc seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Le Blanc has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Le Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Le Blanc bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head. Le Blanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head. Cusumano slips under a jab from Le Blanc. Le Blanc misses with a double jab.
Cusumano swings for the body but Le Blanc moves out of range.
Le Blanc thuds his right hand into Cusumano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Le Blanc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Le Blanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cusumano. Le Blanc stuns Cusumano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Le Blanc punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Le Blanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Good standup being displayed there by Le Blanc as he connects with a hook. Le Blanc throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Le Blanc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cusumano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cusumano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Le Blanc tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Le Blanc lands with a cross. Cusumano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cusumano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cusumano walks into a straight right hand from Le Blanc. A punch combination from Cusumano misses. Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Le Blanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Le Blanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head. Le Blanc lands a head shot. Le Blanc lands a nice hook to Cusumano's body. Cusumano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Le Blanc. Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Le Blanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Le Blanc scores with a hook to the body. Cusumano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Le Blanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cusumano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Le Blanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano. Le Blanc lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Blanc scores with a jab to the body. Le Blanc lands a slapping body shot.
Le Blanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cusumano on the side of the head. Le Blanc stuns Cusumano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Le Blanc lands with a straight right. Cusumano didn't see that one coming. Le Blanc lands with an overhand left. Le Blanc connects with a nice looking jab.
Le Blanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Le Blanc lands a jab. Le Blanc connects with a single shot there. Le Blanc lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Le Blanc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though. Le Blanc throws a shot to the body.
Le Blanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Le Blanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Le Blanc clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Le Blanc stalks Cusumano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cusumano's face. Cusumano staggers backwards, shaken.
Cusumano is rocked! Cusumano looks to land a combination but Le Blanc avoids it well. Oh Cusumano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cusumano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cusumano takes one on the button. Le Blanc looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range. Le Blanc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Le Blanc connects with a single shot there. Cusumano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Le Blanc lands with an overhand left. Le Blanc connects with a jab. Le Blanc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head. Le Blanc tries to clinch up. Cusumano throws a series of punches but Le Blanc avoids them all with ease. Le Blanc throws an overhand right that lands on Cusumano's shoulder, as Cusumano tries to avoid the shot. Le Blanc works the jab nicely. Le Blanc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cusumano's hands. Le Blanc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Le Blanc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Blanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Le Blanc lands with a nice body punch. Le Blanc lands a body shot.
Le Blanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cusumano seems to have got his legs back now. Le Blanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Le Blanc lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc connects with a body shot. Le Blanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice uppercut lands for Le Blanc. That snapped Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one. Cusumano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Blanc to score with a decent uppercut. Le Blanc throws a head kick that misses. Le Blanc throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily. Le Blanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nice body punch from Le Blanc. Le Blanc looks to land a left hand but Cusumano moved out of range nicely. Le Blanc scores with a jab to the jaw. Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cusumano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Cusumano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Le Blanc lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cusumano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cusumano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Le Blanc punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch. Le Blanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cusumano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Le Blanc connects with a single shot there. Le Blanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cusumano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice straight punches there by Le Blanc. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Blanc. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cusumano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Cusumano throws a combination that misses and Le Blanc counters with a one-two to the body. Le Blanc getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Le Blanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cusumano. Le Blanc lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head. Good standup being displayed there by Le Blanc as he connects with a hook. Le Blanc throws out a powerful jab. Le Blanc lands a head shot. Le Blanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Le Blanc moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off. Le Blanc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Blanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Le Blanc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Le Blanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cusumano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cusumano walks into a straight right hand from Le Blanc. Le Blanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Cusumano misses with a looping right. Le Blanc works the jab nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc really dominated that round. That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Le Blanc jabs at Cusumano's body. Cusumano defending well as Le Blanc loads up on a big left hand. Cusumano defending well as Le Blanc loads up on a big left hand. Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Blanc moves away. Le Blanc looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range. Cusumano misses with a straight right. Cusumano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Le Blanc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cusumano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Le Blanc throws an overhand right that lands on Cusumano's shoulder, as Cusumano tries to avoid the shot. Cusumano looks to land a combination but Le Blanc avoids it well. Le Blanc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Le Blanc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cusumano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Le Blanc is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cusumano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Le Blanc to score with a decent uppercut. Le Blanc throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range. Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Le Blanc there. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cusumano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Le Blanc takes the fight into the clinch. Cusumano has Le Blanc pressed against the cage, preventing Le Blanc from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Le Blanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Le Blanc fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Le Blanc dips to his left and cracks Cusumano with an uppercut! Cusumano takes one on the button. Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Blanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Cusumano off the cage and back into rage. Cusumano throws a series of punches but Le Blanc avoids them all with ease. Nice uppercut lands for Le Blanc. That snapped Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc scores with a jab. Le Blanc throws an overhand right that lands on Cusumano's shoulder, as Cusumano tries to avoid the shot. Le Blanc lands a nice looking body shot.
Le Blanc lands a lovely overhand right. Le Blanc scores with a jab. Le Blanc looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range. Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Blanc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cusumano. Cusumano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc jabs Cusumano right on the nose. Cusumano blinks but takes it well. Le Blanc moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice uppercut there from Le Blanc. Cusumano moves away from the strike by Le Blanc. Le Blanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cusumano throws a right and a left that Le Blanc avoids nicely. Le Blanc scores with a jab. Cusumano acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Cusumano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Cusumano misses with the combination.
Le Blanc with a hook. Le Blanc scores with a jab. Le Blanc stuns Cusumano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cusumano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Le Blanc. Le Blanc throws a lazy right hand but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Le Blanc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Le Blanc. Cusumano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le Blanc, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc loads up on a big right hand but Cusumano slips the punch. Cusumano throws a right hand that Le Blanc ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Blanc also avoids with ease. Le Blanc lands with a right hand. Le Blanc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Le Blanc digs a good body shot into Cusumano's ribs. Cusumano looks to land a right hand but Le Blanc moved out of range. Le Blanc lands with a right hand. Le Blanc works Cusumano's body with a nice hook. Le Blanc lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Le Blanc lands an overhand right. Le Blanc connects with a right hand. Cusumano shakes it off. Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fight stays on the outside here - Le Blanc looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Le Blanc jabs at Cusumano's body. Cusumano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target. Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Blanc. Le Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Le Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Cusumano's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Le Blanc. Le Blanc dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Le Blanc tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot. Le Blanc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Blanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Le Blanc throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it. Le Blanc throws a series of punches but Cusumano avoids them all with ease. Le Blanc with a jab. Cusumano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Le Blanc connects with a crisp jab. Cusumano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cusumano there as he acknowledges the shot. Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cusumano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Le Blanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Le Blanc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cusumano moves away from the strike by Le Blanc. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc dominated that fourth round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Le Blanc.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Le Blanc misses with a straight right. Cusumano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Le Blanc moves out of range. Le Blanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jab from Le Blanc. Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Blanc. Le Blanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Le Blanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Le Blanc with a series of wild strikes but Le Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Le Blanc lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Blanc misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Le Blanc avoids it well. Donk. Le Blanc catches Cusumano right on the button with a cross. Cusumano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Le Blanc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Le Blanc cracks Cusumano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Le Blanc lands with an overhand left. Le Blanc scores with a jab to the head.
Cusumano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Blanc with a body punch. A glancing blow. A punch lands to the side of Cusumano 's head but he takes it in his stride. A kick lands to the mid section there for Le Blanc. Le Blanc scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cusumano in his tracks. Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Blanc manages to avoid it. Le Blanc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Le Blanc with a series of wild strikes but Le Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Blanc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Le Blanc punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch. Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Blanc throws out a powerful jab. Le Blanc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Le Blanc lunges at Cusumano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusumano's hand. Le Blanc slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Decent striking displayed by Le Blanc there. Le Blanc throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cusumano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cusumano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Le Blanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Le Blanc lands with a cross. Cusumano slips under a jab. Le Blanc scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A punch lands to the side of Cusumano 's head but he takes it in his stride. Le Blanc dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Le Blanc cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs. Good standup being displayed there by Le Blanc as he connects with a hook. Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Blanc circles away quickly and effectively. Le Blanc lands a head shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut lands for Le Blanc. That snapped Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Le Blanc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Le Blanc throws a good cross that connects.
Le Blanc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cusumano moves forwards but Le Blanc connects with a nice, crisp jab. Le Blanc lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Le Blanc lands a jab to Cusumano's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Le Blanc lands with an overhand left. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Le Blanc, as that shot connected.
Le Blanc lands a jab to the head.
Kyle Le Blanc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Le Blanc comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Le Blanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Le Blanc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Le Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Le Blanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Le Blanc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Le Blanc scores with a hook to the body. Cusumano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cusumano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Le Blanc. Cusumano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Le Blanc lunges at Cusumano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusumano's hand. Le Blanc scores with a jab. Cusumano acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Le Blanc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Le Blanc darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Le Blanc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Blanc loads up on a big right hand but Cusumano slips the punch. Stephen Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Le Blanc. Le Blanc lands a nice shot that snaps Cusumano's head back.
Le Blanc scores with a jab. Le Blanc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Le Blanc. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Le Blanc scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Cusumano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cusumano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cusumano slips a jab from Le Blanc. Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket. Le Blanc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick from Le Blanc.
The fighters circle momentarily. Le Blanc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice jab. Le Blanc connects with a nice looking jab.
Le Blanc misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Le Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Le Blanc scores with a body shot.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Le Blanc ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Le Blanc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Le Blanc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 42:50 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 42:50 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Le Blanc! Kyle Le Blanc is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macho Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Collins's choice of entrance music: Eminerm - Lose Yourself. Macho Steiner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Collins's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Steiner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Collins! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steiner throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely. Collins lands a right hook to the body.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Robert Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Collins digs a good body shot into Steiner's ribs. Steiner leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Steiner. Collins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Collins tries to clinch but Steiner is having none of it. Collins with a nice cross. Steiner dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Steiner slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Collins clinches up with Steiner and pushes him back against the cage. Collins lands a hook to the side of the head. Steiner is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage. Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steiner letting Collins take a breather here. Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Collins working some nice short punches in the clinch. Collins pushes Steiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Collins. Steiner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Collins smiles and moves away.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
Steiner is rocked! Collins connects with a stiff jab that staggers Steiner - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Collins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tooney Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greco comes to the cage accompanied by tooney in action. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tooney Greco! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Douglas! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Douglas cracks Greco with a right hand to the side of the head. Greco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Douglas. Tooney Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Douglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Greco swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Douglas both land. Nice combination. Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Greco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Douglas. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Greco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco. Greco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Douglas staying out of range there. Greco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greco sees it coming and avoids it easily. Greco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas cracks Greco with a right hand to the side of the head. Douglas thuds a left hand into Greco's body. Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greco tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it. Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Douglas lands a head shot. Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greco slips under a jab from Douglas. Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Douglas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Greco moves away from the strike by Douglas. Douglas throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Douglas throws a hook but Greco blocks it. Greco takes one to the side of the head.
Douglas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greco scores with a shot to the body.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Greco slips the punch. Douglas looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range. Jab, jab by Greco - just one landing. Douglas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Greco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Greco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice leg kick lands there from Greco. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Douglas, as that shot connected.
Greco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Greco. Douglas works the jab nicely. Greco scores with a decent looking hook. Greco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Douglas is able to avoid easily. Greco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good standup being displayed there by Greco as he connects with a hook. Greco throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it. Greco walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Greco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas 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. Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Greco - just one landing. Greco punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch. Douglas swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Greco slams his shin into Douglas's torso. Douglas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Greco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greco avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A combination from Douglas does no damage. Greco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas. Douglas lands a nice shot that snaps Greco's head back.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greco circles away quickly and effectively. Greco staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Greco. Douglas misses with a wild body shot. Douglas tries to move into range but Greco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Douglas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greco misses the shot to the body. Greco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range. Greco throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab. Greco just misses with a punch to the body.
Greco misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely. Greco staying out of range there. Douglas lands a lovely overhand right. Greco blocks a jab. Greco pushes Douglas away with a front kick. Greco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning. Douglas looks gassed! Greco cracks Douglas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Douglas misses with a looping right. Greco misses with a body shot.
Douglas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Greco connects with a solid leg kick. Greco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Douglas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range. Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greco jabs at Douglas's body. Greco lands with a kick to the temple. Douglas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Greco does it's job there. Greco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it. Greco moves out of range as Douglas strikes. Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greco in his tracks. A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Greco does a little dance to reset his feet. Greco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Douglas takes one on the button. Douglas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Greco. A chopping leg kick lands by Greco. Greco cracks Douglas with a good jab. Greco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greco. Greco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Greco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Greco misses with a wild body shot. Douglas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Greco. Greco connects with a solid leg kick. Douglas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Greco. Nice body punch from Greco. Greco is looking to land body kicks. Greco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tooney Greco will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Douglas's head. The fighters circling - Greco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Greco misses with a leg kick. Greco lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Douglas throws a hook but Greco blocks it. A solid leg kick lands there for Greco.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Greco lands a nice hook to Douglas's body. Douglas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Greco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A nice leg kick lands there from Greco. Greco throws out a powerful jab. Greco throws a nice outside leg kick. Greco throws a front kick that sends Douglas stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Greco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Greco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though. A good leg kick by Greco. Douglas is breathing heavily. Greco lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Greco. Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Greco punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch. Greco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Greco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greco lands a head shot. Greco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tooney Greco is winning the standup battle so far. Donk. Greco catches Douglas right on the button with a cross. Douglas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greco is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Greco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Douglas's head. Greco lands with a nice body punch. Greco scores with a shot to the body.
Douglas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Greco scores with a nice body kick.
Greco is looking to wear down Douglas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Douglas ducks right into an uppercut from Greco. Greco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Douglas on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Greco scores with a nice head shot. Douglas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Greco jabs at Douglas's body. Greco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Greco. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Douglas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Greco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Douglas. Greco throws a nice outside leg kick. Greco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Greco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Greco lands a jab. Greco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Greco thows a body shot but no joy. A jab from Greco finds it's way through Douglas's defenses. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greco. Douglas shrugs it off though. Greco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Greco lands with a slapping head kick. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Douglas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Greco has got the better of the exchanges. Greco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Greco throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greco.
Greco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Douglas's sensitive parts. Greco jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greco moves away from the strike by Douglas. Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greco with a hook. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Douglas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greco - the referee stops the clock and Douglas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greco. Douglas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Greco misses with a body shot.
Greco thumps Douglas with a low kick. Greco darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Greco scores with a jab to the jaw. Greco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Greco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Douglas on the wrong end of a nice jab. Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Greco had a free shot at his head there. Greco misses with a double jab.
Greco scores with a nice head shot. Douglas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greco misses with a shot to the body letting Douglas counter with a right hand. Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greco moves away. Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Greco. Greco lands a jab to the nose. Douglas looks to land a combination but Greco avoids it well. Douglas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greco to score with a decent uppercut. Douglas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greco scores with a shot to the body.
Douglas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Greco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greco throws a shot to the body.
Greco scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Douglas misses. Greco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglas's head backwards. Greco sizes up Douglas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Douglas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dustin Douglas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
Greco punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch. Good standup being displayed there by Greco as he connects with a hook. Douglas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Greco works Douglas's body with a nice hook. Greco misses with a wild combination.
Greco throws a head kick that Douglas semi-blocks.
Greco digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs. Greco is looking to slow Douglas down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooney Greco dominated that second round. That's time! Greco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by Greco - just one landing. Greco lands a nice looking body shot.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greco circles away quickly and effectively. Greco lands a nice hook to Douglas's body. Douglas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Douglas swinging wildly here.
Greco slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greco, right into the meat.
Greco scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one. Greco misses with the combination.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Greco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greco.
Greco moves away from the strike by Douglas. Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greco throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it. Greco scores with the left hand. Douglas knows he should have avoided that one. Douglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Greco connects with a single shot there. Greco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Douglas if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greco thows a body shot but no joy. Greco punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch. Greco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Greco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though. Douglas moves forwards but Greco connects with a nice, crisp jab. Greco scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Greco misses and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand. Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A cross from Greco lands. Douglas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving. A cross from Greco lands. Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Greco throws a head kick that Douglas semi-blocks.
Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Greco's corner calls for a 1-2. Greco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Greco throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action! Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Douglas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greco. That one must have hurt. Douglas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Douglas takes one to the chin there. Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
Greco connects with a looping right hand.
Greco scores with a body shot.
Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Douglas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Douglas avoids the body shot from Greco.
Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Greco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Greco throws a nice head kick!
Greco getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A nice leg kick lands there from Greco. Greco throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Greco. Greco thuds a left hand into Douglas's body. Greco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greco scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Douglas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Greco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Douglas if he has to take too many more of those.
Greco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Douglas tries to move into range but Greco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Greco cracks Douglas with a right hand to the side of the head. Greco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Greco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around? Good standup being displayed there by Greco as he connects with a hook. Greco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Greco scoring well with a low kick there.
Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Decent striking displayed by Greco there. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Douglas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greco - the referee stops the clock and Douglas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greco. Douglas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Douglas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Greco connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Douglas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greco can pounce on him.
Greco throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off. Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Greco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Greco scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Greco scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Greco. Greco lands a jab to Douglas's midsection. Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jab from Greco. Greco lands with a hook. Douglas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Greco scores with a jab to the jaw. Greco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Douglas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Greco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Greco stuns Douglas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Douglas avoids the body shot from Greco.
Douglas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Greco had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooney Greco clearly takes 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.
Greco scores with a punch to the head. Greco throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Greco lands a high kick!
Greco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning. Greco throws a solid leg kick but Douglas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greco. Greco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Douglas misses with a hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Greco. Greco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Greco pushes Douglas away with a front kick. Greco keeps Douglas at a distance using the push kick. Greco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A jab from Greco finds it's way through Douglas's defenses. Nice body punch from Greco. Greco punishes Douglas's body with a nice straight punch. Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greco lands a jab to the nose. Greco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Douglas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Douglas blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Douglas misses with a wild body shot. Greco scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Greco scoring well with a low kick there.
Greco connects with a body shot. Greco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Greco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab. Greco with a body punch. A glancing blow. Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving. Greco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greco.
Greco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greco.
Greco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away. Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greco connects with a nice looking jab.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Douglas's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greco scores with a nice strike. Douglas takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Greco does a little dance to reset his feet. Greco lands a slapping body shot.
Greco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Greco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Greco lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Douglas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Douglas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Greco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Douglas throws an overhand right that lands on Greco's shoulder, as Greco tries to avoid the shot. Greco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Greco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Douglas's hands. Douglas looks to land a right hand but Greco moved out of range. Greco swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Greco lands with a nice body punch. Greco cracks Douglas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Greco throws a shot to the body.
Greco scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greco feints and then cracks Douglas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglas down. Greco digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greco scores with a nice head shot. Greco misses the shot to the body. A thudding body kick lands there by Greco!
Greco digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving. Greco lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Greco.
Greco lands a slapping body shot.
Greco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A slapping body kick lands there for Greco. Greco digs a good hook to Douglas's body.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Greco lands with a shot to the body. Greco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greco lands with a nice body punch. Greco throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease. Greco throws a half hearted mid kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Douglas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greco - the referee stops the clock and Douglas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greco. Douglas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Greco lands with a slapping head kick. Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greco lands a jab to Douglas's midsection. Greco connects with a body shot. Greco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Greco lands with a good body shot. Greco throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease. Greco lands a slapping body shot.
Greco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Douglas. Douglas circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Douglas on the wrong end of a nice hook. Douglas takes one to the chin there. Greco digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs. Greco throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily. The crowd cheers as Greco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Douglas doesn't seem phased though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tooney Greco had his way with Dustin Douglas in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Greco!
Greco scores with a hook to the body. Douglas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Greco finds it's way through Douglas's defenses. Douglas checks a leg kick. Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greco. Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Douglas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Greco moves away from the strike by Douglas. Greco lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Greco misses. Greco slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
Greco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Greco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A cross from Greco lands. Douglas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Douglas misses with a hook. Greco ducked under it nicely. Greco throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas throws a right hand that Greco ducks under and follows up with a left that Greco also avoids with ease. Greco getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Greco slips a jab from Douglas. Greco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well. Greco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greco digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs. Douglas throws out a loose jab but Greco uses good head movement to avoid it. Greco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greco. Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good shot there by Greco. Douglas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greco defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand. Both fighters circling a little - Greco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Douglas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A nice combination there by Greco.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greco. Douglas drops his hands momentarily and Greco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Douglas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Greco. Greco misses with a body shot.
Greco lands a jab to Douglas's midsection. Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dustin Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Douglas has time to react. Douglas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greco cracks a nice hook into Douglas's ribs. Greco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Greco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Douglas in his tracks. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Greco. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Douglas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greco - the referee stops the clock and Douglas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greco. Douglas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Douglas takes one to the chin there. Greco jabs at Douglas's body. Greco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice defenses there by Greco. Douglas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Greco scores with a spinning back kick! Greco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Douglas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Greco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greco lands a nice looking body shot.
Greco thows a body kick. Douglas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas. Greco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Greco.
Greco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A nice leg kick lands there from Greco. A thudding body kick lands there by Greco!
Greco jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greco misses with a kick to the body.
Greco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greco. Greco dips to his left and cracks Douglas with an uppercut! Nice body punch from Greco. Greco scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Greco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Greco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Douglas misses with an uppercut. Greco saw that one coming. Greco lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming. Greco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Douglas momentarily.
Greco lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
Greco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greco thumps Douglas with a low kick. Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greco, right into the meat.
Greco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Greco. Greco jabs at Douglas's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Greco throws a nice inside leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Greco. Greco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Douglas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving. Greco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douglas will feel that in the morning. Greco jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Greco. Greco throws a head kick that Douglas semi-blocks.
Greco thuds a left hand into Douglas's body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Greco - that will leave a mark!
Greco lands with a kick to the temple. Douglas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Greco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Greco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Douglas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight! Tooney Greco showed his dominance in that final round. Well Greco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:41 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tooney Greco! Tooney Greco retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damir Klobucar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian comes to the cage accompanied by That's what it is. The crowd seem to be enjoying Klobucar's choice of entrance music: Kanye West-Stronger. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damir Klobucar! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klobucar shoots in for a takedown but Florian shows good takedown defense. Florian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klobucar did well to prevent Florian getting side control. Florian stalling. Klobucar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Florian pulls his head out easily. Klobucar looking for submissions off his back. Klobucar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Florian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klobucar has managed to free his arm - good work. Florian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klobucar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Klobucar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Florian is working for a kimura but Klobucar is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Florian is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Klobucar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Florian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jacobs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Watts! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Watts gets a takedown into half guard. Watts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though. Watts drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Watts connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple. Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Watts has control of the leg. Watts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jacobs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Watts working Jacobs over with strikes. Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watts is working away from the top position though. Watts sitting and controlling from the half guard. Watts is just content to waste time from the top position. Jacobs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Watts postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it. Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Watts slips an elbow through the middle. Watts throws and elbow that misses. Jacobs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watts's guard. Nice move by Jacobs! Watts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Watts tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Watts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Watts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Watts! Jacobs is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Jacobs is not content to let Watts control the position. Watts working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Watts is putting a hurting on Jacobs here, landing some big shots from side control. Watts lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jacobs down.
Watts throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Watts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Jacobs parries the strikes from Watts easily there. Watts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jacobs to escape.
Watts is working Jacobs over with some ground and pound from side control. Watts grinds an elbow into Jacobs's temple. Watts working the ground and pound from side control. Jacobs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Watts loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jacobs hold on?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jacobs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Watts is landing with strikes from the back. Watts lands a shot to the body.
Jacobs is rocked! Watts is raining down hard shots and and Jacobs has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyrone Watts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coal Hagride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagride comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am Black Torment kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dawson Hopkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Coal Hagride! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Hagride. Hagride gets slowly back to his feet. Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Hagride, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hopkins tests Hagride's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hagride throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hagride off to one side. Dawson Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coal Hagride. Hopkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick. Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet. Hagride doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Hagride misses. Hagride dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Hagride's head and hops out. Coal Hagride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hagride shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hagride gets slowly back to his feet. Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Hagride crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Hagride looks gassed! Hagride swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hagride thinking. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hopkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hopkins drops Hagride with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hagride looks back up at him and smiles so Hopkins waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hagride is rocked! Hagride tries to get into range but Hopkins steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hagride! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hopkins scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dawson Hopkins!
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